novelxo Chapter 31
Chapter 31: Alexander’s Wager
Isabella raised an eyebrow and casually punched Tristan
Beaumont’s shoulder. In her heart,
she considered him a true friend, at
least this guy wasn’t as scheming as the other young masters from prominent families.
“Every time I win, the prize money goes to me. What’s in it for you?”
Tristan smiled magnanimously.
“I’m not short on money. But you, on the other hand… The Sterling knows very well what’s in your buddy’s
heart. Besides, there’s no need for
courtesy between us.
Isabella looked at him, her heart
warming.
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Over the years, the winnings from helping Tristan with his racing. allowed her to smoothly complete
college. Even The Sterling
Corporation’s current predicament was due to Tristan secretly avenging
her.
Although not as powerful as The Windsor, The Beaumont was more.
than capable of dealing with the small Sterling family.
Of course, due to Charlotte and Alexander’s ambiguous relationship, Tristan didn’t dare to take things too far. Otherwise, with his temper, The Sterling wouldn’t still be hanging by a thread.
“Almost everyone’s here. Today, I’ve prepared a new race car for you. You must win it for me.”
Tristan boastfully pointed to the flashy red sports car parked not far
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to the right. He already had dozens of similar cars in his garage.
But for people like them, spending a few million on a sports car was no different than an ordinary person buying a toy.
Isabella got in the car and gripped the steering wheel, feeling it out. Not bad, but still not as high–end as her brother’s car from when she was
seven.
In the distance, a black
Mercedes–Maybach slowly came to a
stop by the roadside.
“Mr. Windsor, the road ahead is blocked. Should I go and clear them
out?”
In the backseat, Alexander’s face was cold as he looked at the noisy group of men and women ahead, his brow furrowing.
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“Turn back.”
Alexander said those chilling words and was about to turn the car around
when suddenly someone knocked on
the window.
Slowly, Alexander lowered the window. Standing outside was a man
in a white casual outfit, his arms.
around two eighteen or nineteen–year–old girls.
His tightly knitted brows gradually
relaxed. In Riverdale, aside from hist
own family, no one dared to knock on his car window, except this guy.
“Mr. Alexander, I didn’t expect to see you in a place like this. Don’t tell me
you’re thinking of racing with this car of yours? I must say, that would be quite unfair.”
Ethan Summers‘ tone was as flippant as ever. He was a red–hot movie star
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and Alexander’s childhood friend.
Alexander gave a cold smile. “I’m not as bored as you.”
Ethan raised his eyebrows and pushed the two women in his arms. forward.
“See any you like? Take your pick.”
Alexander’s face instantly darkened.
“You think I’m like you, surrounded by women day in and day out? Aren’t you afraid of catching something?”
“And that’s why you’re such a dull man. This is what enjoyment is all about, don’t you get it? You see those cars? Care to make a wager? I heard Tristan brought in a helper today,
seems to be a woman too.”
Alexander glanced over indifferently, leaving a faint remark: “Not
interested.”
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Ascot Group had its own professional racing team that consistently won international competitions. Naturally, he had no interest in these amateur races.
Ethan persisted. It wasn’t often he ran into Alexander here, how could he pass up the chance to fleece him?
“I hear your company is preparing for a new film. Let’s bet on that. If
you win, I’ll star in it for free. But if you lose, you double my fee!”
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