Chapter 189

Chapter 189:

Could a horse really move that fast? Teresa was determined not to be outdone! She snapped her whip forcefully. “Faster! You’re too slow. You’re not even half as fast as the one ahead!” Her vigorous whipping pushed the horse to its limits, and in frustration, it crouched down. Suddenly, Teresa was thrown off its back!

She felt a searing pain as she hit the ground. By this time, Madisyn had already crossed the finish line. Some onlookers noticed Teresa’s fall and hurried over to assist her.

After dismounting, Madisyn stroked her horse, pleasantly surprised by its cooperation. “You’re such a good horse.” The red horse snorted, almost as if in contempt. It seemed to only participate because it spotted its actual owner nearby.

Teresa, helped to her feet and visibly battered, approached Madisyn looking quite disheveled. Madisyn looked at her coldly. “You lost.”

Liza immediately protested, “Madisyn, can’t you see Teresa was injured? And you still have the nerve to say that?”

Madisyn responded bluntly, “She was injured due to her own recklessness. She lost, and her injury doesn’t change that.”

“You’re so heartless. We’re all colleagues. Shouldn’t you show some sympathy?” Liza blamed her bitterly.

Onlookers were taking in the scene. Emeline couldn’t help but intervene, saying, “Wasn’t it Teresa who suggested the competition? Why didn’t you object then? Now that she’s injured, you blame Madisyn. Isn’t that hypocritical?”

“Exactly, we all saw what happened.”

“Teresa’s injury is unfortunate, but a loss is a loss.”

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Madisyn faced Teresa. “Time to honor your promise.” Teresa’s face was ashen, and she clenched her teeth, barely containing her anger at Madisyn. Through gritted teeth, she said, “Fine… I lost, and I accept that.”

Liza showed sympathy. “Oh, Teresa, you’re just too good-hearted.”

Teresa intended to come up with a few insignificant lies to brush off the situation, but Madisyn, with a knowing smile and squinted eyes, interjected, “Teresa, be sure to reveal the biggest lie you’ve told, or I might have to do it for you.”

Teresa was puzzled and then noticed Dane and Andrew approaching. Not everyone was familiar with Andrew, but Dane was well-recognized.

“Mr. Johns.” As he approached, the crowd greeted him. The women couldn’t help but steal glances at Dane’s handsome, refined demeanor. Handsome, young, and an heir to the group—such a man was rare to find.

Dane acknowledged everyone with a polite nod, then turned to Madisyn. “What was the bet?”

Madisyn casually explained, “She lost, so now she needs to confess the lies she’s told everyone.” Dane’s gaze shifted to Teresa.

Feeling his intense scrutiny, Teresa felt a wave of pressure wash over her. His presence was indeed intimidating! Sweat beaded on her forehead as her heart raced.

Madisyn urged, “Go ahead, Teresa.”

Teresa relented. “Alright… Actually, I’ve misled everyone. I am not really…”

All eyes fixed on Teresa.

Teresa added, “I’m not as flawless as I appear. I often slack off at work and find myself daydreaming. I’m truly sorry, and I commit to improving my focus moving forward!”

The crowd had expected a more significant revelation and felt somewhat let down by her confession.

Liza quickly reassured her. “It’s okay, Teresa. Who doesn’t slack a little at work? The important thing is that the work gets done.”

Looking at Dane, Liza seized the opportunity to voice a grievance against Madisyn. “Mr. Johns, Madisyn has been really harsh on Teresa. Just look how intimidated Teresa looks.” Liza wiped the sweat from Teresa’s brow, hoping Dane would defend Teresa.

However, Dane remained impassive. “A bet is a bet. You must accept the outcome.”

Madisyn, arms crossed and looking slightly annoyed, pressed Teresa. “Are you still planning to deceive everyone? If you don’t tell the truth, I will.”

This piqued everyone’s interest, leaving them wondering what else Teresa might be concealing.

With clenched teeth and a fiery gaze, Teresa snapped at Madisyn, “You’re upset because I’ve spoken poorly of you, aren’t you? If you weren’t so vicious, I wouldn’t have said those things. You’re being unreasonable!” With that, Teresa stormed off.

Her heart thumped wildly, as if it might jump right out of her chest. If Madisyn revealed the truth in front of everyone, she dreaded how they would view her! She was terrified!

Fleeing seemed like the only option. If Madisyn disclosed everything, she wouldn’t have to confront the aftermath. Teresa aimlessly wandered the estate.

It was only at nightfall that she received a call from Kian, who had just arrived. She met with Kian, feeling very anxious. If Madisyn had revealed the truth, Kian might have found out too.

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