The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 684:

Leah’s smile remained warm, but there was an undeniable sharpness to it.

“Oh, it’s not really a proposal, just a way to make things more interesting since we’re all gathered here.”

Her eyes flicked toward the Akhal-Teke horse that Corrine had been gently petting, a spark of calculation lighting up her expression.

“Miss Holland, you seem rather fond of this horse. Why not make it the prize? If you win, the horse becomes yours. What do you think, Mr. Brown?”

The mention of his name made Paul freeze, caught off guard. For a moment, his mind raced. A simple horse race was one thing, but how had he suddenly found himself roped into this?

And it wasn’t just any horse. It was an Akhal-Teke, a rare gem he had gone to great lengths to obtain. Now, just with a few words from Leah, it was being offered as a prize.

But Leah’s standing as Andromache’s goddaughter was widely known, and with her connection to such power, no one would dare oppose her. Despite his reservations, Paul had little choice but to reluctantly nod.

“Fine,” he muttered.

Corrine in her

if she loses?” she asked, her voice carrying

their eyes shining with excitement. A competition was only truly thrilling when there was a prize

there was something delightfully satisfying about watching

sparkled as she drew out her words, deliberately slow, as her gaze traveled over Corrine from head

Miss Holland loses…” She paused for a beat, letting the

have to compensate Mr. Brown for the horse’s cost. What do you say, Miss

had far darker punishments in mind, but past failures had taught her a valuable lesson—acting rashly

if she had shed her old

her would be

was not Leah’s only goal

to Leah’s true intentions, still carried

way,” she agreed,

consideration, shifting her