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Chapter 222 Larry’s Provocation

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Chapter 222 Larry’s Provocation

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Larry glanced at the horse beneath Sloane, a flicker of something dark flashing in his eyes, though he kept a gracious smile on his face. “So, Sloane prefers spirited horses…”

He deliberately stretched out the words, his gaze turning pointed as it slid toward Lucas. “I happened to acquire a purebred Ferghana just a few days ago. There’s only one like it in the world–exceptionally rare. I’ll have someone deliver it to Ms. Rivers tomorrow.”

Lucas‘ grip on the reins abruptly tightened; his gaze turned to ice. “I appreciate Mr. Larry’s generous offer, but Sloane doesn’t need it.”

“That’s not quite right, Mr. Hawthorne,” Larry replied with a light laugh, tapping his riding crop against his palm. “As far as I know, you and Sloane are no longer engaged. Whether she accepts a gift or not should be her decision. What standing does Mr. Hawthorne have to refuse on her behalf?” He put deliberate emphasis on the word “no longer engaged,” and the people behind him began whispering among themselves.

Nightshade suddenly pawed the ground restlessly. Sloane gently stroked her neck to soothe her, then lifted her gaze, clear and sharp as a blade. “Mr. Larry, I really don’t need it.” Her fingers brushed over Nightshade’s sleek mane, her voice laced with barbs. “After all, I don’t ride just anyone’s horse.”

laughter and rode forward to break the tension. “Mr. Larry, how about giving that Ferghana to me

me in. I could use a fine horse to boost

went back and forth, turning the confrontation into something almost

slightly, just as Lucas suddenly reached a hand toward Sloane. His black glove brushed past hers on the reins; he pulled a

Mr. Larry is here, I assume he’s also interested in game-“The bowstring thrummed, and the arrow whistled through the air, embedding itself three inches deep in an oak tree a hundred meters

arrow buried deep in the trunk, then suddenly burst

each spurred their horses into the woods; the tension between

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Chapter 222 Larry’s Provocation

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yield. Arrows shot through the air one after another,

behind Larry, but her gaze stayed fixed on Lucas‘ back. When she saw Sloane

were evenly matched; the assistants trailing behind them could barely

was missing. She glanced around, a faint unease

her just a moment ago–how had

riding ahead, then decided