A grand showdown between rivals. The winner would get Julia's sister-in-law, Adele, as a prize—to spend the day with him. As for the loser... well... Julia Bluen mused for a moment, a new prank already bubbling up in her mind.
Adele returned to her office. She wanted to work but couldn't settle down, so she stood by the window, quietly watching Noah Reyes run without pause, his determination clear.
How many laps has he run? she wondered.
Sister Julia really is something else, coming up with a prank like this. Everyone spoils her rotten. The Sister Julia I remember wasn't this mischievous. She only developed this playful side after marrying Big Brother. No doubt it was her elder brother—who doted on his wife to the point of spoiling her to the heavens—who had 'trained' her to be this way.
Gio Coleman's car came into view, and Adele frowned slightly in irritation.
