Chapter 5 You Can't Sleep in My Room

Chloe's words grabbed everyone's attention around Liam, causing a stir among the onlookers.

One of the guys piped up, "Liam, she just called you out and said you're gonna lose! Are you gonna take that?"

Liam bit his lip in response to the tease. He had never encountered such a cocky woman in all his years working at the motorcycle shop. Her confidence was both infuriating and intriguing.

Another guy chimed in, "Liam, she called you out by name. If you don't show her up, she's gonna think you're a joke. You can't let that slide."

"Yeah, Liam, you gotta beat her. Show her who's boss," echoed another, adding to the mounting pressure.

With his friends hyping him up and the crowd's eyes fixed on him, Liam felt a surge of confidence. He couldn't back down now, not with everyone expecting him to rise to the challenge. He smirked, pointed at Chloe with a cocky grin, and declared, "You're going down, lady! Don't think for a second that you can beat me."

The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as everyone waited to see how this showdown would unfold.

Chloe didn't even bother responding to Liam's taunt. She calmly adjusted her gear and hopped on her bike, ready to roll.

Liam geared up too, revving his souped-up motorcycle as he lined up next to Chloe. The tension between them was electric, palpable in the air.

The whistle blew, and they shot off like rockets, leaving a trail of dust behind them.

Liam's bike was tricked out with all the bells and whistles, making it a beast on the track. It roared with power and speed, a testament to his expertise and resources.

Chloe, on the other hand, rode Tony's modest bike. Despite his family's limited means, Tony had put his heart and soul into that bike. With Chloe's exceptional skills, she managed to keep up with Liam at the start, navigating the track with precision and grace.

Liam felt a rush of adrenaline as he pulled ahead, whistling like a show-off to taunt Chloe. But she just smirked, unfazed by his antics, her focus unwavering. They raced on, neck and neck, with Liam's friends cheering him on from the sidelines. Even Tony, watching anxiously, thought Chloe didn't stand a chance against Liam's high-performance machine.

As they sped around the track, the crowd's excitement grew, everyone eager to see who would emerge victorious in this high-stakes race. Chloe's confidence never wavered, her determination shining through with every turn and drift.

After one lap, Chloe was right on Liam's tail. He started to sweat, impressed by how she handled that average bike with such finesse. Trying to keep his cool, he fought to stay ahead, pushing his bike to its limits.

As the final lap began, Chloe hit the gas with determination. Her bike roared past Liam's like it had a turbo boost, leaving him in the dust.

The crowd held their breath, stunned as Chloe overtook Liam with ease. The atmosphere was electric with anticipation.

Chloe didn't let up for a second. She gunned it, speeding towards the finish line. With a flawless drift, she stopped right on target, her victory undeniable.

Liam rolled in about half a minute later, looking defeated and disheartened.

"He lost? Liam actually lost?"

"Yeah, our champ Liam got beat? No way!"

"Who is this girl? She's incredible!"

Chloe stayed cool as the crowd buzzed. Tony ran up to her, eyes shining with admiration.

"Sis, you were amazing! We won, we won!"

Chloe winked at Tony, then hopped off her bike and strolled over to Liam.

Liam looked dejected, avoiding Chloe's gaze, still unable to accept losing to a woman. The defeat stung more than he cared to admit.

"Liam, you had a bet with Tony," Chloe said firmly. "You lost, so cough up the five million dollars to Tony's account."

Liam stiffened, gritting his teeth in frustration. "I know, I know," he muttered, his pride wounded. "I won't short him a penny."

Seeing Liam like this, Chloe felt a rush of satisfaction. Nothing was more gratifying than making him lose money and feel awkward. Without a word, she hopped back on her bike, flipped him off in response to his taunts, and sped away, leaving him fuming.

Tony, meanwhile, was swarmed by the crowd after she left.

"Tony, who is this queen you brought? Introduce us."

"Tony, I'll treat you to dinner. Help me get her to be my teacher."

"Tony..."

In no time, Tony, who was usually overlooked, became the center of attention.

Chloe rode her motorcycle to the Martin Mansion, feeling good and steering smoothly.

At that moment, Grant, done socializing, sat in his luxury car. The roar of the motorcycle caught his attention, and he was immediately drawn to the slender, agile figure outside the window.

Chloe soon turned a corner and disappeared from Grant's view. She parked Tony's motorcycle in his garage and took a cab to Martin Manor. By ten that night, when she walked into the living room, Grant was already there.

Grant, maybe having had a bit to drink, looked a little tipsy. Seeing Chloe arrive home so late, a slight anger flashed across his handsome face.

"Chloe, why are you home so late?" Grant questioned Chloe like a strict parent.

To Chloe, he was just another suitor. What gave him the right to question her like a parent?

Given her temporary stay at his house and Grant's position as the head of the Martin Family, Chloe chose not to argue with him.

She made up an excuse, "It was my first day at school today. I made two new friends, and we had dinner together to get to know each other better. Grant, did I do something wrong?"

Grant originally wanted to remind Chloe not to come home so late in the future.

But when Chloe called him "Grant," with a sugary tone, his demeanor softened instantly.

He looked at Chloe, shook his head, and said, "No, I was just worried about your safety. Next time, be careful and come home earlier."

"Okay, I understand."

After Chloe finished speaking, she picked up her backpack and headed upstairs, straight to the room where she had slept last night.

Grant panicked and reminded Chloe, "You can't sleep in my room."