139 The Grand Prix

The Fremont Grand Prix was being held in Central Sapphire City, a few miles from Sterling Hill. It was an elite, restricted area patrolled by guards. Ordinary people could not gain entry without a ticket.

Thousands had gathered to watch the annual intra-state motorbike racing event. Many factions, primarily billionaires, celebrities, and even mafia proxy groups, were known to participate through proxies.

The prize money was fifty million dollars. It was a considerable sum indeed; hence, racers could become millionaires overnight. However, their masters had other intentions of taking part. There was a secret to the entire charade.

An unwritten agreement existed in elite circles that whoever won the moto racing event could nominate the councilor of Central Sapphire City. The latter was the business center of the flourishing Petra County.

The councillor who controlled the local government could favor a multinational and help it make huge profits. In fact, in certain ways, he was more