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.

to see her family lose out,” Edith twirled a lock of her hair with disdain. “What can she possibly do? The

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

room erupted in a chorus of shocked

did she

Could she

stared at Evadne’s captivating silhouette, his breathing erratic with anticipation.

eyes bulged in

sarcastically, “Oh, you must be psychic, saying

try to play the hero. We’ll see how she fares,” Edith hissed, her eyes maliciously fixed on Evadne’s confident demeanor.

you sure you can do this?” Emeric asked, concern lacing his voice.

do you really have to ask?” Eyadne winked playfully, her eyes

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

was clear they expected her to embarrass herself.

you see any other women? Is it really proper for you to compete?” Edith, emboldened by her grandfather’s words, joined in deriding Evadne.

into a mocking smile. “If I recall correctly, your grandmother was a celebrated rider in her youth, even winning international accolades.

turned beet red with mortification, at a loss for

merely shook his head at

“Um, Jareth.”

nervously. “Evadne has offended Edith. Isn’t

backward for her, what is there to fear? Quite the novelty,”

didn’t

gaze fixed on the ground, her cherry lips parting ever so slightly as she murmured in a Wind, “I’m worried. I’m worried that

say?” Jareth asked,

her head fervently as if it were

like a relentless tide. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and forced herself not to dwell on them, even as a sheen of

that could rival the sun and moon. “Mr. Barry, thank you for your concern, but I never enter a battle I’m

taken aback, his opinion of the young woman shifting in

reminded him of his wife in

only Edith weren’t his own granddaughter, he’d have to admit that this girl was indeed a

to court

might be worth

out of time. I’ll go get changed,” Evadne announced cheerfully,

Be careful!” Myra called out, her eyes

glanced back and

at it,” Emeric commented, masking

gaze followed Evadne until she vanished from

Didn’t expect Evadne to be an equestrian?” he

smirk, standing beside him like a

outward grace, these two were mortal enemies, each secretly wishing the other would

deep and resonant. “And gifts,

cold, contemptuous smile. “It’s clear you don’t understand her at all. Why

hitched, his fingers slowly

see the real you, Avery?” he laughed, his eyes like dark, fathomless whirlpools. “Did she ever see the ruthless Mr. Avery who conspired with Eden and sent men to Star Island, plotting

the infernal chill radiating from him. “I

won’t come.”

smile that was both stunning and suffocating, a challenge

to see the outcome of provoking

of champagne in quick succession, yet the fiery anger within her

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