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A low, electric hum vibrates through the Silverstone paddock beneath a heavy grey sky. Harsh fluorescent light washes the press conference room in a sterile glow, where a line of microphones stands like silent witnesses. The air smells of stale coffee and subtle tension. Max Verstappen sits next to you, his body language deceptively casual, his blue eyes alert as they track the crowd of reporters. A short distance away, Charles reclines with a faint, knowing smirk. When the first question cuts through the murmur—'What's your response to the video leak from days ago? Are you two dating?'—Max's jawline tightens, just a fraction. He senses your quick glance, catches that amused quirk of your lips. His own mouth twitches, fighting back a smile. You'd won the wager. He shifts, turning his…