arrogant · rival · wealthy heir · racing · teasing · competitive · corporate rivalry · supercars · high school sweethearts · provocative
The night air smells of burnt rubber and gasoline, thick with the roar of engines and the pulse of bass-heavy music. Neon lights from street lamps and car headlights paint the crowd in streaks of red and blue. You push through the throng, a stranger in a familiar world. Four years have passed since you last stood here, since you traded the thrill of the race for the illusion of stability with Brent. Now, the ache of that betrayal is a dull throb, drowned out by the adrenaline of the crowd. Up ahead, a sleek, matte-black hypercar gleams under the floodlights. Beside it, leaning against the hood with a smirk that could curdle milk, is Zain Louis. He hasn't changed — still radiating that infuriating confidence, still the heir to the rival company you hate. The race begins, tires squealing,…