Chapter 166: Cousin



Ellis frowned, giving Keira a second look.

Why did this woman look somewhat familiar?

She seemed to bear a resemblance to his third uncle...

With this thought in mind, he turned to Isla. "My third uncle mentioned that your mom is an old friend of his, asking me to look after your Olsen family for a while. Surely your family isn't so poor that you haven't even taken equestrian lessons, right? How can there be a sister who doesn't know how to ride horses?"

Isla immediately lowered her head, adopting a look of shame.

Without a word from her, of course, there was a little lackey to speak up for her. "Mr. Olsen, that's not Miss Olsen's biological sister. Her mother is a mistress; that girl is the Olsen family's illegitimate daughter. Of course, she wasn't treated well from her childhood and never learned horseback riding."

This statement displeased Ellis.

When his third uncle mentioned Jodie South, he did so with nostalgia and even made Ellis promise to help by checking if Jodie was doing well, and that Ellis should pay her a visit as a junior should.

If her husband had an illegitimate daughter, how could she possibly be living well?

Ellis snorted with derision. "An illegitimate daughter attending our banquet? Isla, your mother has really spoiled her too much!"

Isla forced a bitter smile and put on a helpless act. "Mr. Olsen, she's no longer the Olsen family's illegitimate daughter now. She's the wife of Uncle Lewis..."

Ellis was shocked. "What? You're saying Lewis married an illegitimate daughter?!"

Isla nodded...

But Ellis just sneered. "Ha, that hypocrite. I didn't expect he'd have such a day!"

Jake caught the implications in his words and immediately asked, "Mr. Olsen, you know my uncle?"

"Of course, I know him. We were classmates abroad!" Ellis said with a sneer, "Back then, I thought he looked decent enough and considered introducing him to a cousin at home who hadn't married yet. But this hypocrite rejected me..."

"Let's go!"

Ellis led everyone forward, "Let's go see for ourselves. He rejected several of my cousins. I want to see what kind of wife he ended up marrying! Lewis!"

Keira saw this group approaching from afar, so she prepared to dismount.

After all, as the owner of the equestrian club, she and Lewis should go and greet them.

But she didn't expect that just as she got close to Lewis, she saw someone who resembled a pompous peacock charge over, amorous eyes full of arrogance. He put his hands on his hips and said, "Lewis, you rejected my little sister, and you end up marrying a woman who can't even ride a horse? You really have no taste!"

Lewis frowned. "Ellis, if you've got nothing nice to say, you can shut up."

Yet, from his response, Keira quickly assessed the relationship between the two men.

There was scolding and irritation in Lewis's voice; the other man must be his nemesis.

She immediately classified Ellis as an enemy.

Why would Ellis listen to Lewis?

He walked straight up to Keira, examining her from top to bottom deliberately in a frivolous manner. "Lewis, your wife sure is pretty, but you shouldn't be so shallow, judging by her looks alone."

The frown on Lewis's face was so deep it looked like it could kill a fly.

Indeed, he and Ellis were classmates, and their auras had always clashed while they were abroad.

Ellis loved socializing and parties, and each time he invited Lewis, Lewis never attended, eventually making Ellis take a dislike to him.

But even so, Ellis had always been relatively polite to him.

Today, those words seemed intentionally provocative.

Lewis narrowed his eyes and glanced at Isla standing beside him, instantly understanding that Ellis had come here to target Keira on Isla's behalf. He said sternly, "Ellis, if you disrespect my wife again, don't blame me for being rude!"

"Oh dear, I'm so scared!"

With feigned fear, Ellis laughed. "But you know me, I've always respected the strong. As classmates, I suppose I should show some respect for your wife. How about this, why doesn't your wife race me around the track?"

Lewis immediately said, "I'll race you. She can't ride a horse."

Ellis exaggerated his response. "You can't be serious? Someone doesn't know how to ride in this day and age? Isla, your family really hasn't treated the illegitimate daughter well, have you? Not even giving her riding lessons? Bringing her here to the equestrian club, isn't that a disgrace?"

Upon hearing this, Isla immediately responded, "Mr. Olsen, it was my father's decision..."

The young gentlemen from Clance immediately started to chime in. "Isn't she your father's illegitimate daughter? He doesn't even like her?"

Someone quickly explained, "Mr. Taylor Olsen loves his wife dearly. He's famously devoted to his wife. It was Keira's mother who tricked him, and then shamelessly clung to the Olsen family, refusing to leave after having her..."

A cold glint flashed in Ellis's eyes.

Being friends with Lewis, he certainly wasn't a simple character.

He was just more flamboyant in his actions.

If his third uncle wanted to protect Mrs. Olsen's dignity, then the existence of this illegitimate daughter must certainly be a disgrace to Mrs. Olsen. Today, he'd help vent some anger then!

Thinking this, he glanced at the people beside him.

They immediately understood his intention and started to point and whisper about Keira/

"No wonder she hasn't had riding lessons. She's just a pitiful girl, unloved by her father and mother. The Olsen family did well enough just to feed her and raise her..."

"I heard that back when Isla was learning to ride horses, Keira was serving her, even kneeling down to be a step for her to mount the horse!"

"Mr. Horton, your taste is really questionable, marrying such a wife. She's utterly worthless..."

Ellis glanced at Keira, who, regardless of what everyone said, showed no change in expression. He thought this illegitimate daughter really had some nerve.

At least this composed demeanor was something Isla didn't possess.

He scoffed and said, "What's there to be scared of if you haven't learned? Miss Olsen, right? Just run one lap with me. If you grit your teeth and endure it, I promise no one will speak about you again! Do you dare?"

Upon these words, everyone burst into laughter.

"Mr. Olsen, stop teasing her! She was already so scared she could only be led by a rope and walk slowly. How can you make her run? She'd be terrified out of her wits!"

"Not knowing how to ride is very dangerous, and the horses here are all tall and powerful. If she falls while running, it could be fatal!"

"By then, Mr. Horton will be devastated, he'll be a widower!"

"Don't say that. I bet Miss Olsen is so scared right now that her legs have gone weak, and her face has turned white..."

Lewis's expression was extremely unpleasant.

In Oceanion, out of respect for him, people would not dare to speak so offensively.

But these people from Clance seemed rather unrestrained.

He clenched his fists, about to teach this group a lesson, when his wrist was suddenly grasped by a soft hand.

Lewis was slightly taken aback, only to see Keira stepping out from his side, "Then let's run that lap."

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Chapter 167: Horse Trainer



Keira's offhand remark made Lewis frown and blurt

out involuntarily, "No way!"

Ellis hadn't expected Keira to agree. All he wanted was

to humiliate her with a few words and use her to mock

Lewis, to thoroughly slap their faces in public.

So when Keira agreed, he was momentarily stunned.

Then, hearing Lewis's words, he immediately laughed. "Why not, Lewis? Could it be that you don't have confidence in your own wife? It's just horse racing,

isn't it?"

Lewis's sharp gaze instantly turned toward Ellis, and he said angrily, "Don't you know the dangers for a novice in horse racing?"

Ellis pursed his lips. Although he had a nasty temperament, he hadn't actually wanted to cause a fatal accident, so he quickly retorted, "Tsk, if you can't handle it, then don't participate! She wants to join in everything without the ability, but she should just stay home and be a trophy wife. Don't come out and disgust us!"

The group of rich heirs behind him immediately echoed one after another:

"Exactly, Mr. Horton. You treat an illegitimate daughter

like a treasure. If she's so precious, she shouldn't be brought out to embarrass herself!"

"Of all people, Lewis Horton is infatuated with a

woman, to the point of being blinded, who would have thought..."

"Hey, illegitimate daughter, if I were you, I'd just be his canary and not leave home to embarrass him!"

Amidst the mockery of the crowd, Isla and Jake exchanged glances, excitement gleaming in their eyes.

This time, Keira had made a huge fool of herself!

Once back home, Nathan would certainly seize this point to push for their divorce again.

How could the Horton family have such a disgraceful hostess?!

Isla took the opportunity to speak. "Mr. Olsen, please be reasonable. My aunt has never seen such a scene..."

Ellis snickered. "It's so disappointing to have something that can't even make a public appearance!"

After saying that, his gaze turned back to the racetrack, and upon spotting Chasing Wind, his eyes immediately lit up. He then said to Lewis, "I've long heard there's a horse in Oceanion named Chasing Wind, and seeing it today, it truly is outstanding.

Lewis, a hero deserves a splendid horse. With you, the horse is just a tool to amuse a beauty. How about this, since your wife dares not race with me, why don't you sell the horse to me? Name your price!"

Ellis had long been drooling over Chasing Wind.

Fine horses were hard to come by, especially one with a wild temper that only obeyed its master. It was a genuine treasure for any horse enthusiast.

Seeing Chasing Wind leisurely strolling in the racetrack with Lewis had nearly infuriated him.

In his view, a horse like Chasing Wind deserved

respect!

Lewis replied coldly, "Not for sale."

Ellis pressed on, "Yet you let this illegitimate daughter

to anail it? When we were in school hour did I not realize you had become so lovesick?"

He frowned. "Moreover, I heard that when Chasing Wind was sent to Oceanion, no one could tame it; it nearly starved to death alive! It was Oceanion's most skilled horse trainer who subdued it in the end. Are you really honoring the trainer's efforts by doing this?"

Someone behind him asked, "Which horse trainer?"

Ellis explained, "In recent years, a horse trainer appeared in Oceanion. Rumor has it she's a woman who can tame any horse. Many untamable wild horses would rather die of starvation than submit, but this

trainer really understands them. The horses she has tamed still retain their wild nature; she's quite

remarkable!"

"A woman? Taming horses? Is that true?"

Ellis snickered, "Of course, it's true. Chasing Wind was tamed by that person. Just look at its condition now..."

Leaving behind those words, he was so transfixed that he entered the horse ring and walked up to Chasing

Wind.

His passion for horses had reached an obsessive level, and he exclaimed in astonishment "Look at that shinv

coat and all those muscles. It's just standing there, yet I can imagine how the muscle lines would flow when it's running at full speed... Do you know what the most incredible thing about that horse trainer is? The wild horses she tames hardly ever get hurt..."

Ellis said, "I really want to meet her!"

Jake said hastily, "Then, Mr. Olsen, stay a few more days. I'll invite her over, so you two can meet."

Ellis immediately scoffed. "Clance is so far from Oceanion; I'm staying a few days for sure. But you don't need to call anyone. If I get any news of that horse trainer, I'll personally pay her a visit..."

Someone beside them laughed. "Mr. Olsen, it's just a horse trainer. Is it worth it?"

Ellis lifted his chin right away. "How is it not worth it? So many strong men can't tame that valuable horse, yet she can. She's truly a heroine among women!"

After saying that, he deliberately looked toward Keira. "Unlike some people who have never ridden a horse. She still needs someone to hold the reins when riding a horse. How pretentious!"

Keira the horse trainer herself was just called

pretentious...

She figured it out.

Ellis wasn't displeased with her identity; he disliked her as a person.

Thinking about it carefully, she knew what was going on. It must be because of something Isla had said...

While she was pondering, Lewis had already stepped forward. "Ellis, if you have the guts, race me on horseback. What kind of man constantly targets

women?!"

Ellis chuckled. "I wouldn't compete with you. I couldn't beat you abroad, so I'm not stupid enough to humiliate myself here."

After saying that, he approached Chasing Wind, subconsciously wanting to pat its head.

But he didn't expect that in the next moment, Chasing Wind suddenly lifted its front hoof, let out a neigh, and aimed a kick at Ellis's groin!

Ellis was terrified and immediately took two steps back, stabilizing himself just in time.

The others didn't believe this was happening, and one

muscular man shouted, "Hey, is this horse that wild? I'll give it a try!"

He grabbed the reins and mounted the horse.

He was Ellis's exclusive riding coach, usually the best at taming horses, but Chasing Wind was different from ordinary wild horses. As soon as the man mounted, it immediately started bucking in place.

Not even two minutes had passed before it threw him off!

"What a fiery horse," praised the coach.

The people around them immediately gathered to watch the horse.

After throwing off the rider, Chasing Wind instantly raised its head and spun in place. It was an arrogant pose.

Others wanted to step forward and try, but the coach stopped them. "This horse isn't to be trifled with. I just provoked it, and now it's in a state of agitation. It could be dangerous to approach."

Everyone immediately started to back away.

Keira was enjoying the commotion; just as she was about to take a step back, a sudden force from behind pushed her forward, sending her straight in front of Chasing Wind!

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Chapter 168: Riding a Horse



"Keira!"

Lewis wanted to go to her rescue, but his arm was grabbed by Jake. "Uncle, don't go over there; it's dangerous!"

Lewis instinctively tried to break free from the grip, but he was surrounded by people, which prevented him from moving freely. He could only punch Jake hard

in the chest.

Then he tried to push through the crowd...

At the forefront of the crowd were Ellis and his coach.

Seeing Keira rushing over, Ellis's pupils shrank, and he immediately cursed. "What an idiot!"

He wanted to step forward to rescue her, but the coach stopped him. "This horse is too fierce and wil you can't go near it. It's too dangerous!"

Ellis frowned tightly and couldn't help but swear angrily. "What is this illegitimate daughter doing? Has she lost her mind? Didn't she hear a word we just said? We told her not to get close..."

"Lewis, did you marry a wife who has no brain?"

Lewis had already broken free from the crowd and

arrived in front of Ellis. Hearing this, he didn't have time to argue and rushed into the middle of the horse

ring.

His heart was almost in his throat.

At that moment, he couldn't help but feel an intense

regret.

Why hadn't he held on tight to Keira's hand just now? He had let her get pushed to the front of Chasing Wind by the crowd...

Since being purchased, Chasing Wind had remained untamed. It took Lewis several days and nights to get it to acknowledge him as its master, and over the years, Chasing Wind had injured numerous staff members...

No one, man or woman, dared to get too close to it.

Keira was...

Just as Lewis was about to rush in to rescue her, the next moment, he was stunned by the scene before

him.

But he saw Chasing Wind, which had been raging, spinning on the spot, and neighing nonstop, suddenly shivered when Keira approached. It then became quiet, lowered its proudly held head, and even rubbed its horse face against Keira's shoulder.

The crowd was perplexed.

Why did it feel like there was a hint of ingratiating on the part of the horse?

Keira extended her hand to stroke the horse's head,

and the horse immediately calmed down. The fierceness and restlessness that had just been there

seemed to vanish in an instant.

It even started wagging its tail like a dog.

The crowd was dumbfounded.

There was a silence all around.

After a short pause, Ellis said excitedly, "Lewis, your horse is practically psychic! Does it know this woman is your wife, and so it's also gentle with her?!"

Those behind him seemed to realize something, and they began to praise Chasing Wind.

"This horse is truly amazing it understands so much!"

"Almost like a thinking human..."

"My goodness, I actually witnessed worldly sophistication in a horse!"

"No wonder Mr. Olsen likes this horse so much; I

suddenly like it too... Such unabashed favoritism is just incredible!"

Seeing that the discussion among the crowd was heading off-track, Isla started to worry. She hurriedly steered the conversation back. "Uncle, it looks like you've been bringing Keira here often! We had no idea... But that makes sense; you've been married for two years now and have been keeping it a secret from us, especially Keira. My mom has been kept in the dark..."

Intentionally phrasing it this way, she indeed misled

Ellis.

Who knew what means this illegitimate daughter, used to marry Lewis? Wouldn't she then be able to strut around the Olsen family as she pleased? She must have

added more trouble for Mrs. Olsen.

Thinking of the ardor givan bu his unalo

As much as Ellis admired Chasing Wind at that moment, that's how much disdain he had for Keira

Olsen!

He said, "Keira Olsen, since you're often brought here by Lewis, I suppose your equestrian skills should be passable. Come on, let's all run a lap together for fun!"

With a wave of his hand, someone led a horse over.

The young gentlemen around him each mounted their

horses.

Ellis also chose a chestnut horse and mounted it.

Sitting on the horse, he looked imposing and condescendingly said to Keira. "Hurry up and mount, Keira. You can at least mount a horse, can't you?"

The others laughed.

"No way, right? Isn't that the first thing you learn in a riding lesson?"

"Just now I saw Mr. Horton carry her down, so it seems she really can't mount a horse..."

"It might also be that she's too scared. That move by Chasing Wind probably scared the wits out of her..."

Amidst the discussion, Isla walked up to Lewis. "Uncle

Lewis, I think you should apologize to Mr. Olsen and not let Keira run the race. What if something really happened?"

This made everyone's gaze fall back on Lewis once

more.

However, Lewis kept his eyes fixed on the woman in the middle of the horse arena...

Everyone thought Chasing Wind was being polite to Keira because of Lewis, but only Lewis knew that this was their first time at the equestrian center and Chasing Wind's temperament wouldn't allow it to be so

docile in front of her just because she had ridden it for a lap earlier.

Chasing Wind had never been so submissive even in

front of him!

Tying this with what Ellis had just mentioned, that in the entire Oceanion, only one horse trainer had ever

tamed this horse...

So...

Deep down, Lewis had a vague guess!

Indeed, the next moment, he saw Keira flash him a smile and said, "Then let's run a lap."

"Let's go!"

The young gentlemen around her immediately kicked their horses, and the animals began running around

the arena.

Among these figures were girls...

After all, equestrian lessons might now be considered their regular courses, and furthermore, those rich heirs who really disliked horseback riding wouldn't

come to today's equestrian meetup.

Ellis looked at Keira and laughed arrogantly. "Get on

the horse!"

Keira once again stroked Chasing Wind's head.

Chasing Wind was incredibly tall, and the stirrups wer fitted for Lewis's height. It was a bit difficult for Keira to step up, and just as she was about to grab hold of the saddle behind Chasing Wind and swing herself onto the horse, a tall figure suddenly approached.

Lewis came in front of her, his hands braced together.

Then he bent down slightly, his features like a painting. His voice was low and magnetic. "Let me help you get

on."

Keira looked into his dark eyes and smiled faintly.

She stepped on the back of Lewis's hands and as he lifted her with force, she used the momentum to leap onto the horse, then firmly planted her feet in the stirrups and tightened the reins!

This fluid movement dazzled Lewis.

Ellis sneered, "All flash and no substance. What's the use of these fancy moves? If you've got the skills, then

run!"

The others laughed as well.

"For girls, looking good is enough. Mr. Olsen, you don' seriously think she can compete with us in speed, do you?"

"If she can ride around smoothly, that's all that matters! She's an illegitimate daughter who has never taken a riding lesson. How could she possibly outrun you?"

Among the low murmur of the crowd, Keira suddenly raised her eyebrows at Lewis, then shifted her gaze back. She lightly patted Chasing Wind and said, "Go!"

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Chapter 169: Bully



Hearing Keira's clear voice, Chasing Wind began to trot at a leisurely pace.

Keira wasn't trying to show off her skills, nor did she intend to flaunt anything. She just wanted to complete a lap and get the task done.

That way, Lewis wouldn't lose face because of her.

It would also keep Ellis from being so arrogantly triumphant.

Dressed in white riding gear, her spine ramrod straight, she rode the tall horse at a leisurely pace, unwittingly becoming the center of attention for

everyone present.

Isla also mounted a horse. novelbin

There was no help for it. With Ellis entering the equestrian arena, they all wanted to accompany him, and her slow riding wasn't a big deal as long as she didn't break into a run. There would be no risk to her

unborn child.

Isla was followed by a few lackeys she had summoned,

and those women were flattering her with beaming smiles:

"Miss Isla, your mother is really impressive. She's able

to invite Mr. Olsen from Clance to this kind of

equestrian gathering!"

"Not just Mr. Olsen. Don't underestimate the other young masters from those families! Their family backgrounds are quite formidable as well!"

"Isla, I used to think your family was just a middle-class household, but who would have known you had such powerful connections? Why didn't you show off before? Your family is so low-profile!"

"Isla, your family name is also Olsen. Is your family related to the Clance Olsen family?"

Isla had already looked into this matter.

Indeed, there was a connection.

Taylor was a very distant relative of the Clance Olsen Family, separated by many generations, and due to the distance, there had been no contact between the two

families.

Taylor grew up in Oceanion and went to university in

Clance.

After graduating, he married Mrs. Olsen, Jodie South,

and it was only after this that he returned to

Oceanion...

When Mrs. Olsen was in Clance, she made contact

with many prominent young people from powerful families, and it seemed she had a pretty good relationship with them.

This time, she just casually sent a few messages to those in Clance, and some of the people who came today did so because of Ellis, but others came out of respect for Mrs. Olsen's family.

In any case, these rich second-generation individuals indeed represented a formidable network of

connections.

When Isla turned her gaze to Ellis, she saw that Jake had already mingled among them, chatting and laughing.

Ellis, as the standout of this generation in the Olsen family, might have been showy in his actions, but he took very good care of Jake out of respect for Mrs. Olsen.

At least, however, Ellis felt inside, he appeared to get well with Jake on the surface.

along very

But Jake was young and eager after all. He already wore a hint of pride on his face, unlike Lewis's maturity and depth.

Isla's eyes flickered.

If she had known earlier that Mrs. Olsen had so many connections, she wouldn't have set her sights on Jake. If she could have married Lewis, she wouldn't have to

live so hard now.

Keira really has good fortune!

Isla glanced at Keira, nudged her horse, and picked up the pace to catch up with her. "Keira, Chasing Wind really understands humans. You're so stable on your first ride, and it hasn't even shown its temper to you."

This comment made the group of rich heiresses following her laugh.

"Judging by her appearance, this can't be her first time riding experience. Who wouldn't be scared their first time?"

"It's definitely not her first time. Didn't you hear?

When Miss Isla was taking riding lessons as a child, she was there, acting as a human stepping block for Miss

Isla!"

s that still a thing? I've only seen it on TV, where eunuchs would kneel down and let the emperor step on their backs to mount a horse. I've never seen it in

real life. Miss Isla, why don't you and Keira perform it

for us?"

Isla's smile deepened at the corners of her lips. "Don't say that, times have changed. Now, Keira is my aunt, and my uncle is right here watching..."

"That doesn't change the fact that she's an illegitimate daughter! I heard when she was younger, she even had to fetch wash water for your feet?"

"Ew, a foot-washing maid. How disgusting!"

Keira's eyes turned cold as she stared straight at Isla. "It was you who pushed me just now, wasn't it?"

Isla narrowed her eyes. "Keira, what are you talking about? I don't understand... But Mr. Horton's horse is quite temperamental; you really have to be careful..."

Keira said nothing further and simply gave Chasing Wind's reins a gentle tug.

Chasing Wind immediately showed an unruly and impatient demeanor, casting a glare at Isla's horse, snorting softly through its nostrils.

Isla's horse was suddenly startled and took a half-step to the side, its front hooves collapsing with a thud, making Isla tumble directly off the horse!

Isla rolled off, her riding outfit now smeared with dust from the ground.

But because the ground of the riding arena was loose

and soft, it didn't cause much harm to her unborn

child.

However, she was in a totally disheveled state, and it was exceedingly embarrassing.

"Miss Olsen!"

Staff and her lackeys rushed to her side, asking anxiously, "Are you alright?"

Isla clenched her fists tightly. "Keira, you did that on purpose!"

Keira leisurely adjusted the reins. "What are you

talking about? I don't understand. Plus, it's my first

time riding a horse; I don't know how to control it. Mr. Horton's horse is very fierce. Isn't your horsemanship supposed to be good? How could you get so close to me? That was quite careless, wasn't it?"

Isla was speechless!

Those words sounded all too familiar!

She trembled with anger.

Just then, Jake and Ellis noticed the commotion here

and had already galloped over.

Jake alighted from his horse and walked over to Isla's side. "Is the baby alright?"

Isla really wanted to roll her eyes.

But seeing Ellis also looking over, she stared direct Keira, her lips quivering. "Aunt, I'm sorry. I shouldn' have been disrespectful to you. I shouldn't have let everyone bring up your status as an illegitimate daughter..."

She lowered her head, and with a voice of

aggrievement, she said, "When I get back, I'll persuade my mother properly. I'll accept you and stop picking

fights with you... You can come back to the Olsen

family whenever you want. I won't dare stop you again, but can you please not harbor any ill intentions toward my baby? It's innocent!"

As she spoke, her eyes reddened.

Keira frowned tighter. "What are you talking about? When did I ever want to return to the Olsen family?

Mrs. Olsen has never blamed me..."

Isla immediately nodded. "Of course, my mother wouldn't dare blame you... After all, you are now my

uncle's wife in the eyes of the law..."

Hearing this, Ellis grew more and more annoyed. Suddenly, without a word, he rode over to Keira's side, then fiercely whipped her horse's hindquarters!

Chasing Wind, startled, leapt forward and began to swiftly.

Ellis, an excellent rider himself, followed right beside Chasing Wind and sneered. "Miss Olsen, you like to bully others with your power? Then let's give you a taste of your own medicine!"

Keira was perplexed.

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Chapter 170: Horse Racing and Face-Slapping



Keira frowned, about to speak, when Ellis's whip snapped against Chasing Wind's butt once more, suddenly boosting its speed again!

Ellis's expression was grim, tinged with anger.

Today, he was determined to teach this illegitimate daughter a lesson!

With him there to protect her, she wouldn't die from a

fall, but he could scare her to death!

Ellis had always enjoyed playing such cruel jokes since he was young. He lost count of the number of girls he had driven to despair on horseback, making them cry and beg for mercy in utter humiliation.

After dismounting, they would sometimes even soil

themselves.

The malicious daughters of the wealthy aristocratic families were all subdued by his lessons, earning him the reputation of a devil incarnate in Clance.

Today, he wanted the illegitimate daughter to run for her life in utter disarray, preferably scared out of her

wits, fleeing in a most disgraceful way, so that she

lose all face and never be able to attend any

social event again.

Let's see how she would bully Mrs. Olsen and her daughter after that!

With that thought in mind, Ellis lashed Chasing Wind on its butt once again with his whip.

Chasing Wind's speed surged anew!

Ellis's horse almost couldn't keep up.

He followed closely behind, sneering as he watched the girl in front.

But seeing as Chasing Wind was moving too fast, Keira leaned forward, almost flat against the horse...

Her posture was correct, but her face must be contorted with fear by now, right?

Ellis snickered, his voice calm and composed, "Keira, beg me now, and if you apologize to Isla after this, I'll let you off. How about it?"

However, the girl lying on the horse's back turned her head at that moment.

Her bright eyes were still cool and calm, and with barely parted lips, she said, "Mr. Olsen, how about we make a bet?"

Ellis believed she was definitely feigning that calm

demeanor!

He asked disdainfully, "What bet?"

"Those flags up ahead will mark the finish line. Let's see who can get there faster

Ellis scoffed. "You're overestimating yourself! Fine,

what's the stake?"

"If I lose, I'll apologize to Isla as you just said."

Keira said indifferently, "But if I win, you go to Lewis and bow your head, admitting you'll never be his equal!"

Ellis burst into laughter. "You just want me to let you go, don't you? You think I can't see your little ploy? B I accept your bet!"

At that moment, he had to admit he was somewhat impressed by Keira. Despite the situation, she was able to respond with such ease.

Coming un with this betting idea to make him let her

go was quite shrewd.

Anyway, if she lost, she would still have to apologize to Isla, so he considered giving her a way out.

After leaving that comment, Ellis was ready to overtake Chasing Wind on the inside, assuming Keira would slow down, but just as he sped up...

"Go!"

Keira kicked the horse's sides with both feet, and with a calm, bright voice, pushed Chasing Wind to increase its pace!

Ellis only saw a blur as Chasing Wind suddenly went a horse's length ahead of him!

Ellis was stunned.

Kei skilled riding, her cool and collected demeanor,

and the clear sound of her voice when she accelerated

all made him realize, she was no novice!

Ellis lashed his own horse's tail fiercely, determined to catch up.

How could his horsemanship possibly be worse than that of an illegitimate daughter?!

On the other side, Isla and the others had long since stopped and were watching the activity in the horse

field.

Isla looked down at the dust covering her clothes and the layer of dust on her hair, clenching her fists.

Someone immediately tried to restore her dignity.

"Miss Isla's equestrian skills have always been excellent; she's always been one of the best among

us..."

"Exactly, Miss Isla has been outstanding since she was young and has always been the child our parents compared us to. Every time they brought her up, they told us to learn from Miss Isla..."

"Speaking of which, Keira is famously just a pretty face right? I remember back at school, she was always the worst student in class... It's true what they say about children born to different mothers!"

"She's not only bad at studying, but she's bad at everything, after all, she comes from such a lowly birth..."

"Look over there!"

While a few people were mocking in secret, suddenly a shocked cry made everyone turn to look at the field!

They saw Keira and Ellis say something, and then Chasing Wind had started to gallop rapidly, quickly throwing Ellis's horse behind!

The few people who were chatting were astonished.

Jake stared blankly at the equestrian field and saw Keira's poised and impressive stature. He blurted out in disbelief, "How could she possibly ride a horse?!"

Isla was also stunned, incredulously watching the equestrian field.

Equestrianism had always been her proudest activity; she'd won quite a few competitions in it, and that was why she dared to hold this banquet to entertain Ellis,

but how could...

The speed at which Keira was now riding was something she'd never achieved!

Isla clenched her fists tightly, then suddenly said, "It must be because Chasing Wind is such a good horse... Yes, this horse is a prestigious Ferghana horse. No

wonder so many people want good horses. The bonus a good horse brings is all too significant!"

Jake also tensed his jaw. "Right, it must be that..."

The rest seemed to refuse to accept the fact that Keira could outrun them at horse riding, and so they were all swayed by this reasoning.

"Keira is racing against Mr. Olsen. Even if she wins, it's not something to be proud of. After all, Mr. Olsen's horse is just an ordinary one..."

"Chasing Wind is not only famous in Oceanion but all over Crera. it has a pure Ferghana horse pedigree..."

While the crowd was abuzz with discussion, Ellis cursed under his breath. "Damn it, Keira, even if you win, it's only because of that horse. If I had brought n Rising Sun here, you definitely wouldn't have beaten me! Giddy up!"

He was furious as he whipped his horse again.

His horse was also one of the better ones at the

Horton family Horse Field, second only to Chasing Wind.

However, due to its pedigree, its speed had already

reached its peak, and now, with this incessant urging, it suddenly became spooked

But then, the horse suddenly lost control, leaped out of the equestrian track's railing, and bolted away!

Ellis was immediately stunned. He pulled hard on the

reins but to no avail!

The entire equestrian field erupted in chaos.

That was a very serious horse-riding accident! If not handled carefully, Ellis might fall off the horse and die!

The horse field's trainers and Ellis's instructors all

panicked. They quickly mounted horses in pursuit, and the ambulance nearby roared into action, attempting

to save him!

Isla and Jake exchanged glances.

In their eyes, in addition to panic, a hint of excitemetes suddenly emerged.

The accident with Ellis happened while he was racing against Keira. If Ellis's family pursued the matter for accountability, they would certainly demand an explanation from Lewis!

Having offended the Clance Olsen family... Lewis's days would be numbered!

They hadn't anticipated this twist at the equestrian visit. What an unexpected joy!

With this thought, a touch of excitement surfaced in their eyes.

Lewis also frowned and ran a few steps to the horse nearby, trying to join the rescue.

Ellis was a person of special status; an accident like this would be difficult to explain to the Clance Olsen family!

But he was far from the spot where Ellis had been racing, and with the spooked horse accelerating, he had no chance of catching up.

Just when everyone held their breath, fearing a major

catastrophe was coming...

The agile figure of Chasing Wind suddenly leapt into the air, jumped the railing, and went straight after Ellis!