Chapter 122

Marshall chuckled, “Those were the days when we were in school. Now, we’re more mature.”

Stella internally rolled her eyes and thought, ‘Competing in a horseback riding race just to hear one call the other big brother? Hardly seems mature for two grown men in their early thirties.‘

Keegan accepted the proposal in a fit of childish avidity. “Well then, you might have a new older brother today,” he said flatly.

Trevor smiled confidently. “Or maybe, a new younger brother for me.

As the whistle sounded, the two horses shot out like arrows.

However, it was not long before the maroon horse took the lead, steadily widening its distance away from Juno.

“It looks like Juno’s vision is still affecting its performance a bit,” said Marshall.

Stella pursed her lips. “Juno won’t lose,” she said in a low, determined voice. Her thoughts added, ‘especially with Keegan on its back.‘

Keegan and Juno were made for each other. No one would understand Juno’s pride as a racehorse better than Keegan, and no one could handle it better than Keegan.

Marshall suddenly remembered something. “By the way…” He took something out of his pocket and handed it to Stella. “Are these yours?”

Stella turned and saw Marshall holding the earrings she had worn last night.

Marshall explained, “I found them in my car this morning. They must have fallen off when I dropped you off last night.”

“They’re mine. I thought I lost them.” Stella took the earrings and thanked him. She thought, ‘ I should have brought the gift along with me when I came here, so I could just give it to him.‘

“How’s Aurora?” Marshall suddenly asked.

Stella did not bother about Aurora. She would even want to stay far away from Aurora. Hence, she said perfunctorily, “Maybe she’s hanging out with her friends.”

Marshall was surprised. “Didn’t Keegan discipline her?”

“Discipline her for what?”

“Ms. Young was badly injured last night. She had three stitches on her arm. She’s unable to complete her recent commercial projects, which led to increasing liquidated damages. Keegan was at the hospital last night, and I thought he would punish Aurora severely, given his personality. It seems unlike him to spoil her like this.”

Stella slowly moved her fingers. Her attention was drawn to Marshall’s mention of Keegan being at the hospital last night. She thought, “That’s no surprise. He rushed to the hospital for Bella Young even though her injuries were minor. Now that she had three stitches, he must be extremely distressed. I can’t believe that he could still rush back home in the morning and put up a show in his grandparents‘

home with me.‘

Stella tried to convince herself that the only reason she had not gotten a divorce yet was Keegan’s money. She reassured herself that when the time came, Keegan would become the CEO, and she would take her share of the money and leave. They would go their separate ways with no strings attached. Therefore, there was no reason to feel troubled by such matters. However, her sadness lingered. The thought of her husband accompanying another woman at the hospital when she was unable to reach anyone and desperately needed a next of kin signature weighed heavily on her heart.

“I don’t know either,” she replied to Marshall. Not wanting to embarrass herself in front of Marshall, she added, “It’s getting a little too sunny here. Please excuse me.” Her voice was strained.

She then hurriedly left the scene.

Meanwhile, the match had entered its second half. Juno, who was one lap behind, suddenly picked up speed.

It ran as fast as lightning, leaving behind only an afterimage of its motion.

Marshall had only seen a horse running at this speed in international–level races.

As Juno approached Trevor’s horse, the latter felt pressured. So, it accelerated its speed as well.

However, its earlier pace in the first half of the match had already taken a toll on its energy. Therefore, despite trying hard, it was eventually overtaken by Juno.

Juno carried Keegan through the finish line. With a triumphant roar, it proudly rose its front hooves in celebration of its victory.