Chapter 39_ Cinderella

Ever since Arya's decision to spend the night with Chloe, Kane found himself standing outside the towering structure of Maranello's Enterprise. As he stood there, his thoughts consumed him until he finally pulled out his phone from his pocket and dialed Alonso's number. With each ring, Kane's impatience grew until Alonso finally answered on the second ring.

"Hey there, love. Miss me?" Alonso's teasing voice rang through the phone, causing Kane to scowl even though he knew Alonso couldn't see him.

"Cut the act, Alonso. Meet me at the Maranello building now. I need a ride home, please." Kane's voice held a hint of irritation, causing Alonso to bristle on the other end of the line.

"Why? Did your Tigress abandon you?" Alonso's words were laced with amusement, but before Kane could respond, he added dramatically, "Don't tell me she's already discovered the truth about you?" Kane's grip on his phone tightened as he glared at it, as if he could glare at Alonso through the device.

"Shut up, Alonso. You have ten minutes to get your ass over here." Kane replied before hanging up the call. He let out a heavy sigh, staring up at the sky as he waited for Alonso to arrive.

It wasn't until twenty minutes later that Kane heard the familiar sound of a motorbike approaching. Alonso pulled up a few feet away from Kane, removing his helmet and flashing a grin.

"Where to, Your Highness?" Alonso's teasing nickname for Kane made him chuckle as he walked over to the bike and climbed on, taking a seat behind Alonso.

Alonso handed him a spare helmet, which Kane put on before giving his destination. "Maranello Estates."

With a flick of his wrist, Alonso brought the bike to life, the engine roaring to life. He kicked off with the bike, leaving behind a trail of smoke as they sped away from the building.

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Kane had been lost in thought for a while now as he stood in the garage, surrounded by rows of sleek and expensive cars. Alonso, who couldn't quite comprehend Kane's thought process, stood up and walked over to him.

"Hey man, you've been standing here for quite some time. What's on your mind?" he asked, his gaze drifting to the luxurious cars lined up before them. Alonso averted his eyes from the tempting display, knowing that he shouldn't indulge in yet another Ferrari from Maranello’s Enterprises when he had barely touched the last Porsche he had purchased.

"Isn't it about time that I bring out Cinderella and let her shine once more, Alonso?" Kane remarked, furrowing his brow. Alonso appeared lost for a moment before remembering what Kane was referring to, placing a hand on his friend's shoulder.

"Do you really want to do that? But I doubt your father will approve." Alonso said, a heavy sigh escaping his lips.

"I don't care about that, Alonso. Cinderella shouldn't be confined to this garage. She deserves to be out there, on the race track and in the spotlight like she always has been," Kane replied coldly. Before Alonso could respond, his phone beeped in his pocket. He retrieved it and saw a message from Arya, causing a faint smile to form on his previously cold face. The message read, "Hey Jerk, want to hang out tonight at the bar? Chloe will be there, so bring Alonso along. See you guys!"

Kane turned to Alonso with a cheerful tone. "We have a date with the girls, Buddy. Let's go. I'll come back for Cinderella tomorrow."

Upon entering the bar, Kane was met with a cacophony of loud music, an infectious excitement permeating the air, and an overall jovial atmosphere. His eyes quickly searched for Arya, his little Tigress, and he spotted her on the dance floor with Chloe, both swaying and moving to the music with their bodies. Nudging Alonso beside him, Kane gestured towards the dance floor. Alonso understood the cue and followed Kane as they made their way towards the women.

Arya, laughing and dancing to the music, furrowed her brows when she felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her waist. She turned around, ready to defend herself, but upon seeing Kane, a smile instantly spread across her face. She leaned closer to him, her amber eyes sparkling. "Hey, you're here," she said softly, her voice sending shivers down Kane's spine. He couldn't help but smile back at her.

"Yes, I am here," Kane replied, pulling her into his arms and twirling her around, causing her to giggle uncontrollably. "My ravishing Baby, I am proud to have the most extraordinary woman on the planet by my side," he said huskily into her ear, admiring her attire. Arya was wearing a black sleeveless dress with a corset-style top, featuring intricate white criss-cross lacing at the front, adding an alluring touch to the dress. She accessorized with a choker necklace and a pendant, completing the look with black strappy stilettos, elongating her legs.

"Tigress. The most remarkable tigress on the planet," Arya corrected, and Kane chuckled, his heart swelling with pride as he looked at her.

On the other side of the dance floor, Alonso and Chloe were getting along just as easily, with Chloe's direct and unapologetic nature charming him. She held onto him, whispering how handsome he looked, causing a rosy blush to spread across his cheeks. Chloe's boldness was something he wasn't used to, but he was enthralled by it. Generally, he was the one pursuing women, but now that the roles were reversed, he felt both uneasy and exhilarated.

However, trying to regain control of the situation, he leaned in and whispered in her ear, causing her to blush and sneak a glance at Arya, who understood the unspoken message and laughed, winking at Chloe.

Deciding to give the two some space, Alonso and Chloe left the dance floor, catching Kane's attention. He raised an eyebrow at Arya, asking where they were going.

Arya pulled Kane in closer and replied, "It's best to let them be for a while. What do you think?"

Kane shrugged, and Arya smiled at him before suggesting they grab some drinks from the bar and come back to the dance floor later.

Excited by the idea, Kane's eyes lit up as he agreed, taking her hand as they made their way to the counter to order some drinks.





A/N; It seems that we have a little spark between Alonso and Chloe. What are your thoughts on these two? Share in the comments below!