Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate: Chapter 253 – Meet Her Again

Benjamin’s POV:

I heard Sara was here, and the moment I walked in, my eyes couldn’t stop searching for her. After scanning the room, I finally spotted her, and I couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement. Without thinking, I made my way over to her.

“All contestants, please come forward for the draw,” a staff member called out. At the sound of the announcement, I stopped, but I couldn’t be bothered. I pushed forward without hesitation toward Sara. The figure before me and the image in my mind seemed to merge.

“Senior, hello,” I greeted her eagerly. She lowered the brim of her hat and simply nodded without speaking. It was a brief response, but it made my heart race even more. I was beyond excited. I entered this competition because I knew Sara would be there. At first, I had come with only the faintest hope, but now, I met her.

“Senior, which group are you in?” I asked politely, trying to control my excitement. She didn’t answer but made a ‘2’ with her fingers. I smiled slightly and encouraged her, saying, “Good luck. After the race, I’ll come find you.” With that, I turned and walked away in the opposite direction.

Hayley’s POV:

I didn’t expect Benjamin to notice me. I had been worried about his safety, but now, seeing him so confident, I felt much more at ease.

“The first group needs to get ready! You need to enter now,” a staff member announced. Moments later, several contestants walked out. Before long, a row of sleek sports cars was lined up at the starting line. When the five red lights went out, all the supercars roared to life, charging forward like arrows from a bow. The race in this group was intense, with the top three competitors battling for position, never giving an inch.

I watched the scene unfold, squinting my eyes. That familiar, adrenaline-pumping excitement from my…

“Group two, get ready.” I heard the announcement, and without hesitation, I turned around. Instead of heading to my supercar, I walked straight to Benjamin. I told him directly, “You drive my car, and I’ll drive yours.”

Benjamin looked surprised, but since I was his idol, he trusted me completely. Without asking questions, he obediently walked toward my car. I climbed into his car, started the engine, accelerated, and tested the brakes. Everything was working perfectly, and the car performed exceptionally well. When I hit the accelerator, the car shot forward in an instant, heading toward the starting line.

On Track 4, as I made my appearance, the fans went wild. Their screams grew louder with each passing second. I hadn’t expected that after disappearing for years, I still had so many fans.

“Wow! It’s Sara! She’s here! I can’t believe it!”

“I never thought I’d see Sara return in my lifetime. This is a huge moment for the racing world.”

“This just got interesting. Quick, start a live stream and show everyone this amazing moment!”

In the stands, people pulled out their phones to start broadcasting the event, and most of the cameras were aimed at me. I gripped the steering wheel tightly, my focus fixed solely on the finish line. Once the car was moving, all other thoughts vanished. There was only one direction – forward, toward the finish.

Before long, I had moved up into the top three, with Benjamin still ahead of me. This was just the group stage; as long as I finished in the top three, I would make it to the finals, so I wasn’t pushing too hard. I drove calmly, listening to the sound of the engine, relieved that everything seemed to be going smoothly. The tension I had been holding onto slowly lifted.

As I crossed the finish line, the crowd went wild. I took first place, and Benjamin came in second right behind me. Sitting in the car, I couldn’t help but furrow my brow. I quickly got out and saw the mechanics waiting nearby. I waved them over. “Can you check if there’s anything wrong with the car?” My voice was soft, but everyone around me heard and turned to look. The mechanic hurried over to check the car.

“Sara, is something wrong with your car?”

“It’s not broken, right? You’re in first place and headed to the finals – what if something happens to your car?”

The crowd murmured, but I kept my lips tight, saying nothing. I was waiting for the mechanic’s assessment.