"Right?!" the girl added, feigning sincerity and completely oblivious to Dave's mounting anger.
"Don't worry, Dave—Hera won't be the only girl behind the wheel. We've got Milly here too!"
As if that was the crux of Dave's concern, he saw right through the girl's intentions.
He hoped she was merely trying to humiliate Hera and not endanger her during the race.
Yet, the idea of Hera being embarrassed didn't sit well with him either, deepening his disdain for Milly.
Not only did she constantly try to get close to Dave in front of Hera, but now she was also trying to push Hera's buttons, flaunting her acceptance in the group.
It was a calculated move to rub it in, making it clear that she belonged while Hera remained an outsider, unable to truly engage with the world Dave loved.
Milly anticipated that Hera would back down, cowering like a defeated dog, while she showcased her racing prowess among the boys.
