Before long, the sickly guy and another man, who had chosen to skip the excitement outside to keep him company, settled into the VIP room.
They both fixated on the monitor, eager to see who would emerge victorious. Each had placed their bets on the race, wagering their own cars as part of the gamble.
The sickly guy was quick to back Dave, leaving the other man with no choice but to swallow his frustration and vote for Milly's brother instead.
They placed their race car keys on the coffee table, patiently awaiting the moment when everyone would take their positions at the starting line.
Hera's car was positioned in the middle of the lineup at the very back, surrounded by the others, while Dave's car took the lead at the forefront.
Although Dave had hoped for Hera to be placed beside him, the positions had been determined by a random lottery to ensure fairness.
He accepted the outcome, and Hera, too, was content with the arrangement.
