CHAPTER 68: CHAPTER 68: RACING GODDESS CHLOE LINTON

For Caleb Lockwood, a BMW sports car worth a few million is really no big deal.

Serena Jennings also didn’t mind Caleb Lockwood spending money on Claire.

After all, the pink diamond necklace Caleb gave Claire, one of the ten worldwide limited editions by FY, wasn’t cheaper than this sports car.

Serena’s attention was wholly on Claire, who was on the phone with Caleb Lockwood, and she didn’t notice when Patrick Rhodes appeared beside her.

"Ah, you’re really showing off, getting a BBA!" Patrick Rhodes scoffed at Serena, who had already signed the car purchase contract.

Serena glanced up at Patrick Rhodes.

"Did I spend your money? So obnoxious."

Patrick Rhodes crossed his arms, laughing in anger.

In his impression, Serena was always meek and submissive.

"What, just because you started working you think you’re not a housewife anymore? With what you earn, you might not even afford a BMW’s run-flat tire!"

Serena stood up, not angry but smiling, "Well, at least I’m not a woman who spends someone else’s husband’s money to buy herself a sports car."

Over there, Claire was signing a purchase contract with the shop assistant. Upon hearing Serena’s words, the assistant gave Claire a strange look.

Claire’s once triumphant smile became awkward.

"Serena, you’re too much, it’s you who’s actually the intruder!"

"Patrick Rhodes, you’re also going overboard. Haven’t you sobered up from the last time I splashed wine on you?"

Mentioning the wine incident made Patrick even more furious.

Because of that wine, he was mocked by Zachary Aldrin and his group the whole evening.

The 4S shop had existing stock of the three series, and Serena took home the car on the same day with a temporary license plate.

Sitting in the car, she suddenly noticed a vehicle modification shop not far away.

Tonight, City A’s international racetrack was buzzing with noise.

In the audience seats, Caleb Lockwood sat with Claire and Patrick Rhodes.

Originally, he wasn’t very interested in racing, but Patrick Rhodes loved it, and tonight’s event was something Patrick had planned long ago, inviting him and Claire to watch.

"Brother Lockwood, can’t you change your outfit? That suit is really out of place here."

Criticized by Patrick, Caleb Lockwood furrowed his brows, "I just finished work and came here to accompany you. Be content!"

"Come on, really? You’re here for a romantic time with her, I know it." Patrick waved him off.

"Then why don’t you leave?"

Being retorted by Caleb made Patrick pout, "I paid for tonight’s tickets, can’t you be a bit gentler with me?"

"I’m already gentle enough, haven’t I asked for your opinions?"

"Brother Lockwood..."

Patrick couldn’t help but laugh. Claire smiled blissfully sitting between the two.

The feeling was...

Like being back in high school.

At that time, Caleb Lockwood and Patrick Rhodes often bickered. It was more Caleb bullying Patrick than mutual teasing.

And she, as Caleb’s girlfriend, often sat in between them, amused to laughter.

Back then, Caleb was even more doting on her...

Claire felt...

This is how it should be now.

To her left was Caleb Lockwood, who loved her deeply.

To her right was Patrick Rhodes, who considered everything for her.

And she...

Was their center.

Was the focus.

Was adored by all.

Was the heartthrob.

It seemed nothing had changed.

Claire happily rested her head on Caleb Lockwood’s shoulder.

Compared to before, the only difference...

Was the addition of Serena Jennings.

The PY Cup officially kicked off, with the host animatedly announcing to all the audience present:

"Tonight, the audience is in luck! We have a new contestant joining in. Can you guess what big shot has earned such a special privilege to compete? Who could it be?"

The host raised the microphone.

"Who could it be?"

The atmosphere in the venue was gradually being stirred up by the host.

"Quickly, say who!"

Patrick was overly anxious.

Even Claire was piqued by curiosity.

Only Caleb Lockwood remained unfazed.

Whoever it was didn’t concern him.

"Alright, I’ll give everyone a hint..."

The host retracted the microphone.

"This racer... is a female."

The PY Cup is a personal event, with no restrictions on gender, only focusing on drifting skills and speed.

Thus, the host’s clue was still too broad.

"This female racer... debuted in the racing world at 14 years old and clinched the JS Cup championship on her first try with an astonishing performance..."

With more precise details from the host, Patrick’s expression became more and more shocked.

"No way, really..."

"Three years ago, on DDS track day, she broke the Drift Prince’s highest record with a time of 1 minute 14.887 seconds... That’s right, after three years, our racing goddess Chloe Linton is back!"

The entire venue was in an uproar.

"Oh, oh, oh! Chloe! It’s really Chloe!"

Seeing Patrick so thrilled, Claire was a bit displeased.

She didn’t really like seeing other women in the limelight.

"Just like you... both have ’Chloe’ in their names!"

Caleb Lockwood’s calm voice made Claire’s heart skip a beat.

If there was any part of her life where she was most fortunate...

It was having the surname Chloe.

"Yes, Chloe as a surname or a first name is quite common."

Claire finished speaking only to see Caleb Lockwood shake his head.

"No... Yours is special."

Caleb’s words were tender, akin to a love confession, but Claire didn’t feel sweetness in her heart.

"Tonight, Chloe Linton is making her debut at our City A PY Cup; let’s see what surprises she brings after three years. Let’s stay tuned!"

After introducing Chloe Linton, the host started introducing other competitive contestants.

However, on the audience seats, discussions about Chloe Linton remained prominent.

Patrick couldn’t find a shared racing topic with Caleb Lockwood and Claire, so he started chatting with the nearby car enthusiasts.

"So you definitely came to watch the race tonight, just for Chloe Linton?" Claire asked.

Patrick gestured, "No, I didn’t know she was competing."

"Then why are you so excited?"

"When I started watching racing, she had already retired, but her legend continued to spread. So I really want to see how beautiful she is."

Patrick’s comment made Caleb Lockwood show a hint of disdain, "Shouldn’t you be looking at her racing skills?"

"Ah, right, right." Patrick grinned.

Caleb Lockwood sighed.

The race was about to start, and Claire suddenly noticed that Chloe Linton’s car was exactly the same as the one Serena bought today.

Both being white BMW three-series.

Claire herself doesn’t race but has some knowledge.

For instance, the BMW three-series is rear-wheel drive, and can be modified to participate in drift races.

So, it’s common to see this type of car on a racetrack.

Being identical to Serena’s purchase must be coincidental.

But...

Claire furrowed her brows.

The white BMW three-series of racing goddess Chloe Linton was also a brand-new car.

Since it had a temporary license plate affixed.