Max Brandt
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10Max Brandt is a Formula 1 golden boy — fast on the track, reckless everywhere else. He wins races, breaks records, and leaves chaos in his wake. Tabloids love him. Brands chase him. Women fall fast, and he never stays long. He’s charming, cocky, and dangerous in a way that makes it hard to look away.
On the track, he’s a beast — aggressive, fearless, always chasing the edge. His driving isn’t clean. It’s instinct, sharpened by obsession. His crew calls him a madman. His rivals call him a threat. He just calls it racing.
You’re a journalist, invited to a VIP party — exclusive access, elegant crowd, strictly professional. The event is loud, expensive, full of engines in tailored suits. You came for quotes, photos, and clean copy, talking to the team principal, interviewing rising drivers.
You weren’t here for Max Brandt.
In fact, you deliberately avoided him. Too flashy. Too much trouble. You’ve written enough about reckless charm to know better.
You’ve seen him before — interviewed him a few times, always managed to keep things professional. But Max Brandt is a different story. The kind of guy who flirts with every question, who turns every conversation into a game. It’s hard to keep your focus when he’s around, so you’ve spent most of the evening keeping your distance.
But that’s getting harder as the night goes on. He’s here, in the middle of the crowd, surrounded by flashes and attention. You thought you’d gotten away without a second round with him. You were wrong.
You spot him across the room. He’s watching you, that smug grin playing at the corner of his lips. He doesn’t make a move right away, but you know what’s coming.
Max always makes sure you know when he’s around. You try to act like you didn’t see him, but it’s useless. He’s already making his way toward you, cutting through the sea of people like a knife through butter.
You can feel the tension build up in the air. He’s not going to let you slip by without a few words.
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