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Teresa quickly whipped her horse to make it go faster. It wasn’t just Teresa who was shocked; everyone else was too. Just moments before, they had been mocking Isabella, and suddenly, she had surged ahead, leaving only a streak behind.
“Is this even real?”
“Is Isabella shooting a movie or something?”
“Wow, how did she pull that off? Was she just pretending to struggle earlier?”
“But Teresa already completed a lap. Even with that speed, Isabella might not win!”
The spectators were on edge, eager to see who would win—Teresa or Isabella? As they speculated, Isabella appeared again, racing by like a flash and disappearing just as quickly. Their mouths hung open in astonishment.
This speed… It was terrifying! Isabella was like a whirlwind!
Everyone was stunned again. As Isabella sped by Teresa once more, her heart sank. She had never imagined Isabella could overtake her like this.
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, Isabella had already crossed the finish line. Some onlookers noticed Teresa’s fall and hurried over to assist her.
After dismounting, Isabella 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 Isabella looking quite disheveled. Isabella looked at her coldly. “You lost.”
Liza immediately protested, “Isabella, can’t you see Teresa was injured? And you still have the nerve to say that?”
Isabella 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 Isabella. Isn’t that hypocritical?”
“Exactly, we all saw what happened.”
“Teresa’s injury is unfortunate, but a loss is a loss.”
Isabella faced Teresa. “Time to honor your promise.” Teresa’s face was ashen, and she clenched her teeth, barely containing her anger at Isabella. 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 Isabella, 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. Patton.” 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 Isabella. “What was the bet?”
Isabella 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.
Isabella 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 Isabella. “Mr. Patton, Isabella 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.”
Isabella, 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 Isabella, “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 Isabella revealed the truth in front of everyone, she dreaded how they would view her! She was terrified!
Fleeing seemed like the only option. If Isabella 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 Isabella had revealed the truth, Kian might have found out too.
“Teresa, what are you doing here by yourself?” Kian asked with concern.
Teresa felt a wave of relief at his reaction; it seemed he was unaware of her deceit. Suddenly, a surge of grievance washed over her, and tears began to form in her eyes as she said, “Kian… It’s all Isabella’s fault. That awful woman has been bullying me…” She went on to describe Isabella’s cruel actions.
Kian’s anger flared immediately. “I didn’t realize Isabella could be so malicious. She’s crossed the line! I’m going to make things right for you right now.” He took Teresa’s hand and started walking.
Teresa wondered if he was going to confront Isabella, but she was surprised when he led her to the main villa, where Dane and the senior leaders were. Teresa’s face drained of color in fear. “Kian, why are you bringing me here?”
“We’ll go meet your brother. He’ll definitely stand up for you once he knows the truth. He’ll fire Isabella right away.”
But Teresa stopped and said, “It’s not that simple. Isabella isn’t so easy to deal with. If it were that easy, I would have already had her fired. She’s manipulative and has seduced my brother, making him distant from me.”
“How is that possible?” Kian asked in surprise.
Teresa turned and said, “Let’s get out of here quickly.” Kian bit his lip. He was eager to see Dane, but after hearing Teresa’s explanation, he realized they had to leave immediately.
However, as they were leaving, they ran into Liza and her group. The moment Liza spotted Teresa, she rushed over. “Teresa, I knew you’d be here! We’ve been searching for you everywhere but couldn’t find you. So, you did come to see Mr. Patton. How did it go? Did he help you with your frustrations? And did he mention anything about firing Isabella?”
Everyone watched Teresa with anticipation.
“I didn’t go to see my brother. Isabella has managed to deceive him,” Teresa replied.
“Really?” Liza frowned. “That can’t be right. We’re your friends. We can’t just stand by while Isabella mistreats you. Let’s go see Mr. Patton together and reveal Isabella’s true nature.”
“No, thank you,” Teresa interrupted. “I know my brother well. Let’s deal with this later when he loses interest in Isabella.”
After hearing her words, everyone reluctantly decided to back down. However, when they glanced toward the main villa, they spotted a familiar figure through the window. It was Isabella, unmistakably.
How could she be here? The sight darkened everyone’s mood. It seemed Teresa’s claims were accurate; Isabella had indeed been manipulating Dane. Anger brewed among them. They had always been close to Teresa, but now Isabella had garnered the attention they couldn’t get.
Their frustration grew.
“Teresa, no. We’re going to make things right for you today,” Liza declared, heading toward the villa. The others followed closely behind. They were convinced that Dane had been deceived by Isabella. They believed that if they exposed her together, they could change his opinion of her.
Seeing them head for the door, Teresa panicked. She dashed toward them and blocked their path. “Stop right there! If anyone goes in there, I won’t associate with you anymore,” Teresa shouted suddenly, leaving everyone stunned and bewildered.
“Teresa, we’re doing this to help you,” Liza said, looking baffled.
Teresa regained her composure and realized her earlier outburst was hasty. “Please, just go back for my sake. I know my brother better than you do.” Everyone frowned and fell silent.
As they were about to turn away, the door swung open. Dane’s assistant peered out and asked, “What can I do for you?”
“Nothing. We’re leaving now,” Teresa said with an apologetic smile.
Kian caught sight of several people dining inside through the gap in the door. Dane, Isabella, Andrew, and… Evie? Why was Evie there? Kian’s fist tightened, and he strode in without hesitation.
Liza was taken aback. “Kian?”
Teresa couldn’t stop Kian in time. She saw Evie at the table and felt equally confused.
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