Chapter 141
“Honey, they’le definitely gonna lose,” Hannah seered, shooting a disdainful glance at Eliana’s gray pony before yanking the black stallion’s rains from Jullan’s hand, looking utterly confidest. However, perhaps because Hannah had pulled too hard, the black horse pawed the ground with its front. hooves.
In the spectator area, the men burst into laughter at the
in sight of Elana’s pony verums Hannah’s sleek black stallion.
“God, why does Theo’s wife always surprise us? Last time she practiced standing at attention on the dance floor, and now she’s racing with whatever that is–donkey or horse?”
“Why o
y didn’t Theo pick a proper horse for her? Is he trying to lose double gold bars to Julian on purpose?“
“Damn, I bet on his wife to win. Can I take it back?”
Julian couldn’t resist sneering, “Mr. Russell, let me remind you–only one round. No second chances.”
“Don’t worry about that.” Theodore first checked Eliana’s protective gear carefully, then lifted her onto the gray pony. “How’s it feel?”
“Not bad.” Thanks to the pony’s short legs, beginner Eliana wasn’t intimidated by the height.
Theodore then went over riding precautions, adding, “Winning isn’t important–just have fun.”
Julian shot Hannah a hard look. “Don’t disappoint me.
“Relax, babe. I promise to beat her.” Eager to impress the wealthy crowd, Hannah mounted the stallion without Julian’s help, swinging herself up neatly by the stirrup
Her move was stunning. The audience groaned, “Well, that’s it–Theo’s wife is screwed. They knew Elana better and had hoped she’d win.
Once both were ready, the referee announced, “Three laps around the field, no obstacles, Start on my shot”
Eliana nodded, “Okay.”
Hannah snapped, “Hurry up i
up and start.
At the gunshot, Hannah whipped the stallion’s rump, and it neighed loudly before charging forward.
Eliana, without a crop, gently patted the pony’s behind and coaxed, “if we win, I’ll buy you carrot.” The pony started moving, but compared to the stallion’s lightning speed, they might as well have been walking
The men in the audience couldn’t help laughing again. “Actually, paying to watch this quirky equestrian show isn’t so bad.”
“Yeah, Eliana’s going slower than a toddler learning to ride.”
Soon, Hannah finished a lap and caught up to Eliana, She deliberately yanked the reins, taunting. “Want me to walk with you?”
Eliana was too busy controlling the pony
sporld. As Hannah prepared to speed off, the stallion refused to move.
“Move! Come on!” Hannah kicked its sides, but the horse just circled in place.
Watching Eliana pull ahead, Hannah scowled in frustration. “You brute–want me to lose? She raised her crop and whipped the stallion repeatedly. “Run right now!”
With a furious neigh, the stallion reared up, and before Hannah could rejoice, it hurled her to the ground.
