Chapter 498: Rosie jumped in before things got worse, helping Vivian to her feet. "Don't be an idiot. She's flattened whole gangs without breaking a sweat. Just leave now." Vivian, well aware of Brenna's fearsreputation, bit back her pride and backed down reluctantly, leaving.
Isabella, however, wasn't done poking the bear. She didn't dare cross the invisible line into outright aggression, but her words were knives wrapped in silk. “So quick to throw punches, aren't you? Always the first to lose your cool. It's fortunate the Barretts kicked you out. Otherwise, they might face a lot of trouble because of you." The promise of Jade's generous rewards still echoed sweetly in Isabella's mind; a lucrative business deal dangled before her, if only she could rattle Brenna's cage enough to throw her off her gbefore the race.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe continued, "With that temper of yours, it's no wonder you're friendless. Is this the renowned civility of a member of the Harper family?" Noticing Brenna's intense focus on the tablet, Isabella slipped into the seat Rosie had just vacated. A quick glance revealed a wealth of racecourse analytics.
She snatched the device from Brenna's grasp. "I am talking to you. Are you even listening to me?" She believed disrupting Brenna's meticulous preparations could lead to disastrous mistakes on the track, a service Jade would undoubtedly appreciate. Brenna's icy glare met Isabella's as she reached for her tablet. Isabella quickly switched the tablet to her other hand, not letting Brenna get it. Brenna's fingers clamped around Isabella's wrist like a steel trap.
Pain shot through Isabella, and tears welled up in her eyes from the vise-like grip, yet she stubbornly held onto the tablet.
"Give it back to me!" Brenna said coldly.
Isabella was convinced that the searing pain broke her wrist.
With a whimper, she returned the tablet to Brenna. "You monster! You've broken my bones!" I@te$t ¢H@tər$ in ğAtnøvelsShe cradled her wrist, tears sparkling on her cheeks as she felt she couldn't lift her hand.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIsabella had caught a glimpse of the tablet's contents-detailed racecourse analytics that showcased Brenna's deep grasp of rally mechanics. So, Brenna knew a lot about racing; she had just kept quiet about it.
Doubt gnawed at Isabella's insides. Was Brenna merely Ethan's pampered companion or a legitimate contender? She believed Brenna was the former. Brenna was already exceptional in a lot of areas; she couldn't possibly also know how to race. It just seemed impossible. Racing required specialized skills, not something anyone could simply pick up.
"Keep up the act," Isabella sneered at Brenna. "We'll see how you handle it when you lose control of your car.”
She believed Brenna was just putting on an act. "I don't believe you know how to face."
Seeing the participant list on the She grand display board, Isabella said, "Youn nis missing." She grinned. "You din didn't even sign up for the race. Why are you still putting on an act?"