Chapter 973 Adding A New Event
Seeing Ysabelle’s expression, Sophie couldn’t help but laugh.
“All right, how about this? When we return. I’ll take off this outfit and give it to you,” Sophie promised. She was aware of the material and knew that Tristan had taken great care in preparing everything.
“Can’t I have a new one? I won’t fit into yours!” Sophie was very slender, and the outfit fit her perfectly. Thus, Ysabelle, being slightly plumper than Sophie, might not find the same flattering fit in the outfit.
“This material is unique and exclusively tailored for me. There’s only one piece, and it’s not available for anyone else.” It wasn’t that Tristan was being stingy, it simply wasn’t available anymore.
“Fine!” I brought this situation upon myself. There’s no way I’d be able to fit in the outfit.
“Get in the car. If we don’t leave now, we’ll be late,” Felix urged. It wasn’t appropriate to be late for such an occasion.
As he spoke, he gallantly opened the car door for Ysabelle, and she quickly got in. They didn’t want her to go, yet she stubbornly insisted on tagging along. Thus, she had to be quick before they changed their minds.
Seeing her like that, Felix let out a chuckle.
“I know you’re eager to tag along, but you don’t have to be so anxious as if we’re going to leave you behind, he commented.
Ysabelle nonchalantly brushed her hair, feigning ignorance of Felix’s subtle insinuations.
Felix joined Ysabelle in the car, taking a seat as the driver started the engine, and they began their journey.
Ever since they got there, Ysabelle hadn’t ventured outside at all. On their first day, she had seen many homeless people, and the sight of longing eyes from impoverished children had left her feeling disheartened.
In more peaceful countries, certain things were readily available to children, but in Fandar, they could only yearn for such luxuries.
The children longed for peace and the chance to go to school. Unfortunately, the greed of certain individuals denied them these basic rights, keeping them trapped in a cycle of deprivation.
“They’re so pitiful, Felix,”
Ysabelle hugged the man’s arm.
“Yes, they truly are.” These children are still growing, yet they can’t even have a proper meal, and they’re all so emaciated.
“Lwant to help them, but I don’t know how.”
Ysabelle was a kind-hearted girl, and she had always been involved in charity work. However, she found herself uncertain of how to make a difference in Fandar. With a subtle gesture, she discreetly took a photo- with her phone.
“We can discuss it when we come back. Perhaps some of Northley Group’s charitable funds can be directed toward supporting these children,” Felix suggested. He was willing to try anything Ysabelle wanted to do.
As a singer and a public figure, Ysabelle wanted to utilize her resources to bring about positive change. “Yeah. Once I’m back, I’d like to do something about this,” she said, her tone laced with determination.
Not long after, they arrived at the venue for the competition. As soon as they stepped foot into the venue, they could hear the murmurs and discussions among the influential figures who had already gathered
“Lily has really crossed the line! It’s clear to everyone that she’s a renowned racer, but she deliberately kept today’s race a secret. She’s playing dirty!”
“That’s right. Who does she think she is? She’s just a woman, yet she’s trying to snatch our territories right out from under us. We cannot let this slide. It’s time to eliminate her once and for all!”
“Yeah, we’ll see! If we’re not satisfied with today’s results, let’s take her down together. She’s just a woman She has no place interfering in our matters!
“What is happening? What has Lily done to stir up such public outrage?” At that moment, it appeared that even the influential figures present were displeased with her actions,
The sudden addition of a brand-new event caught everyone off guard. “Racing? Can Sophie race?” asked Felix.
Ysabelle shook her head upon recalling that she had never been in a car driven by Sophie.
“I don’t know. Sophie rarely drives, so I don’t think she has experience in racing.”
“That’s not good,” he remarked. Nonetheless, they could only wait until Sophie and the others arrived to make a decision.
Sophie and Tristan arrived a few minutes later than Ysabelle and Felix. As Sophie stepped out of the car, she immediately noticed the worried expressions on Ysabelle’s and Felix’s faces.
“What’s wrong? Did you two have an argument?” Weren’t they just fine a moment ago!
“No, Sophie, Lily added a new event to the competition-racing. She’s a famous racer and has won first place in world championships in the past.”
With the addition of an event that was favorable to Lily, the chances of other people winning were now lower than ever.
Tristan approached and overheard the conversation.
“Sophie, I’ve never even seen you drive. Are you able to participate in the race?” Ysabelle gazed at Sophie, her worry evident in her eyes. The audacity of Lily’s actions truly disgusted her. “If you can’t do it, let’s just forfeit the competition!”
Sophie beamed at her with a smile so enchanting that it took her breath away.
Sophie then pinched Ysabelle’s cheek and reassured her, “Don’t worry! It’s just a race. I can do it.”
Still, Ysabelle found it hard to believe that someone without a driver’s license could race. “Are you Do you even have a driver’s license?” I doubt even a genius can accomplish such a feat if they have no experience in driving!
Moreover, Sophie owned an international driver’s license.
“Really? Don’t lie to me, Sophie. Racing can be really dangerous. I’ve seen the news where racers ended up in fatal accidents! Let’s just give up, okay?” Ysabelle was still worried.
She had seen a news report before where a talented racer ended up in a fatal accident.
Sophie gently hugged Ysabelle in an attempt to alleviate the latter’s worries.
“The only thing you guys need to do now is trust me. Don’t think about anything else.” As she spoke, she scanned her surroundings, then instructed Bertram, “Bertram, go get me a race car.”
The cars they rode to the venue were not suitable for racing.
Bertram didn’t doubt her abilities, but he couldn’t help but worry as the race tracks in Fandar were extremely dangerous. “Ms. Tanner, are you sure about this? Racing in Fandar is extremely perilous. Even the smallest misstep can have grave consequences… he expressed.
Many who came to challenge it never returned.
“Go and get a race car. Don’t worry about anything else.”
At that moment, Lily came over with her entourage.
“Ms. Tanner, don’t you have a race car? I have a couple. Feel free to pick whichever one you like if you don’t own a race car,” said Lily gloatingly.
Lily, being a racing enthusiast, had a collection of top-tier race cars in her garage, and offered to lend one to Sophie.
“No, thank you. I’m not used to secondhand goods. What is the gloating about? I’d like to see if she could keep that smug look on her face once the competition begins.
“Mr. Tristan, I genuinely mean well. I added this event all of a sudden, and I’m sure you guys aren’t prepared for it. Truly, I have plenty of spare race cars, so it’s not a problem to lend you one at all.” Lily offered generously. She was determined to assert her dominance over Sophie and make Tristan realize that she, Lily Sanders, was the most suitable woman for him.
“No need. If I can’t even arrange for a race car, what qualifications do I have to compete here?” Tristan ignored the woman and guided Sophie inside to rest. The race was about to begin, and Sophie needed to warm up properly before her performance.
Frustrated by Tristan’s disregard, Lily couldn’t help but feel angry. However, she reminded herself to stay composed and wait for the race to be over. Once it was, she believed Tristan would realize that she would be the woman most befitting of him.
