Chapter 244 Confidential
Hayley’s POV:
Pharis Thomas explained, “The list above is just a draft of invited participants; not all of them will actually show up.”
“Benjamin has some recognition in the racing world, so it’s completely normal to invite him. What’s the matter? Don’t you want to race with him?”
Well, that’s not the issue. My concern was that Benjamin might recognize me, and then I would have to explain myself. On top of that, Hera reacted intensely whenever she was near him. I’m worried that his presence at the event will affect my performance on the track.
“Is it possible to get a confirmed list of participants?” I asked.
Thomas responded, “That’s still uncertain. We’ll only know for sure when we get to the race. But considering how busy Benjamin is with managing the company and the pack, he probably won’t have the time to attend this kind of event.”
That made sense. As long as I don’t run into Benjamin at the race, I think I can give it a try. It would be a good opportunity to raise some funds for the kids at the orphanage.
“Alright, have me reply to the organizers and tell them I’m confirmed to race. But keep it quiet,” I instructed him.
“Got it, Alpha. You can trust me; I’ll handle it,” Thomas assured me.
Despite Thomas being discreet, news about Sara entering the race quickly spread. It wasn’t clear whether it was to boost the event’s popularity or just to create a buzz. Either way, once the news of Sara joining the competition leaked, it stirred up quite a commotion in the racing world. Racers who had been sitting on the fence all decided to enter. After all, it was a rare chance to race alongside the internationally famous Sara, and they didn’t want to miss it.
Benjamin’s POV:
I was in my study handling management files for the pack when Henry suddenly burst into the room and exclaimed excitedly, “Ben, I’ve got the latest scoop! Sara is joining the national racing event!”
My heart jolted in shock, and I froze, my hand stopping mid-motion. I looked at Henry, asking again in disbelief, “What did you say? Sara is racing in this event?”
Henry nodded eagerly and said, “I just received the news, and it’s all over the racing circles.”
I was filled with a rush of joy. Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm my excitement before responding, “Tell the organizers I’ll be joining the race too.”
Henry was thrilled, and he said, “Sure thing, Ben! I’ll send them an email right now. But, Ben… Are you doing this for the race, or is it really about Sara?”
I couldn’t stop the memory from flooding back—the moment when Sara glanced back at me three years ago during an international race. That brief glance stayed with me, etched in my mind forever. At that time, I thought, if my wolf couldn’t find his destined mate, I would choose Sara to be mine. But then Sara disappeared for three long years. Now, she was coming back. How could I possibly miss this opportunity?
Noticing my silence, Henry gave me a knowing look. “I get it now. You’re going because of Sara, right?”
“Honestly, I don’t know what it is about Sara that makes you so obsessed. Three years, Ben. She’s been on your mind all this time.”
“But Ben, you’re a bit strange yourself. Why do you always fall for these mysterious, reclusive people? Like that singer you like, Harmony—so enigmatic.”
“And this Sara, even though she’s been in so many international races, no one knows anything about her. We’ve even used the pack’s resources to try to dig up some private information, but we’ve found nothing.”
“They’re both oddballs, and yet, you’re drawn to them,” Henry mused.
I wasn’t in the mood to listen to his ramblings. “By the way, can you book me a flight? The sooner, the better.”
Henry pressed his lips together and said, “Got it, Ben. I’ll have Tyrone handle it for you.”
With that, he left the room. I couldn’t hide my excitement any longer. Sara, it’s been a long time. Are you coming back to the racing world? This time, I won’t let you slip away.