Paper-thin Betrayal. 2

"What's wrong?" Mrs. Coastfield asked again as Luca's eyes locked onto hers.

"It states that my official racing name will be changed to 'Luca Michelotto,'" Luca said. "It's not just for branding, but for everything including registration, broadcasts, contracts, even personal documentation tied to the team."

Even though he was speaking softly, Luca was surprised when Mrs. Coastfield pleaded with him to lower his tone to a whisper.

"But this is not what we agreed on," he urged as she pulled him lower.

By now, Vance and everyone else in the room had taken notice of the issue, their eyes turning toward Luca, who was bent sideward, listening to Coastfield's whisper in his ear.

"It is very crucial that that is part of the deal," she told Luca.