Chapter 214
Before Cyrus could finish speaking, Lesley interrupted, “I hate Fisher Corp. None of my companies will ever work with them!”
Cyrus frowned in confusion. “Do you have some kind of misunderstanding about Fisher Corp?”
He glanced at Elara and suddenly seemed to realize something. Turning back to Lesley, he asked, “Did Ms. Jones say something to you? Something bad about us?
“Mr. Lupone, please don’t misunderstand. Ms. Jones knows nothing about Fisher Corp, and she has a terrible relationship with my boss, Mr. Fisher has always hoped to bare you with a generous offer to coach Ms. Niamh in racing. Please reconsider…”
“Not interested.” Lesley’s expression grew wary as she watched Cyrus. She pressed closer to Elara, resting her chin on Elara’s shoulder. “I only serve Luna.”
“Lesley, why would you turn down such easy money?” A middle–aged man approached. It was Vincent Frazier, one of Moonchaser Racing Club’s engineers.
Lesley’s face darkened. “Harvey Fisher expects you all to train a non–professional racer for a world–class event. Don’t you think that’s embarrassing?”
Vincent spread his hands in a casual shrug. “It’s just an exhibition race.”
Piecing together the conversation between Cyrus and Lesley, Elara quickly grasped the full picture. “Niamh is entering the International Racing Championship?”
Cyrus proudly said to Elara, “Fisher Corp is one of the sponsors for the International Racing Championship for the Capitol Circuit. Ms. Niamh will be competing in the exhibition race as a driver.”
With a smug tone, he continued, “Mr. Fisher spared no expense in recruiting Moonchaser Racing Club’s top engineers and mechanics to ensure she performs well.”
Cyrus chuckled and said, “Ms. Jones, you might not be aware of this, but Mr. Lupone is your friend, isn’t he? He once assisted the top female racer, Luna, and he is an outstanding co–driver. Mr. Fisher is offering him a high salary to join us. Please don’t stand in the way of his success”
“Putting lipstick on a pig doesn’t make it a queen.” Elara’s remark wiped the smug grin off Cyrus‘ face in an
instant.
Lesley turned to Vincent and said sharply, “An amateur racer taking up a slot in the exhibition r professional driver–who actually deserves the spot–has been robbed of their opportunity!
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entire racing community is already outraged at Fisher Corp’s CEO for forcing an inqualified racer into the event. And you? You’re going to be part of that embarrassment. You’ll be a laughingstock!”
Vincent’s voice rang with conviction. “If we can help Ms. Niamh place in the top three, the entire racing world will recognize our true capabilities! Lesley, we’ve lived in Luna’s shadow for five years!
“Luna retired five years ago. Moonchaser Racing Club disbanded five years ago. And yet, industry peers and sponsors still call us Luna’s team! We’ve been nothing more than her footnotes!
“But I will prove to everyone that it was us–the elite engineers and mechanics–who created Eucon’s number one female racer, Luna!”
A glint of mockery flickered in Theodore’s sharp eyes, while Lesley’s breath came unsteady. She was never good at arguing, but Vincent’s words made her so furious that her face flushed red.
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Just as she was about to speak, Elara took her hand. Her palm was warm, and that warmth settled the raging fire in Lesley’s mind, grounding her with an unexpected calm.
Looking straight at Vincent and Cyrus, Elara declared, “On the day of the opening ceremony, Luna will also be competing in the exhibition race. I’m sure she’ll be looking forward to facing you on the track.”
