Riley POV
The message remained on Luca’s phone between us.
Arden Motors is threatening to end the sponsorship unless you publicly deny a romantic relationship with Riley. They want an answer before Monday.
I read it three times.
The words did not change.
One of the team’s biggest sponsors.
A company that had appeared on Luca’s car, racing suit, and interview walls for years.
A company that employed people, funded development, and supported a large part of the team’s public image.
Now they were threatening to leave because of me.
The warmth of the afternoon disappeared.
I moved away from Luca and sat near the edge of the bed.
“We should go back.”
His expression hardened immediately.
“No.”
“You need to meet with your team.”
“I can speak to them from here.”
“This is not a phon
