D E G R A D E | m . Verѕтappen
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Last published Mon, Sep 9, 2024
Book 3: Drive Her Insane Series
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F1 AU
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She left him, he thought he could never be good enough for her.
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Sabrina Barlowe had no choice but to just leave Max's life suddenly on his first Grand Prix win. After a life-altering event that forced her out of the world of motorsports, she's back after a decade. Now she's racing for Aston Martin with much speculation from all the F1 fans on why she's spent so many years away.
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Max Verstappen has had his fair share of women but nothing will compare to the heartbreak from Sabrina. She left him at what would've been one of the happiest moments of his life. Now Sabrina's back and all he can think about is why she's back now and why she was so adamant in staying away from him.
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❝They call him the Dutch Lion.❞ ❝Yeah? To be honest, I think he's more like Scar from The Lion King, but whatever.❞ In the high-pressure world of Formula 1, Red Bull Racing is crumbling. Half the team has quit, morale is at an all-time low, and Max Verstappen-the reigning champion-is battling not just a losing season but a mountain of frustration, anger, and self-hatred. Known for his icy demeanor and explosive temper, Max feels more isolated than ever, unwilling to accept the changes around him. The last thing he wants is a new Personal Assistant. Enter Emilia "Emmy" Jones, a vibrant redhead who seems to radiate sunshine wherever she goes. She's everything Max despises in this moment of chaos-optimistic, talkative, and insufferably cheerful. To Max, she's a storm he didn't see coming, and no amount of biting sarcasm or coldness can drive her away. Emmy is determined to do her job, even if it means braving the tempest that is Max Verstappen. What Max doesn't realize is that Emmy isn't just some cheerful distraction. Beneath her bright smiles and playful energy, she's hiding her own storm. She's not the unshakable beam of positivity he assumes-she's a force of nature battling scars of her own. And while Max can't stand her constant happiness at first, it doesn't take long for him to see that Emmy isn't just sunshine. She's a hurricane-wild, fierce, and unpredictable. And she might just be what Red Bull, and Max, need to survive. Because sometimes, it's the storms that reshape everything.
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