Chapter 445

“What’s wrong?” Emeric asked, his voice a deep rumble.

“Our jockey got injured by some crazed horse from the Lockwoods while he was out walking ours!”

The Ashbournes exchanged shocked glances.

“What?”

Emeric’s eyes widened with concern. “How is he? Not in any life–threatening danger, I hope?”

́Although Emeric was known as a ruthless tycoon in the boardroom, he was known for his benevolence towards his staff. His first

thought wasn’t about the race, but about the jockey’s safety.

Mr. Dylan, the estate manager, wiped his brow. “No, thank goodness. He’s got multiple bruises and a broken arm. We’ve sent him to the hospital, but there’s no way he can compete now.”

Emeric exhaled in relief. “As long as he’s okay, that’s what matters.”

“Which horse caused the injury? We must hold them accountable,” Myra gently reminded.

“Don’t

worry, Myra dear. The Ashbournes won’t be pushed around. I’ve already handled it. They will be held fully responsible.”

But now, the Ashbournes were in a tight spot….

Without a jockey, were they to bow out of the competition, just handing over this grand opportunity on a silver platter?

Emeric clenched his jaw, his face etched with frustration.

“Chairman Emeric, it’s a true shame your horse won’t compete in such a prestigious event.”

Frederic’s mouth spoke of regret, but his lips curled into a smug smile. “Nonetheless, there’s always next year. No need to dwell on it too much.”

Emeric’s expression darkened.

He thought, “So, your son bullies my daughter, and you think you can gloat over my misfortune? Over my dead body!”

The Chambers and the Fairhavens breathed a sigh of relief, with one less contender to worry about.

“Regret? Mr. Frederic, you speak too soon.”

Evadne stepped forward with a confident grace, her tone conveying an undeniable sense of pride. “The Ashbournes don’t leave room for regrets, nor do we accept defeat.”

Frederic’s smugness faltered.

Evadne’s decisive words shattered the tension and redefined the atmosphere.

Thaddeus watched his spirited love with a gentle smile, eagerly anticipating the surprise she was about to unveil.

“Tsk, that little minx is making a scene again!” Glynnis muttered under her breath.

can’t stand to see her family lose out,” Edith twirled a lock of her hair with disdain. “What can she possibly do? The race is starting

Edith’s laughter subsided, Evadne spoke with calm resolve, “Dad, let me ride for

a chorus of shocked exclamations.

she mean?

race? Could she even

he stared at

bulged in

scoffed sarcastically, “Oh, you must be psychic, saying

how she fares,” Edith hissed, her eyes maliciously

are you sure you can do this?”

do you really have to ask?” Eyadne

was a different beast entirely. “Ms. Evadne, racing isn’t child’s play, and this event is crucial for business alliances and the family’s honor,”

expected

do you see any other women? Is it really proper for you to compete?”

believe that women are inferior to men?” Evadne’s gaze was icy as she replied, her lips curving into a mocking smile. “If I recall correctly, your grandmother was a celebrated rider in her youth,

turned beet red with mortification, at

head

“Um, Jareth.”

has offended Edith. Isn’t she

formidable Thaddeus bends over backward for her, what

didn’t mean that.”

in their favor. Marilla kept her gaze fixed on the ground, her cherry lips parting ever so slightly as she murmured in a

say?” Jareth asked, not

head fervently as if it were

tide. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and forced herself not

without the right tools,” Evadne said, flashing Barry a confident smile that could rival the sun and moon. “Mr. Barry,

of the

reminded him of

granddaughter, he’d have to admit that this girl was indeed a force to be reckoned with, a true warrior in

were to

might be worth pondering.

announced

Be careful!” Myra called out, her eyes brimming with

back and flashed–an “ok”

girl have a shot at it,” Emeric commented, masking his concern with

gaze followed Evadne until she

be an equestrian?” he asked, his brows

standing beside him like

for all their outward grace, these two were mortal enemies, each

from God,” Thaddeus said, his voice deep and resonant. “And gifts,

me the grandeur,” Avery retorted with a cold, contemptuous smile. “It’s clear you don’t understand her at all. Why mask your insecurity and competitiveness

hitched, his fingers slowly curling into

ever let Evadne see the real you, Avery?” he laughed, his eyes like dark, fathomless whirlpools. “Did she ever see the ruthless

Avery warned, his smile belying the infernal chill radiating from him.

won’t come.”

lips curved into a smile that was both stunning and suffocating, a challenge to

eager to see the outcome of provoking you, the rabid dog,”

yet the fiery anger within her refused

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