Chapter 45

Chapter 45 Creep

Isabella's stomach twisted with irritation as she stood in the stands. From her vantage point, she had watched

Jordy throw himself over another woman in a dramatic rescue. Sylvie was not only more attractive than her but also came from a far more prestigious family. Worse, she had riding skills that put her to shame. A creeping

fear settled over her-what if Jordy turned his affections toward Sylvie now?

If that happened, she would lose everything

She picked up her pace, her heart hammering as she ran toward Jordy and Sylvie. The moment of danger had long passed, yet the two remained locked in an embrace, with Jordy hovering over Sylvie in an intimate position.

Jordy, meanwhile, stared down at Sylvie's delicate features-so much more refined than Isabella's. Sylvie was from the Higgins family, which was an established powerhouse in Shirie, their wealth dwarfing that of the

Barretts

If this moment of heroism was enough to make Sylvie fall for him, how wonderful would that be?

Aligning himself with the Higgins family could be a game-changer for his business. Even the slightest support from them could catapult his family's status to new heights.

Jordy's mind raced with possibilities, imagining Sylvie extremely grateful to him, possibly even throwing herself to him. The thought was intoxicating, so much so that he lost himself in the moment, completely forgetting to

release Sylvie.

terrifying fall had left her breathless. Her eyes had been squeezed shut, and she had been

before the thunder of hooves passed

against a man's chest. The

eyes when

just behind her. If he had been the one

had saved her wasn't Jordy. He lacked the good looks she admired, came from a

the tall, striking man of

across the face. "Get off me,

had imagined-the tearful appreciation and the breathless thanks-never came. Instead, he had been

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Chapter 45 Creep

It broke his heart

he could only

eyes again and failed wildly, her nails raking across Jordy's

at him, squirming violently. Event staff rushed in, pulling themart "Miss Higgins, are you alright?

searing pain radiated through her

at jordy, just seeing him made

sore from the fall, got up and dusted himself off. When he saw Sylvie's contorted expression of pain,

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