He had to be the luckiest man on earth, Kent Grosso mused as he straightened the knot in an expensive red silk tie he wore with a crisp white shirt and an immaculately tailored dark suit. He had the career of his dreams, his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship trophy, a wonderfully close and supportive family and an amazing girlfriend. Some people had suggested that Kent led a charmed life, and he was inclined to agree.
Stepping back, he gave a last cursory check to his appearance in the mirror on his dressing room wall. Brown hair neatly combed, face closely shaved, suit pressed and lint free. He should pass muster at the party later that evening. There seemed to be a never ending string of social events during the three months between race seasons. Especially now, just over a week before the new season began.
As defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Kent had a dizzying number of professional obligations lined up for the next weeks, but he wasn't complaining. This ...
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