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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.

wasn't entirely sure how skilled Rosie was. But from what she had heard earlier, it seemed

"Of course, I had to come. You're here! Otherwise, how else would I get to watch

her tone dripping with contempt, "Can

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

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you feel about

of her, she had become laughingstock in high society over the past two days Vivian felt the same. The two of them had been forced to poble

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 a

Mr Mitchell

Youll

as Rome You

spared Brenna a glance before turning to a staff

that one," she said

to the staff

second."

smug satisfaction. "Let's see how

she said.

all. She simply smiled and said, "Well, best of luck to you

without another word, she turned toward the stables to pick a horse

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

the rush? None of the other contestants have picked their horses yet. What makes you think

both Vivian and Sylvie, moving

anger. Vivian gripped her riding crop tightly before snapping it

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 we start something now to target her, we'll

to calm