Chapter 1116

Chapter 1116

Alyssa’s decision blew Zoe's mind. Betty guffawed and teased her, Wow, you're great at making

predictions, aren't you?”

"Hmph! Let her be. She'll only overexert herself and fall on all fours!” Zoe's teeth clattered from rage

as she stared hatefully at Alyssa’s confident expression

Winston was doubtful and concerned. “Lyse, can you do it?"

“Dad, you know me best.” She winked playfully at her father.

Winston, Lyla, and Jonah exchanged gazes. Alyssa might be adept at horse riding, but horse racing

was an entirely different matter.

“Ms. Alyssa, horse racing is not a child's play. Moreover, this race. concerns an important business

opportunity and your family’s reputation. It's fine to stay out of the race. Better than falling off the

horse in the race, don't you think? Mr. Taylor would be heartbroken if that happened,” Cornelius

remarked.

He was subtly warning her about losing face in the race, which was worse than losing the race itself.

Everyone present assumed that she would lose badly.

“That's right, Ms. Alyssa. There are no female equestrians in this competition. Do you think it's

appropriate of you to show up?” Zoe joined in the teasing when she saw Cornelius doing the same.

“We know you're competitive, but you have to know your limits, or you'll only suffer.”

“Ms. Zoe, do you believe that women have no place in horse riding, or do you think that women are

inferior to men?” Alyssa countered as she fixed a frosty gaze on Zoe.

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With a snicker, she added, “From my understanding, your grandma was once a famous equestrian

when she was young. In a time when. the country knew little about equestrian sports, Josephine

Harper represented the country at international races and won the gold medal.

“Ms. Zoe, by the sound of it, do you think your grandma’s behavior was “inappropriate’? I don’t

mind you looking down on me, but it isn't right to look down on your own grandma.”

“You-" Zoe was at a loss for words after she shot herself in the foot.

Frowning, Cornelius cast a look at his reckless granddaughter and shook his head.

“Um, Landon,” Lauren mumbled as she faltered. She grasped his hand tightly and said weakly, “H-

Has Alyssa angered Zoe? Isn't she scared of Zoe?"

"Why would she be? Even Jasper is afraid of Alyssa. She probably fears no one else. Isn't that

interesting?” Landon chuckled and rubbed her cold hand.

“No, that's not what I mean...” With her head hung low, she said in an almost inaudible voice, “I'm

scared. I'm scared that Zoe would bully. Alyssa.”

“Lauren, what is it?” Landon missed her words.

“N-Nothing.” She shook her head vehemently as fragments of horrible memories flashed across her

mind overwhelmingly.

Taking a deep breath, she closed her eyes and forced herself to dismiss the thoughts as cold sweat

formed across her forehead.

“I wouldn't have suggested myself if I was not up to the task,” Alyssa announced, flashing a wide

grin at Cornelius as her eyes sparkled. ” Mr. Cornelius, thanks for the concern, but I only participate

in

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Cornelius fell into a daze and renewed his impression of Alyssa. The fearless way she carried herself

reminded him of the young.

Josephine.