North took a couple of steps forward and stood before the snow-white horse. Her expression was neutral.“I want this horse.”This horse? The bystanders laughed without holding back. Even Cynthia could not help but grin.What an idiot!Liam guffawed. “This horse is a firecracker, and even Cynthia can’t control it. You actually want to ride it in a race against me? You’re losing for sure!”North nodded. Her demeanor was at ease as she flipped herself onto the horse.Everyone waited for her to fall off.Yet, one second passed, and then two…North sat securely on the horse’s back. The horse was extremely gentle and completely different from the bad-natured creature it was when it unseated Cynthia just now.Liam regarded her unaffected expression and felt his heart speed up.“Mr. Rice, do you believe Cynthia just because she said I can’t ride a horse?”North calmly moved past him. “You’re a big boy now, so use your brain. I’ll take the shares.”After she said this, everyone watc
Liam did not understand why he had just been slapped. However, he thought that his saving grace had arrived, so he quickly started shouting.“Dad, help me out here! North Myers tricked me!”Brandon Rice saw the look Gerald wore and shivered all over. He slapped his son again. “How dare you ask me for help when you’ve gotten into so much trouble?!”He turned around and said to North softly, “Ms. Myers, I don’t know how my son offended you, but do tell me. I’ll teach this idiot a lesson for you!”Liam was confused by the slap and asked in disbelief, “Dad, why are you being so courteous to this b*tch? You even hit me because of her?! Don’t tell me you’ve fallen for this b*tch?!“Nice one, North. Of course, you would get in bed with anyone. You’re truly shameless!”“Shut up!” Brandon was ready to pass out. He inhaled deeply and said reverentially, “Ms. Myers, just say the word and I’ll make my son apologize to you!”North swept a glance over Liam’s upset expression and suddenly burs
Brandon’s back went stiff.North laughed lightly. “Your son is right in one thing. Horse racing is meant to be fun. It’s fine to have some small stakes. I didn’t expect him to use those shares to provoke me. You should give some thought to why he did that and who he did it for. Then you can find out why he ended up in such a predicament.”Brandon’s infuriated gaze zeroed in on Cynthia at nearly the same second that she said all this.Liam was annoyed as he gritted his teeth. “North, this is all because of you, of course. Just you wait. I’ll—”“You idiot!” Brandon yelled. “You’re not allowed to interact with Cynthia anymore! You’d better give up on any thoughts there!”Brandon turned around wearing a grim look. “Ms. Bracken, you’re quite shrewd too. You can let my son put himself at stake for you while you become the innocent one and remain unharmed. I’ve seen something new today!”After saying this, Brandon dragged Liam off.Cynthia’s face was deathly pale as she clenched her fi
At some unknown point, Nicholas had walked into the crowd.Cynthia’s head buzzed loudly. It spun like she had been hit by something.The horse belonged to North… So, North had intentionally made her fall from the horse?!Nicholas walked over briskly with a displeased gaze. He was sarcastic as he said, “How dare you say Ms. Myers is not worthy of coming here when her horse is being kept here?“Conversely, it’s you that’s the problem, Ms. Bracken. I remember sending the invitations to the Bracken family, but you’re only their adopted daughter. And yet you have the gall to throw your weight around just because you have an invitation?”Those gathered all exchanged glances. That was right. How could an adopted daughter be so arrogant…?Cynthia’s face was pale. She had been tricked by North and humiliated. Now, she was being told off by Nicholas and openly called an adopted daughter!What had she done wrong? Who could have thought that a country bumpkin like North could know Nicholas?
Now how was she supposed to explain in such a situation?North’s expression was a rare one of helplessness. Gerald’s Adam’s apple bobbed.“That’s alright. You have your own little secrets, Mrs. Howard. I can understand that.”North’s racing heart slowed down, and she let out a breath.Yet, right after that, a crashing wave of guilt overtook her.How could Gerald be so understanding?!Not only was he not offended that she had lied to him, he was even giving her an out. Suddenly, tears filled North’s eyes. If she were not afraid of there being too much trouble from North Aurope, she would have told Gerald everything immediately.Gerald grinned. Very well, it seemed that North had taken the bait.He said casually, “Didn’t I say last time that you should get me when you get bullied? Why didn’t you? Were you worried that I would defend Cynthia?”North’s throat constricted. The stunned expression on her face slowly loosened.“Just now I… I thought I could win, so I didn’t go and ge
Ronald was still talking. “This project needs to be executed by all three families. Your father has recommended Melinda to take charge, but I hope that you can do it.“Why don’t you come for a visit and get an understanding of the project? I’ll have a car waiting for you at the campus gates.”When North hung up, her brain was all fuzzy.Nicky had a collaboration with the South family, and it involved the Myers family too…Her mother was obviously at serious odds with the South family but still made a will with such specific stipulations.Maybe this was a good opportunity to dig for the truth.North did not hesitate further. She immediately went to the university gates and got into the South family’s car. There, she sent Nicholas a text.Soon, Nicholas replied: [The South family has a huge business, after all. They have countless secrets. It’s not easy to find anything out. This collaboration gives you the best chance to investigate the South family.]North set aside her concern
“What do you mean by this, North? Do you think that you have the right to come here just because I do? Who do you think you are that you can compare to me?! Are you here to cause trouble because you’re jealous that Melinda is getting this project?!”North felt like applauding Melinda. With a few words, she had successfully riled Summer up. This way, Summer would take the lead in causing a scene. Melinda was truly exceptional for being able to use her identity as an illegitimate daughter to win over Eiger’s entire family. She was very skilled, and North admitted that she could not compare.North chuckled and asked, “Mr. Eiger, is Melinda in charge of the South family too? Or is it Summer who’s in charge?”Summer’s expression became stunned. “What are you rambling about?!”Melinda bit her lower lip. “Why do you say that, North? I was just giving you a reminder…”“Since Melinda isn’t in charge, why should I leave just because she tells me to?” North sounded curious. “Is it because
Eiger’s face mottled. He was a scion of the South family and was used to having his boots licked. He could not believe that someone would speak so sarcastically to him!“Mr. Sherman, please pay attention to your words!”Melinda felt a well of resentment rush up. Her eyes reddened as she said, “That’s not how things are, Mr. Sherman. North doesn’t have an invitation…”“Miss North, you’re finally here!”The South family’s butler rushed downstairs panting. “You’d better hurry up and go outside. Mr. South has been waiting for you for ages!”Melinda’s words were stuck in her throat as her face went pale. She had a really bad feeling about this. North smiled. “I’m sorry for making Grandpa Ronald wait. It’s not that I didn’t want to go in, but Mr. Eiger and Melinda didn’t allow me inside.”The butler frowned and glared at Melinda in displeasure. Then, he said respectfully, “Mr. Eiger, has Miss North done something to upset you? Please set aside these personal squabbles for now and let