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She slowed her car, and it fell slightly behind Lorene. They were coming up the straightaway toward the checkered flag. This was it. She may never get this chance again. Colby could avenge her brother’s death by ramming into Lorene’s back bumper and sending him into the wall or win this damn thing but she couldn’t do both.

Rodney’s face flashed in front of her.

Team Lockwood held their breath as they watched the action unfold. “She’s slowing down.”Don’t do it.Cyrus was afraid she was going to take Lorene out.

He held his breath. Cyrus had no idea what Colby was going to do. He’d known this was a genuine possibility that she was going to weaponize her car. He knew it the moment he saw the look in her eyes at the restaurant.

It’s now or never.Colby thought.

She released a scream that came deep from within her soul.

*****

Liam’s heart was in his throat. He had no idea what Colby was going to do.

It all happened so fast.

Colby swerved and dropped the pedal as low as it would go. In a split second, her carovertook Lorene Greene’s for the leadand the win. Most importantly, Colby passed on the opportunity for revenge.

Colby chose a future with him.

“Yes!” Markos, whose job it was to remain invisible, yelled out while pumping his fist three times in the air as he joined in celebration.

“She did it,” Brian said as he gripped Liam in a bro handshake.

Exhausted, like he’d been the one behind the wheel, Liam exhaled. “She did it.” He beamed with pride.

Markos allowed everyone to bask in the glory of Colby’s win for a few extra moments before he leaned over and spoke into Liam’s ear. “Mr. Lockwood, it’s time.”

Liam gave him a slight nod.

“Now?” Brian asked.

“Now.”

“I’ll be right back.” Brian turned to tell a bewildered Lila.

“Where are y’all going? We have to go meet Colby in the winner’s circle.”

“Brian.” Liam’s jaw was set. “I’ve got this. You and Lila go meet Colby. I’ll be along in a few minutes. I have some business to handle."

“Liam.” Brian touched his brother’s arm as he turned to leave. “This is on me. I should be the one to go.”

“This goes beyond what’s happening in this room. The Luccesses started this, but the Lockwoods are going to finish it.” There was an unspoken conversation happening between them. Against his better judgment, Brian relented. “Make sure you’re back to celebrate with your girl.”

Liam smiled. “Wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Steadfast, and on a mission, Liam walked out of the room. He was flanked by several men Lila hadn’t noticed were even around. Something was up. She wasn’t stupid. “Where is he going?”

“He already told you. To handle some business,” Brian said casually as he lifted a shoulder.

Her eyes narrowed. “Right now? After Colby just won this thing? Nuh-uh. I don’t believe you. If whatever he is up to effects Colby, then you need to start explaining right now.”

Brian took Lila by the hand and pulled her out into the hallway. “The Luccesses have been behind a lot of shit when it comes to my family. You and I were just a pawn in a game that started long before us. Liam is going to end it.”

“Oh, my god.” Lila put her hand up to her throat. “The Luccesses? They are dangerous. How? How does he plan to do that? He could get hurt.”

“He could,” Brian said calmly. “But my guess is he’ll be fine.”

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