WorldNovelChapter 253: Before Colton could react, Allison had already turned her back and walked away.
Under the dazzling flash of cameras, Allison took her place at the top, her victory sealed with a gleaming medal draped around her neck.
The applause was deafening.
Ms.
Clarke is a true prodigy, achieving so much at such a young age! Who wouldve thought wed see a professional- caliber racer emerge here today? Look at the guy next to her Travis, right? Hes still wearing a mask, even during the ceremony.
Whats his story? This race was something else.
Those two competitors who got disqualified went way too far.
I heard the judges not only expelled them but also called the cops.
The prize money was huge, but to stoop so low and almost get someone killed? Thats shameful! They deserved everything they got.
Colton remained frozen, his eyes locked on Allison as she stood in the winners circle.
She had carried herself with poise from the beginning, her cool composure never faltering, even now with the slight frown she wore.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe way she held herself, elegant and self-assured, left no trace of the meek woman she had once been.
He was a storm of emotions, unable to digest the fact that Allison had completely beaten him.
From behind, Melany wrapped her arms around him, her voice soft but laced with worry.
Colton... Did we lose to Allison? Though the words seemed like a question, there was subtle blbeneath the surface blaimed squarely at the chaotic incidents during the race.
I was terrified.
I cant even imagine what I wouldve done if something had happened to you.
It was those cheating racers, connected to Allison somehow, that messed up your performance.
She let out a long, tic sigh.
To me, youre still the best.
If the race had been fair, theres no way Allison couldve beaten you.
The insinuation in her voice was as clear as day: something shady must have happened.
How else could such an incident have unfolded during the race? And who but Allison could have been behind it? Yet, deep down, a shadow of resentment clouded Melanys heart.
She had never imagined that Allison could be so skilled at short-track speed skating, almost on par with professionals.
The very idea seemed unreal! But the loss of the race meant theyd forfeit their claim to the precious heirloom. Colton, on the other hand, remained unusually quiet.
Yeah.
Maybe.
Now that the dust had settled in his mind, the reality was impossible to deny.
Even if the race were run again, Allison would still have outpaced him.
Because truth be told, everyone had faced the speril in that critical moment, but Allison had surged ahead with raw, unyielding power.
Her speed was unrelenting, her movements precise, and her endurance far beyond his own.
It was as if she had been trained for this.
No doubt about it Allison had undergone professional training.
And those skills, honed and sharpened, were unmistakably those of an athlete.
But the bitter taste of defeat was hard to swallow.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStill... todays race doesnt really count.
I wasnt at my best.
As Colton wrestled with the turmoil in his chest, he noticed Rebecca and Allison approaching.
Suddenly, a staff member appeared, his face serious as he addressed Colton.
Mr.
Stevens, Ms.
Clarke mentioned that you made a bet with her.
If you lost, you would kneel and apologize.
Is that correct? Before Colton could even respond, Rebecca smoothly interjected oh, its true. Plenty of people heard it.
She had long grown tired of Colton and Melanys entitled behavior.
With a clap of her hands, Rebecca signaled to someone nearby, who promptly handed her a megaphone.
Hey, everyone! Gather around! The great Colton Stevens, from the m illustrious Stevens family, lost a bet. And guess what? Hes going to kneel and apologize, just like he promised! .
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