Mommy's Precious Boy Became the Cursed Child in a Coffin Novel

Chapter 9 Because of my vindication , the truth about River and Lily swapping my airbag for balloons couldn't be hidden anymore . The news broke , and the racing world exploded . River became a global pariah . He was expelled from his team . All his racing credentials were permanently revoked . The racing association issued a statement : " Effective immediately , River is barred from any involvement in racing mechanics . All his patents are frozen . " His company , team , and technical shares were all investigated and frozen by international authorities .

He was even questioned by Interpol for injuring a competitor and suspected involvement with banned substances . Overnight , River was utterly disgraced . His hands - once hailed as those of a " genius engineer " -were broken by furious fans . Online , the condemnation was relentless : " Psycho who swapped out an airbag and almost killed someone ! " " Disgusting man ! He used his own fiancée for clout ! " " The most shameful traitor in racing history ! " Everywhere he went , people threw garbage at him . From " global genius engineer " to " rat in the gutter , " River's fall took three days .

But what truly broke him wasn't the punishment . It was- My indifference . I reached new heights on the racing circuit . Dante founded the " Phoenix " team for me . He said the name symbolized my rebirth . For the first time , I owned my own brand . Reporters crowded around me , microphones thrust forward : " Ms. Gardner , now that you've achieved all this , is there anything you'd like to say to Mr. River ? " I saw him in the crowd - disheveled , but eyes full of desperate hope . I smiled faintly and said : " I already said it . I don't hate him . But I won't forgive him either .

" " There's nothing left between us . " In that moment , River's heart felt like it was being carved out piece by piece . 15.41 His Sabotage Made Me a ' Star ' ? The Legend I Became Left Him in the Dust ! $ 8.9 % Chapter 9 He tried to push through the crowd , but Dante's security grabbed him and threw him out . Dante gently stroked my hair , whispering " Anything you don't like , I won't let near you . " But somehow , River found a way into the track's lounge area , " Winnie , can we talk ? " I looked up at him , utterly indifferent , " Dante's security doesn't appreciate trespassers .

" " I'm not here to cause trouble , I just want ... " He paused , visibly tense ; " I want to apologize . Winnie , I can't live without you . " " Apologize ? " My voice was cold . " River , do you think ' sorry ' brings the dead back to life ? " His body shook violently . He stared at me in horror . " I almost died in that car . " " You know what ? When I crashed on that track , I heard you laughing . " " You and Lily , laughing together . I'll never forget that sound . " His body crumpled , nearly breaking : " Winnie , I know I was wrong . I ...

" " I just want you to give me one more chance . We can start over ... " " Winnie . " Before I could respond , Dante's voice came from behind me - calm and powerful . He stepped forward , pulling me into his arms , staring coldly at River . I placed my hand on Dante's solid chest , soothing his jealousy , then said flatly to River : " River , the old Winnie Gardner died a long time ago . You destroyed her . Remember ? " " You destroyed my body . My trust . I fought like hell to be reborn from the shadow of your ' prank . ' Why would I need you now ? " River's lips trembled .

He tried to speak , but Dante's cold voice cut him off : " Mr. River , Winnie doesn't need your repentance . And you don't deserve to be in her presence . " " You should be thinking about how to pay for what you've done . " With that , Dante gently guided me away . 15:41 His Sabotage Made Me a ' Star ' ? The Legend 1 Became Left Him in the Dust ! 92.6 % Chapter 9 We walked side by side , our shadows stretching long under the lights . River was left standing alone , eventually swallowed by the swarm of reporters ... Not long after , I won another championship trophy .

On the podium , as Dante draped the champion's cape over my shoulders , he proposed . One month later , he prepared an extravagant , once - in - a - lifetime wedding for me . He said , Winnie , I will love you forever . Tears filled my eyes as I kissed him deeply . Meanwhile , River lost his mind . He cobbled together an old race car and drove it lap after lap on an abandoned track . When the car shattered and the engine exploded , he laughed desperately inside the wreckage : " Winnie , I tried to catch up to you . " " But it seems ... " Austen