Chapter 22
The Banks Family had built their business over centuries, unmatched in connections and resources across various belds in Macon
The Salazar Group had never
never crossed s
swords with them, yet now they were the first to disrupt the balance…
Trina was genuinely afraid that Fred might suffer. With concern, she picked up the phone and diated Fred’s numberi
After hearing her words. Fred laughed heartily. “I just played a line trick. Cyril is so arrogant, these minor tactics won’t faze him. Don’t worry too nwich.”
“I just don’t want you to make enemies for my sake. Besides, things between him and me are already.
“Trina, even though it’s in the past with him, the suffering endured shouldn’t be in vain. You might not care, but those who care. it shde.” Fred said earnestly.
won’t let
He added. “I believe your family thinks the same. So, there’s no need for you to worry about these things, just focus on taking care of yourself and the baby, alright
Trina was touched but knew she couldn’t stop him. She could only cas
caution, “Be careful with everything”
Fred thought she was overly anxious and changed the subject. “By the way, we haven’t gone out for fun recently. There’s a car race tonight. Fancy joining me
“A car race!” Trina paused, momentarily blank, then laughed. “Since when did you get interested in that?”
“Well, if racing didn’t run the family into ruin, how would it match our heritage, right?” Fred joked.
Trina burst into laughter and agreed to go after the dinner.
That night, the open space on the outskirts of Macron was packed with excited people
The sound system blared with intense music, the bass shaking the ground.
By the time Trina and Fred arrived, many wealthy heirs were already drinking
Due to the loud music. Fred had to stretch his neck and shout in Trina’s ear, “Is it too noisy? If you’re not used to it, we can leave
er first time seeing an
Trina seemed accustomed to such atmospheres, shouting back, “It’s fine. I’m also here to see the world.” After all, this was her
amateur car race.
“Then just watch, don’t drink,” shouted Fred
A
soon as he finished saying that, someone came over to greet him. “Mr. Salazar, long time no see. When did you
”
Mr. Mendes, been a while. Just got back not long ago. Planning in race tonight?” asked Fred
return?”
“Of course,” Melvin Mendes said, glancing at Trina beside Fred and teasing. “Oh, who’s this beautiful lady you’ve brought? With such company, you probably wont be racing tonight, will you?”
Fred’s expression darkened slightly as he stated seriously. “This is my friend, not just some lady. Indeed, I won’t be racing. Sorry to disappoint you.”
Melvin didn’t take his tone to heart and simply remarked, “Eht I heard Cyril Banks will be here tonight too”
Fred’s response was cool as if it was of no consequence, “Oh, what a small world.” But the loud music drowned out his voice.
After a lively song ended, a soothing piece followed, allowing Trina to feel her temporanly deafened ears finally recover.
Once the music quieted, the whispers around became noticeable.
A girl with an aggerated hairstyle c
le commented, “Nowadays, whether i
professional or amateur racing, it’s all boring without the real experts. It’s just a bunch of show–off making noise every day.”
Another added, “When there are no experts around, these amateurs can play the role of experts. I wouldn’t have come to this fuss if I hadn’t heard Cyn was going to be here,”
The girl with the exaggerated hairstyle scoffed, “Cyril has been roasted by netizens recently, and you’re still following him!”
“So what? Despite wronging his ex–wife, he’s devoted to the ones he loves. Besides, he’s rich and handsome–isn’t that enough!”
