The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

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Chapter 40 You Actually Dared To Show Up

Rosie ran her fingers through Shane's horse's sleek black mane. The horse's

name was

as Onyx. His glossy cost

gleamed under the light. The stallion had a regal build, and his temperament was calm

A pleased smile played on Rosie's lips, and she said, "Onyx has already won first place twice this year. He's the

favorite to win again"

Sylvie nodded, admiration in her eyes. "With your exceptional riding skills, I have no doubt you'll surpass Sasha and become the new rising star in the horse racing world," she said.

Unable to contain her excitement, Vivian clenched her fists. "Go for it! I placed a thousand bets on you. Don't

make me regret it!" she teased.

Rosie's confidence wavered for a moment after she heard that. But looking at Onyx, she felt a surge of reassurance. With this horse, her chances of winning seemed far more certain.

Then, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted Brenna standing at the door. The excitement drained from her face. Her smile vanished, replaced by an icy expression, and she sneered, "You actually dared to show up."

Over the past two days, Rosie had made a point to ask around about Brenna and gathered information from people familiar with the Barrett family. It turned out that Brenna had never attended a single training session in riding, let alone had any experience with equestrian sports.

Rosie had been certain that Brenna wouldn't dare show up today. Yet here Brenna was, standing just outside the stables, mere minutes before the race. An unexpected surprise.

Brenna's gaze settled on the black horse beside Rosic. It was a rare and exceptional steed, no doubt about it But Rosie had already chosen it.

What a pity. Still, it wasn't a big deal. Brenna believed she could choose another

one.

how skilled Rosie was. But from what she

curved into a slow, knowing smile. She said, "Of course, I had to come. You're

with contempt, "Can you even

touched one before."

neck and smirked. "See? Ethan lent me his horse." Pride radiated from her. She even looked at Brenna with a hint of pity. "I really thought Ethan was being so nice to you these past few days because he was interested in you, always looking out for you and

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Vivian felt the same. The two of them had been forced to poble velge

to Brenna with apparent hostility "Don't think that just because you've entered the Harper family, you belong to the elite now. And don't even den of being

marry Mr Mitchell Keep

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to a staff member. "Which horse won the last

that one," she said

and said to the staff member beside her, "Then I'll take the

second."

her expression filled with smug satisfaction. "Let's see how you plan to

she said.

She simply smiled and said,

toward the stables to pick

path. Dressed head to toe in full riding gear, Vivian gripped a riding crop in one hand and tapped it against her palm as if she were

the other contestants have picked their horses yet. What makes you think you get to

cold. She pushed both Vivian and Sylvie, moving

Vivian gripped her riding crop tightly before

back. “Enough. Just hold back for now, I made sure she would compete with us. When she falls off her horse or has some other 'accident' during the race, we won't be implicated. But if

to calm