Charles and the others had also returned from their race. The three of them were sweating profusely, but their eyes were bright from the exercise, and it was hard not to notice the enthusiasm on their faces. It was clear to see that they had a good race.

“Here’s some water, President Lane,” Rebecca said as she took up two bottles of water and tossed one of them to Charles.

 

He took it over and quipped, “Thanks.”

“What about me?” Zane regarded Rebecca unhappily when she did not give him bottled water like she did Charles. “I was the one who drove you here. Why is he the only one who gets water?”

Rebecca rolled her eyes at him. “Okay, here you go!” She took another bottle and tossed it to him.

It was only then that Zane broke into a satisfied grin. He twisted open the cap and took a few gulps, then doused the remaining water over his head and face. “That’s the stuff!”

 

“Feels pretty good,” Charles agreed heartily as he shook water droplets from the tips of his hair.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the field, Tina handed a bottle of water to Toby as well. “Here you go, Toby. Have a drink of water.”

 

“Okay.” Toby took the bottle and twisted the cap, but he did not drink and instead gave the bottle back to her. “You can take the first sip.”

At the sight of his warm chivalry, Tina broke into a dazzling smile. “Thank you, Toby.”

and bent over to take another bottle of water, then drank deeply. He had only just taken several gulps when a panicked shriek

looked into the distance and saw

the other hand, was scared witless as she tried to keep herself steady on the saddle. Her body tipped back and forth uncontrollably. She might have a tight grip on the reins now, but if this were to go on, the horse would shake her off

then ran over to his horse

only just mounted his horse when a figure on another horse

at the sight of this, Charles frowned. Nonetheless, he wasted no time in digging his heels into

only Zane

the restroom, and Tyler

asked, “Oh my, it looks like Toby is going to rescue Sonia. Does

was trying to get on her nerves by making a joke out of her. She forced out a tight smile, though her hands were clenching the bottle tightly as she said, “Of course not. It’s only natural that

from the way you’re behaving, I think you’re lying,” Zane teased, his smile growing ever more wicked as his eyes

and quickly loosened her grip

someone like you has managed to win Toby over; he must have been blind. That being said, it looks like he’s getting

no hiding the panic on Toby’s face earlier, which means he still cares about Sonia. It’s just

Tina snapped icily, cutting him off. She dug her

brow at her.

the incident with my father has greatly offended your family, but there is no need for you to be so hostile as to try and pick on my relationship with Toby, is there? Aren’t you worried that Toby would be unhappy if

ferociously. “He’s my friend, after all. I have his best interests at heart, and if I were to ask

off, her face

other hand, looked like the

and nearly dragged the Coleman Family’s plans—which were carefully curated over many years—through the mud. Naturally, following such an incident, Zane had no intention of going easy on Tina. But such is

track, Toby was holding a trembling Sonia in his arms. She was

back gently, he comforted her in a soothing voice,

made no reply, but she was shrinking into herself from all

that moment, Charles strode over, and his eyes were stormy when he saw Toby holding Sonia in his arms. Nonetheless, he said courteously, “Thank you for saving her, President

latter beat him to Sonia’s rescue; the truth remained that he was much

big deal,” Toby plainly answered as he gave Charles a

with grace. “Well then, could you perhaps let my darling go now? Don’t forget that she’s my girlfriend; it’s inappropriate for you to keep

patting Sonia on the back, and it was only then that he

hold

this realization, Toby turned to look at the lounge area, whereupon he met Tina’s red and watery eyes. He pursed his

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