Chapter 14

After learning that Rowan was the owner of Vertex Motorsports, Taryn held him in high regard. Inside the room, he made himself at home on the couch. He grabbed the remote, and a racing match popped up on the TV. She glanced over and was taken aback when she realized it was footage of her own race. Staring at the screen, he remarked, "I love racing, but I just wasn't meant to be behind the wheel. That's why I started this team. You're incredible, and I've never seen anyone race like you. You win every single match, but you drive like you've got nothing to lose." Taryn stiffened, at a complete loss for words. Rowan was the first person to ever see through her. Every time she raced, she went all in and held nothing back. After all, no one in this world cared about her, and nobody loved her. The thought had crossed her mind. She could die out there, and no one would even notice. Without thinking, she balled her hands into fists, but then his tone shifted. "But that changed three mont