Save Myself from Desperation by Cara Agnes

Chapter 173

Although Ryan only managed to secure fifth place in the race, he had always been a hot favorite for the

championship and, indeed, possessed remarkable skills.

The unexpected dip in his performance sparked a flurry of discussions. among the audience, curious

about what had gone wron

The race host then approached Ryan with a microphone for an interview.

There were six large electronic screens set up around the venue. Ryan’s interview was live-streamed in

real-time on the big screens, allowing the entire audience to watch.

The host asked, “Ryan, you seem to have underperformed in this race. What happened?”

Ryan’s eyebrows furrowed, and his expression involuntarily betrayed at hint of aggression. “I wasn’t in

the right state of mind today. I apologize for not meeting the expectations of the racing fans.”

“Not in the right state of mind? Is it due to a recurrence of your leg. injury?” the host asked

knowledgeably. “We all know you had a serious. leg injury that almost led to a lifelong disability, but

thankfully, you recovered and returned to the track.”

Ryan shook his head. “It’s not the leg injury. It was my mindset today.”

The host expressed his regret, saying, “I know I’m speaking for all the racing enthusiasts here when I

say that Ava, the Racing Legend, was the only one that could have beaten you in a race. However, Ava

is not here. today. Even so, you still narrowly missed first place. What a pity.”

“Ava, the Racing Legend… Ryan repeated in his mind.

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He was well aware of Ava’s reputation.

Ava had won the world’s top car racing championship three times in a row, achieving a triple

championship and earning the title of the Racing Legend.

His racing skills were exceptional.

However, Ava suddenly announced retirement two years ago, taking the fans by surprise.

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Many racing fans had pleaded with Ava not to retire, but unfortunately, it was to no avail.

Ever since then, Ava has never competed in a race publicly again.

A sudden realization flashed through Ryan’s mind as he recalled an incident two years ago. Back then,

his right leg had been seriously injured, and ordinary doctors were unable to treat it effectively.

The Ramos family had managed to find a top-notch, internationally renowned surgeon. However, this

surgeon typically only operated on high-profile individuals and refused to treat Ryan.

Then, the doctor changed his mind for some unknown reason and agreed to treat Ryan.

It was also around this time that Ava suddenly announced his retirement.

Ryan couldn’t help but wonder if the two events happening so coincidentally might have some

connection.

This interview was broadcast live to the large screens at the venue, allowing the audience to follow

along.

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Upon hearing the host mention Ava, the fans on-site instantly became excited.

“Ah, Ava! My favorite racer!”

“Mine too! Ava retired two years ago, but I still vividly remember the last. race, especially that thrilling

turn. It was so exhilarating!”

“Alas, why did Ava suddenly retire two years ago? It still saddens me.”

As Lester listened to these discussions, he subtly glanced at Ashley.

He had thoroughly investigated and discovered that Ava, the Racing Legend mistakenly believed to be

a man by racing fans, was actually Ashley.

Lester pondered, ‘Who would have guessed that the widely admired Racing Legend was actually a

young lady?’

As for the reason behind Ava’s retirement two years ago, Lester had also discovered the truth.

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It was all because of Ryan, that ungrateful brute.

Ashley had made a deal with that top surgeon to heal Ryan’s injured right leg and allow him to return to

the racetrack he so dearly loved.

She agreed to announce Ava’s retirement in exchange for the surgeon agreeing to treat Ryan.

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The surgeon’s nephew was also a racer who could never achieve first place as long as Ava was

around.

Therefore, to ensure his nephew’s success, the surgeon agreed to treat Ryan on the condition that Ava

retired.

Ashley agreed to this deal for Ryan’s sake.

At the height of her glory and the peak of her career, she announced her retirement and gave up her

beloved racing.

The lengths Ashley had gone for Ryan…

Lester’s gaze deepened as he looked at Ashley’s side profile, thinking. about how she had truly desired

recognition and affection from the Ramos family.

He pondered just how much she had sacrificed and given up for those ungrateful, heartless Ramos

family members.

When Ashley noticed Lester was staring at her, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing,” Lester replied, suppressing the turmoil of emotions within. him.

After watching her for a moment, his eyes, unbeknownst even to him, filled with unspoken tenderness.

“Ashley, you must always remember that you are the most important. Take good care of yourself.”

Ashley was taken aback for a moment, then she smiled radiantly, “I know that now.”

Lester instinctively reached out to ruffle her hair but stopped halfway, realizing the gesture was too

intimate for their current relationship.

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“What are you two whispering about?” Joseph butted in curiously. “Didn’t you hear the host mentioning

Ava just now? The famous Racing Legend!”

Ashley chuckled, “Yes, I heard.”

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“Ah, it’s such a pity that the Racing Legend retired at the peak of his career,” Joseph said as he

clutched his chest with deep sorrow. “Not just retiring at their peak, but also dying young, oh!”

Ashley was left speechless, thinking, ‘Here we go again!”

Turning around, she realized that the surrounding audience was also discussing Ava’s supposed tragic

demise.

“My favorite Ava, the Racing Legend… Why did he have to die in a car accident? I can’t accept it!”

“Actually, it’s good that Ava retired to live freely. But why, oh why, did such a talented person have to be

taken by heaven?!”

“Last year, our fan forum held an online memorial for Ava. The entire page was in black and white. I

wonder if Ava can see from heaven how. much we miss them.”

“Ava deserves this mourning! Such a loss!”

Ashley was utterly speechless, unable to believe the absurdity of the situation.

Lester’s expression darkened instantly upon hearing these words.

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He thought irritably, ‘What is all this bullshit about accident and dying young?! Ashley is alive and well!

Don’t curse her!”

After hearing the discussions around him, Joseph, who was oblivious to the actual situation, even

considered having everybody in the venue have a moment of silence to pay respects to Ava.

Bryce sighed repeatedly, and even Jaden commented on the tragedy of a young talent gone too soon.

Miranda sighed, “I may not know much about racing, but I, too, feel regret hearing about Ava’s death.”

Ashley’s forehead throbbed with irritation, and she couldn’t hold back. any longer, correcting them.

“Ava’s not dead. He’s alive and well!”

Ryan’s questioning voice came from behind as soon as she finished. speaking. “Ashley, what did you

just say? Ava’s not dead?”

Ryan had come to talk to Ashley and happened to hear her remark. He first looked surprised, then

scoffed, “Ashley, since when have you been so interested in racing? How do you even know Ava’s not

dead?”

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