Abandoned for His First Love, Returned as Racing Champion

Quincy Coleman was the navigator of the talented racing driver Leonard Barnes, helping him win many racing championships.

They kissed in the empty desert, drank together under the moonlight on the sand dunes, and promised to race across the whole world together.

Later, during a race, Quincy lost her right leg, and her face was badly damaged.

Leonard sold all the racing cars and used all his wealth to propose to her.

On their wedding day, a rich young woman who had admired Leonard for years wore a wedding dress and tried to steal the wedding, but Leonard sent her to a mental hospital.

Even after five years of marriage, Leonard still loved Quincy the same way as before.

He changed careers and studied medicine, bringing her abroad for facial reconstruction surgery.

He also spent huge amounts of money to invite rehabilitation specialists from overseas to create a prosthetic leg for her.

On this day, Quincy finally stood up.

She hurried to find Leonard, yet before reaching his office, she heard Cora Crawford speaking inside.

You care about racing that much. Have you ever regretted giving it up for Quincy?

Cora was Leonards most devoted fan. Before he got married, she stubbornly followed him everywhere. After she tried to steal the wedding and was sent to a psychiatric hospital, she vanished completely.

Quincy could not even think about why they were together. She simply waited for Leonard to deny it.

However, after a moment of silence, Leonard quietly replied, I do regret it. Every day feels like torture.

All the color disappeared from Quincys face. Her body shook nonstop as she leaned against the doorframe to keep herself from collapsing.

The conversation inside the office continued.

Sorry, Leonard If I hadnt touched that road book back then, the accident would never have happened. You wouldnt have been forced to leave the racing world, and you wouldnt need to stay by Quincys side out of guilt, living this kind of life with her.

Every single word pierced Quincys ears. Her entire body turned cold, as if she had been thrown into an ice cave.

Five years ago, after she woke up, Leonard explained that he had been half a second too slow when braking, which caused the race car to fly off the track.

She believed every word he said and even tried to comfort him, asking him not to carry the blame.

Never in her dreams did she expect that Cora had been the real culprit.

Quincys blood boiled with anger. She was just about to rush inside and confront them when Cora spoke again.

Leonard, the RPC race is next month. I already signed you up without asking. This time, I want to be your navigator!

Leonard hesitated only briefly before replying with a smile, Okay.

Quincy could no longer hear the rest of their conversation. The only thing echoing in her mind was something Leonard once told her.

Quincy, from the moment I first saw you, I already knew the co-drivers seat would always belong to you.

It felt as though an invisible hand tightly gripped her heart, squeezing so hard that she could barely breathe. Tears continuously streamed down.

Leonard never noticed Quincy standing outside the door. He excitedly discussed the upcoming race with Cora, the two of them acting intimately like a couple.

Quincy did not remember how she left the place. When she finally realized where she was, she had already arrived back at the villa.

Inside the living room hung a massive wedding portrait. The two of them embraced each other closely, their eyes filled only with one another.

Her heart ached as if it were being sliced apart. She could no longer stand and fell to her knees on the floor, covering her face as bitter tears poured out.

She had once thought that after going through life and death together, they would remain together until they grew old.

But who could have imagined that the marriage she believed was full of happiness had only been Leonards compensation?

The loving life she treasured had apparently been nothing more than pain to him

It felt as though a huge invisible hand gripped her heart tightly, making it hard for her to breathe.

Moments later, Quincy dried her tears and printed a divorce agreement.

If Leonards love had been built on lies and guilt, then she no longer wanted it.

Not long after, Quincy went to find Diana Barnes.

Mom, I want a divorce. Please help me think of a way to get him to sign.

Seeing the divorce agreement already signed by Quincy, Diana looked shocked.

You finally figured things out.

From the start, Diana had never thought highly of this marriage. She never wanted her son to spend his entire life living with guilt.

Now that Quincy wanted a divorce, it was exactly what Diana hoped for.

Okay, Diana replied. Ill make Leonard sign it as soon as I can. But he cares about you so much that he probably wont agree to a divorce. Ill need a proper excuse before I can fool him into signing.

Quincy could not bear waiting any longer.

Please hurry.

After she returned to the villa, she somehow found herself walking toward the basement, almost as though she had been led there by an invisible force.

Seeing the dusty trophies, her eyes quickly turned red.

She thought about the first time they met.

Back then, she had only turned 18, while Leonard was 19.

They got lost in the desert, and the GPS signal disappeared, leaving them trapped in the empty area.

She said his driving was terrible, and he joked that her temper was too much.

As they kept arguing, he suddenly kissed her.

Beneath the starry sky, he cupped her face like it was the most valuable trophy.

Quincy, after we finish RPC, finish Dakar, and drive across the whole world, Ill marry you.

She laughed and hit his shoulder, calling him crazy.

They really were crazy.

One was a gifted racer who won American rally races at only 20 years old, while the other was a navigator who could remember every road on every track even with her eyes shut.

In three years, they won twelve championship trophies and drove across half the world in racing cars.

Until the last race.

Quincy lowered her head and looked at the prosthetic leg on her right side, the titanium alloy joints giving off a cold shine under the lights.

During those five years, Leonard never made her feel that the leg was a burden.

Every day, Leonard helped Quincy with her rehabilitation exercises, told her interesting stories from the hospital, and stayed beside her while they watched recordings of racing competitions.

He said, After you recover, well go watch the RPC race in person.

He said, Even if we cant race anymore, we can still watch others drive.

He said, Quincy, you are more important to me than racing.

But now, every one of those words stabbed into Quincys heart like knives.

Leaning against the wall for support, she slowly crouched down and picked up the trophy from their very first championship.

After brushing away the dust, the engraved words on the base came into view.

[The championship belongs to Leonard. Leonard belongs to Quincy.]

On the day they won that award, Leonard had lifted her into his arms and spun her around, saying she was the only person qualified to sit beside him as his navigator.

He also promised that every trophy he won in this lifetime would belong to her.

It was because Quincy had given up her own racing career just to become Leonards navigator.

After that, they won countless championships, collecting so many trophies that they could barely carry them all.

Later on, they got into a crash on the race track.

Right before the racing car flew off the track, Quincy rushed toward Leonard without thinking and shielded him with her body.

During those five years, she never regretted that choice.

She even felt lucky that she was the one who became disabled.

But the man she nearly gave her life to save regretted leaving racing because of her.

He even lied to her about the person who caused the sudden death.

Tears covered her eyes, and Quincy finally cried out loud.

Then, footsteps sounded from behind her.

Quincy turned back and saw Leonard standing under the faint yellow light, tiredness showing on his face.

When he noticed the trophy in her hand, his face changed a little. Why are you here?

Before she could answer, he spoke again. Quincy, RPC has a race next month. I already signed up.

Quincy stared at him without blinking, suddenly feeling like he was a stranger.

Leonards heart started beating faster as he walked toward her.

He reached out and held her face, just like that night under the stars years ago.

Quincy, I really want to race. Let me go, okay?

The two identical faces overlapped inside her mind.

Quincy felt like a blunt knife was slowly stabbing through her chest, and even breathing made her lungs ache.

She pulled at the corners of her lips and forced out a smile. Okay, then.

Leonards eyes lit up with happiness, his eyes shifting slightly. Your leg still hasnt recovered well, so for this race, I plan to let Cora go with me.

Dont think too much. Theres nothing between her and me. She doesnt chase after me anymore like before, and shes also become a very good navigator...

No misunderstanding. Quincy stopped him. Who you choose as your navigator is your own decision. I only want to ask you one thing. That accident five years ago, was it truly an accident?

Leonard obviously didnt think she would suddenly ask about it. His expression became a little strange before quickly returning to normal.

Sorry, Quincy. It was my bad judgment. I didnt brake at the final braking point. If not, you wouldnt have gone through so much.

Heh. Quincy laughed sarcastically. Leonard, you really should be an actor. Those acting skills of yours...

Before she finished talking, Leonards phone rang. It was Cora calling.

Sounding apologetic, he said, Cora is probably calling to discuss the race. Ill go deal with it first. Well talk again later.

As she watched Leonard quickly walk away, Quincys breathing became heavy, her nails pressing deeply into her palms.

She truly had been stupid for failing to notice that the man beside her had already changed his feelings.

She could handle not being loved, but she couldnt stand lies.

She wanted Leonard and Cora to pay the price for the accident five years ago.

At that thought, Quincy pulled out her phone and called a private detective, asking the other side to look into Cora.

Then she contacted the manager she had turned down again and again before.

Pass the message to your boss. Im agreeing to sign the contract as a racing driver.

Quincy had once been a talented racing driver, only stopping so she could become Leonards navigator.

The manager quickly replied: [Thats amazing, Miss Coleman. Ill inform the boss immediately. Hell surely be very pleased!]

Not long later, a person using the nickname Rocco sent a friend request.

Once Quincy accepted it, the other person introduced himself: [Centaurus investor, Rocco Dixon.]

Quincy became slightly stunned. Rocco, the underground young master feared by everyone in Phoenix?

So, he was the real boss behind Centaurus.

After accepting the request, Quincy went straight to the topic: [I want to enter next months RPC.]

The registration had already ended, but Rocco obviously had his own methods.

Sure enough, the other side quickly sent a reply: [As you wish. Ill arrange a coach and navigator for you as fast as possible.]

[Thank you.] Quincy answered.

That night, Leonard returned home after midnight.

Seeing Quincy still awake, he took a diamond necklace from his pocket. I especially bought this for you. Try it on.

Quincy quietly pushed his hand away. Just leave it there.

Leonard paused for a moment. Are you upset because I chose Cora as my navigator?

Quincy looked straight at him. If I am, will you change your decision?

...Quincy. Leonard sounded helpless. Its only one race. The person I love is you, and thatll never change.

Right, back in the basement, what were you trying to say earlier?

Quincys nose stung, and her throat tightened. It doesnt matter anymore.

Leonard wanted to say something, but held it back. In the end, he stayed silent, stood up, and walked into the bathroom.

Suddenly, the phone Leonard left beside the bed vibrated once.

[Tired today, right? Rest early, oh, see you tomorrow!]

It was Cora.

So, Leonard wasnt working overtime at the hospital. He had been staying with Cora until now.

That meant the necklace, just like their marriage, was only compensation.

Quincys nose painfully stung, her heart full of mixed emotions.

After Leonard finished showering, he hugged Quincy from behind like usual, getting ready to sleep.

Just as Quincy was about to push him away, the phone vibrated again.

Leonard glanced at it once and immediately let her go to grab the phone.

The way he seriously replied to the messages looked exactly like back then when he proposed to her.

Quincy bit her lips hard, stopping her tears from falling.

Those sweet memories replayed in her mind one after another like moving pictures, and she stayed awake the entire night.

Early the next morning, Cora arrived, her voice full of obvious pride and provocation. I came to bring Leonards racing clothes. I didnt disturb you, right?

Quincy kept her head lowered while cutting the green plants, emotions swirling in her eyes. She only softly answered with an hmm.

Seeing her so calm made Cora feel like she had punched empty cotton.

She expected Quincy to cry miserably and kneel in front of her, begging her to return Leonard.

But Quincy showed almost no reaction at all.

Cora angrily clenched her teeth and spoke louder. Leonard already agreed to join the RPC race with me. This time, Im the navigator beside him!

Quincy, do you even know how long I waited for today?

Only then did Quincy raise her eyes toward her, both eyes red.

If this had happened before, Quincy wouldve already exploded in anger and slapped Cora hard.

But now, her lips only trembled slightly as she coldly said, Are you done talking? If you are, then leave.

What are you so proud of? Cora mocked. Do you really think he loved you during these five years? He only stayed because he felt guilty.

She bent down beside Quincys ear, her voice very soft, but every word clear. But his guilt is already gone. From now on, Ill sit beside him in the co-driver seat and stay with him through every race track.

Quincy tightly clenched her hands and told the servant to send the guest out.

Cora coldly laughed. A cripple like you, lets see how long you can still stay proud. The spot of Mrs. Barnes will belong to me sooner or later!

Right before leaving, Cora picked up a vase and smashed it toward the wedding picture on the wall.

The glass shattered at once, the cracks cutting through the embracing couple in the center.

Cora smiled smugly, waiting to see Quincy lose control.

But Quincy only gave it one glance, then looked away and told the nanny who hurried over after hearing the sound, Remove the photo and throw it out.

The nanny froze for a second. Maam, thats the wedding photo...

Throw it away, Quincy said again, her tone calm, like she was speaking about todays weather.

That kind of calm made Cora more uneasy than any breakdown.

She gritted her teeth and left in her clicking high heels.

Quincy opened her clenched hands and leaned weakly against the chair, her whole body drained.

The cracked wedding photo felt like a knife cutting into her heart, hurting until she couldnt breathe.

Some things, once broken, could only be thrown out.

Whether it was the wedding photo or this marriage that was already beyond repair.

Quincy didnt know how long had passed before she finally came back to herself.

To make the race safe and sure, she created a strict rehabilitation plan.

The rehabilitation therapist couldnt help advising her, Mrs. Barnes, dont push too hard. Take it step by step.

Quincy gave no answer and calmly said, From now on, please call me Miss Coleman.

From the second she found out the truth, she stopped being Mrs. Barnes.

Soon after, a friend sent screenshots from Coras Instagram account.

Leonard and Cora sat close together in the race car, smiling toward the camera.

Caption: [I finally get to stay beside you openly and properly.]

Openly and properly.

A light pain suddenly pressed against Quincys chest, like small needles stabbing her.

Before the divorce was even done, Cora already hurried to announce it to everyone.

Friend: [Quincy, what happened? Why is Leonard together with Cora?]

Quincy explained the truth to her. Right when she planned to close WhatsApp, Dianas icon suddenly appeared.

[Leonard has already signed. The divorce will officially be finalized in one month. I hope you remember your promise.]

Dont worry, I wont regret it, Quincy quietly told herself.

That young man who kissed her under the desert stars, that person who once said the passenger seat would always belong to her, that husband who stayed beside her through five dark years, had already become someone she couldnt recognize anymore.

She only regretted falling for him in the first place.

That night, the second Leonard walked through the door, he noticed the wedding picture was missing.

He frowned, sounding slightly annoyed. Coras only riding with me during the race. Do you really need to get this upset?

Quincy only gave a bitter smile and stayed silent.

Seeing that, Leonard became even more irritated. Quincy, I stayed with you for five whole years. Do you even know how I lived through those years? Now I only want to keep racing. Why cant you understand me?

Quincy became so angry that she laughed instead. Then what about my five years? That car crash almost killed me!

A broken leg, a ruined face, it almost completely ruined her life.

One graft surgery followed another, and one scar healed after another, hurting her until life felt more painful than death.

Cora was the person most responsible, while Leonard became her partner in it all.

Quincys stare was too cold, almost like she could uncover every hidden thing, making Leonard unable to answer.

No, he covered everything perfectly. She couldnt possibly know the truth.

Quincy. He spoke with a rough voice. No matter what happens, I wont abandon you.

Quincy only answered with a cold laugh.

The man she once used her life to protect was someone she could never trust anymore.

For the next half month, Leonard kept leaving early and coming home late, barely speaking to Quincy at all.

Sometimes her friend took screenshots of Coras Instagram and sent them to Quincy. Besides staying with Leonard during driving practice, they also ate together, watched movies together, and went shopping together.

Quincys heart slowly became calm, and she focused on recovering well.

That day, she went to the hospital for another checkup, and the doctor unexpectedly told her she had healed very well and could race again now.

Quincy became very excited and quickly contacted Rocco, agreeing to visit the training track tomorrow.

Just when she was about to drive off, two men stopped her.

One of the tattooed men was someone she knew, Russell Duncan, Leonards former rival.

Whenever Leonard entered a race, he was always stuck in second place.

Quincys chest suddenly felt tight, and she had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, after Russell noticed she was alone, he smiled coldly. Hey, Mrs. Barnes, why are you by yourself? Didnt your knight come with you?

The bald man beside Russell spoke next. Leonard is busy practicing driving. How could he have time for her?

Quincy carefully stared at them and secretly moved her hand toward the phone in her bag.

Before she could react, Russell suddenly kicked her prosthetic leg, making her fall to the floor.

The prosthetic leg dropped off, and the pain from her broken leg stabbed deep into her heart, but it still hurt less than the damage to her pride.

You damn bitch! Russell ground his teeth, his eyes cold. You want to call Leonard for help, right? Good, Ill call him myself. Ive got something to settle with him anyway.

He crouched down and tightly grabbed Quincys chin. His little childhood sweetheart signed him up for the RPC race. Help me tell him to back out.

I cant do that. Quincy gritted her teeth and endured the pain while putting the prosthetic leg back on, but Russell kicked it off once more.

Im not the type to go soft on women. If you refuse to help, then dont blame me for treating you badly.

Once he finished speaking, he snatched Quincys phone and called Leonard.

A soft sound rang out before the call connected, and Coras voice came from the other side. Leonard is taking a bath. Why are you looking for him?

Quincys heart sank all at once, yet she still held onto a little hope. Pass the phone to him!

I wont! Cora hung up right after speaking.

Russell instantly understood and sneered with disgust. Seems Leonard not only switched navigators, but he also wants to switch wives too, Mrs. Barnes!

The bald man smacked his lips. Shes disabled, and even her face is damaged. If I were Leonard, Id choose the childhood sweetheart too!

Russell gave the bald man a look.

The bald man instantly got the message and walked closer to Quincy with a dirty smile, tearing her dress apart piece by piece.

She tried her best to resist, but she was no match for him.

Soon, every inch of Quincys body was exposed.

Russell pointed his phone at her and took photo after photo without stopping.

If Leonard refuses to quit the race next month, these pictures will spread across Phoenixs hottest searches!

After speaking, Russell harshly kicked her twice, then left together with the bald-headed man.

Quincy pulled the ripped clothes over herself and struggled to crawl toward her prosthetic leg.

However, before she could put it on again, she lost consciousness from the pain.

When Quincy finally woke up, she realized she was already in a hospital room.

Thank goodness, Leonard said beside her bed, his voice rough and exhausted. You finally woke up.

The terrifying memories before she fainted rushed back into her mind. Quincy instinctively grabbed his hand.

Can you withdraw from the race?

Quincy could not let those photos be revealed. She did not want to become a topic of gossip for others to laugh about.

Yet Leonard completely misunderstood her intentions. He stared at her with a deep frown, his eyes filled with disgust.

Quincy, in order to stop me from racing, you actually used this kind of trick?

Quincys heart tightened painfully as she quickly tried to explain.

No, Leonard, you misunderstood me

But Leonard did not allow her to continue speaking.

Quincy, this competition means everything to me. Regardless of what happens, I will never cancel it.

His words instantly destroyed the last bit of hope in her heart.

Leonard mercilessly removed her hand from his and coldly said, Im going to call the doctor.

After saying that, he walked away without turning back.

Quincys blood seemed to freeze in an instant, and all color drained from her face.

Suddenly, her phone vibrated. A WhatsApp message from the private detective appeared on the screen.

[Five years ago, Cora secretly entered the room where the route book was stored on the day of the competition. The surveillance recordings were deliberately erased, but I tracked down the surveillance manager from that time. He admitted Leonard paid him to delete the footage.]

[In addition, only three months after the car accident, Leonard started an affair with Cora. During these past five years, they have secretly stayed together behind your back. I already sent the evidence to your email. Please take a look.]

Although Quincy had already learned about Leonards betrayal, her body still shivered from the cold truth.

Back then, only three months after the accident, she had just undergone her first skin graft surgery. The pain was so unbearable that she could not sleep at night.

Meanwhile, Leonard had secretly been with the woman who caused the accident

For five entire years, they had hidden everything from her while pretending nothing happened.

Quincy cried uncontrollably. Her heart felt as though it had been stabbed by a sharp knife, hurting so badly that she struggled to breathe.

She remembered the promises Leonard made beneath the stars and all the beautiful moments they once shared.

She remembered how, before the accident, she rushed toward him without a second thought, with only one idea in her mind.

Even if she lost her own life, she still had to protect Leonard from harm.

Now, everything felt painfully laughable.

After wiping away her tears, Quincy contacted the police and requested a new investigation into the car accident from five years ago.

Soon after ending the call, Rocco called her through a voice call.

The moment she answered, his calm and attractive voice sounded from the other end.

I already took care of the situation. Recover properly first. Theres no need to hurry with training, so just think of this competition as practice.

Quincy froze for a second, her breathing stopping briefly.

How do you know about that?

Rocco said he had not heard from Quincy for a long time and became worried that something might have happened to her, so he asked someone to investigate her whereabouts.

Sorry, I didnt intentionally look into your private matters.

Its fine, Quincy said sincerely. Thank you for sending me to the hospital.

She paused for a moment before continuing, Theres nothing seriously wrong with my body. Training will continue normally.

The man on the other side of the phone stayed silent for half a second.

Are you certain you can do it?

Yes, Quincy replied clearly, speaking word by word. The competition is only half a month away. I cant afford to waste any time.

At that moment, Leonard suddenly stepped into the hospital room, his face filled with disbelief.

Quincy, you want to join the competition?

Quincy quickly hung up and answered as if nothing had happened. A friend is entering a design competition and has invited me to come along.

After hearing that, Leonard seemed relieved. I heard the investor of Centaurus is also joining the competition. I thought you were going to be his navigator...

He paused and looked at her with soft affection. Quincy, once you fully recover, come back and be my navigator again, alright?

Quincy gave a faint mocking smile. Leonard was busy practicing with Cora and didnt even know she had already completed her rehabilitation training.

We can talk about it later, she brushed him off.

There was nothing left for them in the future anymore.

Quincys leg wasnt badly hurt, so she was discharged from the hospital that night.

Early the next day, she reached the training grounds on schedule and met Rocco.

He was much younger than she imagined, with a good figure and a face that was far too handsome.

Quincy greeted Rocco, then changed into a black racing suit and smoothly settled into the drivers seat.

Rocco took the passenger seat and fastened his seat belt.

Quincy paused for a moment. Youre my navigator?

Rocco smiled as he handed her the helmet. What, you dont trust me?

Quincy said nothing. She took the helmet, put it on, and started the engine.

The moment the racecar shot forward, Rocco instinctively grabbed the handrail.

A faint smile appeared on Quincys lips as she pressed hard on the accelerator.

She had not driven a race car in years, but the instincts carved into her bones had never faded.

She drifted cleanly through several sharp turns. The tires screeched against the ground, kicking up dust.

Rocco pressed his lips together slightly, his eyes darkening.

Not from fear, but from surprise.

Youre far better than I expected, he said.

The smile on Quincys lips deepened as she kept her eyes fixed ahead and sped toward the next turn.

After one lap, the race car came to a smooth stop at the finish line.

Rocco clapped his hands and smiled. I take back my earlier words. Youre way better than I expected.

Quincy took off her helmet, her long hair falling over her shoulders.

She was not treating this competition like a game.

She wanted the championship.

Rocco looked at her with a deep gaze as if he had already known her for a long time. Why did you suddenly accept my invitation?

After a short silence, Quincy calmly replied, Because some things should belong to me again.

If she had not discovered the truth behind the accident, maybe her greatest wish would have been staying by Leonards side as Mrs. Barnes and raising children with him.

But now, she only wanted to be herself.

During the next half month, Quincy went to the training ground every day without fail.

Rocco carefully worked with her during training, and over time, the two developed strong teamwork.

They understood each other without needing to speak. A single look or movement was enough.

After training that day, Rocco handed Quincy a bottle of water.

The race is the day after tomorrow. Nervous?

Quincy accepted it with a smile and shook her head. No.

She had waited a whole month for this day.

Rocco nodded softly before asking, Quincy, have you ever thought about why I was so determined to sign you?

Quincy looked at him quietly, waiting for him to continue.

But Rocco said nothing more. Something unreadable flashed through his eyes.

Quincy did not press him for an answer. She was not curious. All she needed to do was to do her job properly.

On the way back to the villa, she received a news notification.

[Former racing genius Leonard announces his comeback, appearing publicly at the track with a new navigator.]

Below the headline was a photo.

Leonard and Cora stood beside the race car, their fingers tightly intertwined as they smiled at the camera.

Quincy stared at the photo with a calm expression that was almost frightening.

They would not be smiling for much longer. The police had already informed her that they would arrest them as soon as possible.

The next day, Quincy went to the race track to collect her number plate and ran into Cora.

What are you doing here? Cora glanced at Quincy from head to toe, her eyes full of mockery. You cant still be dreaming of becoming Leonards navigator, right?

Dont worry, Quincy said with a cold laugh. No one is fighting you for him.

Coras expression shifted slightly. Quincy, do you know what Leonard told me last night?

He said that after the competition, hes going to divorce you.

She raised her hand in front of Quincy, the diamond ring on her finger shining under the sunlight.

Quincys eyes fell on the ring, and her heartbeat seemed to stop for a moment.

Five years ago, Leonard used the same design when he proposed to her.

Back then, he told her he designed it himself and that it was one of a kind.

So even something called unique could still be copied.

Quincy suddenly smiled, not out of mockery, but at herself.

Cora frowned slightly. What are you laughing at?

Nothing. Quincys smile faded, and her hoarse voice sounded calm. The ring is beautiful.

After saying that, she turned to leave, but Cora suddenly grabbed her wrist tightly.

You think Im lying? Leonard will marry me. He definitely will!

Quincy pulled her hand away and left behind one sentence. Hope your wish comes true. Then she walked away.

Cora stayed there, her face turning white then green, her eyes packed with jealousy and anger.

A cripple, whats there to be proud of!

Quincy heard her, but she didnt look back.

She was disabled, but disabled people could still win.

Today was her mothers death anniversary. Quincy came to the cemetery alone and told her mother about the divorce happening soon.

When she left, she noticed the tire had been slashed.

Her eyelids twitched. Before she could think more about it, something heavy hit the back of her head, and she blacked out right away.

Quincy woke up after cold water was thrown onto her.

She suddenly opened her eyes, and the bright light made her narrow them without thinking.

A strong ache came from the back of her head. She tried lifting her hand to touch it, only to realize both of her hands were tied behind her back.

Her sight slowly cleared, and she saw the bald man standing in front of her.

Youre awake? The bald man tossed the bucket aside and roughly pulled her hair. Mrs. Barnes, sorry about this. Someone asked me to bring you here as a guest.

He let go of her and started a video call.

After the call connected, he turned the screen toward Quincy. She saw Leonard, with Cora beside him.

Leonards face instantly darkened from the other side of the phone. Quincy, what happened to you?!

The bald man laughed and pointed the camera back at himself. Mr. Barnes, dont get worked up. I only brought your wife here because I need a little favor from you.

Leonard clenched his teeth. You work for Russell, right? If youve got a problem, come to me. Dont touch Quincy!

Calm down. The bald man smiled. As long as you quit tomorrows RPC race, Ill send your wife back right away.

Leonard stayed quiet. Then Coras voice came from the phone. Leonard, this race means a lot to you. You waited five years, and I waited five years too. We cant give up now!

Leonard still said nothing. Seeing that, the bald man harshly slapped Quincy. Talk! Tell your husband to come save you, or Ill kill you!

The camera turned toward her again, and her eyes met Leonards.

She truly wanted to know, between the race and her, what Leonard would pick.

Seeing the hope in her eyes, Leonard suddenly felt his chest tighten.

He opened his mouth and was about to speak when Cora spoke again.

Leonard, dont trust her. Shes pretending! What kidnapping? She clearly worked with Russell to put on this act, all to stop you from racing!

Leonard frowned. Cora, stop saying nonsense.

Im not saying nonsense! Coras voice turned louder. Think about it. How can things be this exact? Right before the race, she suddenly gets kidnapped. Not sooner, not later. If this isnt an act, then what is?

Leonards face slightly changed. When he looked at Quincy again, there was now some doubt in his eyes.

Cora kept speaking without stopping. Shes angry because I took her place. She hates seeing you with me, so shes using this dirty trick to stop you. Shes scared that once you go back to racing, youll slowly move further away from her. Leonard, wake up!

Leonards heart suddenly tightened as he stared at Quincy.

She stayed still, quietly looking back at him.

The bald man spoke at the right time. Mr. Barnes, Im not here to waste time. Just answer me. Are you quitting the race or not?

Leonard stayed quiet for a long while before finally speaking.

Quincy, stop this already. I know youre upset, but this race really matters to me.

He paused, his voice carrying a hint of pleading. After I win the championship, Ill come back and stay with you, alright?

Quincy smiled faintly, but the last bit of light in her eyes disappeared at once.

Leonard waited, but got no reply. Irritation flashed across his face. Quincy, say something!

Cora quickly spoke from the side. Quincy, this isnt the time to be angry with Leonard. You know better than anyone how important racing is to him.

Quincy still stayed silent, the smile on her face turning colder and more mocking.

Leonard finally lost his patience. Just go home first. After the race ends, Ill come back and stay with you.

After saying that, he directly ended the video call.

The bald man instantly got angry and kicked Quincy hard onto the floor.

If Mr. Dixon didnt interfere last time, Russell would never have agreed to delete those photos. This time, you wont be that lucky again!

While speaking, his phone suddenly rang. It was Russell calling. Miss Crawford paid ten million to buy Quincys life.

The bald man paused for a second before quickly replying, Alright, I know what to do.

After ending the call, he told his men to stuff Quincy into a sack and throw her into the ocean.

The freezing sea swallowed Quincy whole. She struggled desperately, but she only sank faster.

Her thoughts slowly became unclear. She couldnt hear anything around her, only one familiar voice.

Quincy, marry me!

After that

I regret it. I suffer every single day.

And then.

Quincy, stop making things difficult. Once I win the championship, Ill stay with you properly.

So this was the man she gave her life to protect.

No, she wouldnt die!

Quincy abruptly woke up, hatred burning in her eyes.

She tore the sack apart and forced herself to swim back to shore.

Nobody was around. Pulling her weak body forward, she headed to the police station to report what had happened.

When her statement ended, it was already the next morning.

Quincy returned to the villa. Right after her shower, her phone alarm rang.

It was time to head to the competition.

After changing clothes and getting ready to leave, Quincy received a call from Diana.

Quincy, the divorce procedures are complete. Youre a good child. I hope everything goes well for you in the future.

I will.

Right after hanging up, Quincy received a WhatsApp message from Leonard.

[Quincy, Im about to compete soon. Wait for me to come back.]

A cold smile appeared on her lips. From now on, they no longer had any connection.

Quincy called the police and requested an investigation into her kidnapping.

After the call, she told the servants to throw all her belongings into the garbage station, then left without looking back.

The car slowly drove away. Looking at the scenery fading outside the window, there was not the slightest trace of attachment in Quincys eyes.

From that moment on, she would no longer be bound by love and affection.

She would cut ties with the past, once again walk the path of chasing her dreams, and live for herself.