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 make a statement because she can’t stand to see her family lose out,” Edith twirled a lock of her hair

with calm resolve, “Dad, let me

room erupted in a chorus of

she mean?

going to race? Could she even handle

heart skipped a beat as he stared at Evadne’s

eyes bulged

you must be psychic, saying exactly what happens next.”

see how she fares,” Edith hissed, her eyes maliciously fixed on Evadne’s confident demeanor.

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

Eyadne winked playfully, her eyes twinkling

Cassius exchanged knowing looks. They were aware that Evadne could ride, but racing was a different beast entirely. “Ms. Evadne, racing isn’t child’s play, and this event is

they expected her

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

that women are inferior to men?” Evadne’s gaze was icy as she replied, her lips curving into a mocking smile. “If I

mortification, at

his head at his granddaughter’s impetuousness.

“Um, Jareth.”

hand nervously. “Evadne has offended Edith. Isn’t she afraid?”

should she be? When the formidable Thaddeus bends over backward for her, what is there to fear? Quite the novelty,” Jareth chuckled,

I didn’t mean

yet another defining moment, one that might just turn the tables in their favor. Marilla kept her gaze fixed on the

did you say?” Jareth asked, not quite catching

shaking her head fervently as if it were a tambourine.

eyes, and forced herself not to dwell on them, even as a

don’t take on a job without the right tools,” Evadne said, flashing Barry a confident smile that could rival the sun and moon. “Mr. Barry, thank you for your concern, but I never enter a battle I’m not sure

taken aback, his opinion of the

demeanor reminded him of his wife

this girl was indeed a force to be reckoned with, a true warrior in

his grandson were to court Ms.

considered, might be worth pondering.

announced cheerfully, waving to them

careful!” Myra called out, her

and

shot at it,” Emeric commented, masking

until she vanished from

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

standing beside him

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

voice deep and resonant. “And

“It’s clear you don’t understand her at all. Why mask your insecurity and competitiveness

breath hitched, his fingers

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

his smile belying the infernal chill radiating from him. “I can make you wish for tears

won’t come.”

stunning and suffocating,

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

yet the fiery anger within her refused to

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