Chapter 210

Everyone:

This was the first time anyone realized just how unexpectedly funny their young lord could be.

Randell arrived at the stables, only to discover that Suzan's assistant had tried to inject something into Effie's chosen horse-but Effie had caught them in the act.

"Mr. Hoffman, you're just in time! They were about to do something to your horses," Effie reported the moment she saw Randell. "You treasure these horses like your own children. How could they even think of harming them?"

Randell played along, his face grave. "That's right. Every horse here is the product of the finest breeding. You couldn't replace them even if you sold yourselves. How dare you lay a finger on them?"

Suzan went pale, scrambling to explain. "No, we never intended to hurt your horses! You have to believe me."

She shot a look at her assistant, who quickly added, "I never meant to give the horse an injection! That syringe is mine. I have diabetes, and I need to be ready to give myself insulin at any time."

she really think anyone would buy such

crossed her arms. "If that's true, then the injection

in panic. That syringe was filled with poison- there was no way

struck her assistant across the face. "I can't believe you'd do something like this. I'm so disappointed in you.

cheek and

"Mr. Hoffman, I swear I had no idea my assistant would

thought to himself, Do you really think I'd believe a word

didn't call her

into her riding attire. The tailored vest hugged her slender waist, the crisp white jodhpurs and polished brown boots accentuating her confident stance. With her hair tied in a high ponytail, the loose waves danced with every

help but admit: Lyman

scoffed inwardly. Effie is so shameless, she thought, always flirting with

admired Effie for a moment before looking away. "If that's

Lyman and Vinson Elliott joined him. Randell leaned in to Lyman. "I've got a surprise for

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