Chapter 445

“What’s wrong?” Emeric asked, his voice a deep rumble.

“Our jockey got injured by some crazed horse from the Lockwoods while he was out walking ours!”

The Ashbournes exchanged shocked glances.

“What?”

Emeric’s eyes widened with concern. “How is he? Not in any life–threatening danger, I hope?”

́Although Emeric was known as a ruthless tycoon in the boardroom, he was known for his benevolence towards his staff. His first

thought wasn’t about the race, but about the jockey’s safety.

Mr. Dylan, the estate manager, wiped his brow. “No, thank goodness. He’s got multiple bruises and a broken arm. We’ve sent him to the hospital, but there’s no way he can compete now.”

Emeric exhaled in relief. “As long as he’s okay, that’s what matters.”

“Which horse caused the injury? We must hold them accountable,” Myra gently reminded.

“Don’t

worry, Myra dear. The Ashbournes won’t be pushed around. I’ve already handled it. They will be held fully responsible.”

But now, the Ashbournes were in a tight spot….

Without a jockey, were they to bow out of the competition, just handing over this grand opportunity on a silver platter?

Emeric clenched his jaw, his face etched with frustration.

“Chairman Emeric, it’s a true shame your horse won’t compete in such a prestigious event.”

Frederic’s mouth spoke of regret, but his lips curled into a smug smile. “Nonetheless, there’s always next year. No need to dwell on it too much.”

Emeric’s expression darkened.

He thought, “So, your son bullies my daughter, and you think you can gloat over my misfortune? Over my dead body!”

The Chambers and the Fairhavens breathed a sigh of relief, with one less contender to worry about.

“Regret? Mr. Frederic, you speak too soon.”

Evadne stepped forward with a confident grace, her tone conveying an undeniable sense of pride. “The Ashbournes don’t leave room for regrets, nor do we accept defeat.”

Frederic’s smugness faltered.

Evadne’s decisive words shattered the tension and redefined the atmosphere.

Thaddeus watched his spirited love with a gentle smile, eagerly anticipating the surprise she was about to unveil.

“Tsk, that little minx is making a scene again!” Glynnis muttered under her breath.

family lose out,” Edith twirled a lock of her

before Edith’s laughter subsided, Evadne spoke with calm resolve,

a chorus

What did she mean?

Evadne going to race? Could she

at Evadne’s captivating silhouette, his breathing erratic

eyes bulged in

you must be psychic, saying exactly what happens

the hero. We’ll see how she fares,”

do

do you really have to ask?” Eyadne winked playfully, her

ride, but racing was a different beast entirely. “Ms. Evadne, racing isn’t child’s play, and this

was clear they expected her to embarrass

it really proper for you to compete?” Edith, emboldened by her grandfather’s words,

inferior to men?” Evadne’s gaze was icy as she replied, her lips curving into a mocking smile. “If I recall correctly, your grandmother was a celebrated rider in her youth, even winning

turned beet red with mortification, at a loss for

merely shook his head

“Um, Jareth.”

Jareth’s hand nervously. “Evadne has offended

bends over backward for her, what is there to fear? Quite the novelty,” Jareth chuckled, warming her

I didn’t

defining moment, one that might just turn the tables in their favor. Marilla kept her gaze fixed on the ground, her cherry lips parting ever so slightly as she murmured in a Wind, “I’m worried. I’m worried that Edith will

you say?” Jareth asked, not quite catching her

her head

like a relentless tide. She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and forced herself not to dwell on them, even as a sheen

tools,” Evadne said, flashing Barry a confident smile that could rival the sun and moon. “Mr. Barry, thank you

taken aback, his opinion of the young

fearless demeanor reminded him of his

own granddaughter, he’d have to admit that this girl was indeed a force to

grandson were to court

might be worth

go get changed,” Evadne announced cheerfully, waving to them before heading out with Mr. Dylan

careful!” Myra called out, her eyes brimming with

glanced back and flashed–an

it,” Emeric commented, masking his concern with a

burning gaze followed Evadne until she vanished from

be an equestrian?” he asked,

approached with a smirk, standing beside him like

their outward grace, these two were mortal enemies,

said, his voice deep and resonant. “And gifts, as you know, are

“It’s clear you don’t understand her at all. Why mask your insecurity and competitiveness

fingers slowly curling

Evadne see the real you, Avery?” he laughed, his eyes like dark, fathomless whirlpools. “Did she ever see the ruthless Mr. Avery who conspired with Eden and sent men to

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Avery warned, his smile belying the infernal chill

won’t come.”

smile that was both stunning

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