shipment that was ever made by the gang. Viktorâs couriers were one link in a long chain that Niko had designed to take drug money and hide it from the cops, eventually making it appear legit. It was a huge money-laundering operation, with Nikoâs company, Five Continents Imports, as the front.
Testifying against his own son must have been pretty tough. And riskyâthe cops got most of the gang, but Viktor still watches his back these days. Of course, Viktor is pretty determined when he wants to win. And he wanted the cops to win against the gang. Against Niko.
In the end, his cooperation must have made a big difference. And Viktorâs lawyer argued that he was really a victim hereâa noble Olympic veteran, a refugee. He didnât get any jail time, but heâll be on probation for a while. Funny thing, Viktor was given community service like me. Except the judge thought that Viktor should put his skills to good use. Now heâs coaching some kids at the community center, teaching them how to race. Including me. Weâre not much of a team. Yet.
I sweep around the last corner. The big crowd at the finish line swings into view. I can see my dad standing near Robin. Sheâs yelling, both fists in the air, totally excited. Totally believing in me. Sheâs the best thing to come out of this whole year, and I havenât forgotten that for a minute.
Quick glance behind. Kai is gaining. I hammer down. Iâm racing smart, not just racing fast. Iâm in control, nobody else. And Iâm going to win this time.
Testifying against his own son must have been pretty tough. And riskyâthe cops got most of the gang, but Viktor still watches his back these days. Of course, Viktor is pretty determined when he wants to win. And he wanted the cops to win against the gang. Against Niko.
In the end, his cooperation must have made a big difference. And Viktorâs lawyer argued that he was really a victim hereâa noble Olympic veteran, a refugee. He didnât get any jail time, but heâll be on probation for a while. Funny thing, Viktor was given community service like me. Except the judge thought that Viktor should put his skills to good use. Now heâs coaching some kids at the community center, teaching them how to race. Including me. Weâre not much of a team. Yet.
I sweep around the last corner. The big crowd at the finish line swings into view. I can see my dad standing near Robin. Sheâs yelling, both fists in the air, totally excited. Totally believing in me. Sheâs the best thing to come out of this whole year, and I havenât forgotten that for a minute.
Quick glance behind. Kai is gaining. I hammer down. Iâm racing smart, not just racing fast. Iâm in control, nobody else. And Iâm going to win this time.
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