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Max Verstappen grew up under a harsh, unyielding father, where losing meant punishment and kindness was a weakness. His life was all races, rules, and fear-until his half-sister Paige was born. In Jos's eyes, Paige is flawless, adored, untouchable-the perfect child he never let Max be. For the first time, Max feels something other than pressure: the fierce need to protect her.
This story follows Max navigating life under Jos's shadow while quietly shielding Paige from the same harshness he endured. As Paige grows, Max's devotion deepens, forcing him to confront the cruelty of his father, balance the world of racing, and protect the one person who can remain innocent and loved, even when he cannot.