Chapter 96


    In the rest area, Ray leaned against a column, watching the girl sitting in the gazebo with an


    emotionless expression. His charming. mesmerizing eyes squinted, adding a touch of irritability to


    his handsome features.


    The girl didn’t speak, and neither did he. The standoff between them persisted.


    He was frustrated. He had humbled himself, pleading with her to join him at the horse racing event,


    yet she still seemed unsatisfied


    Ray was already in a foul mood, and his imitation only grew when he saw Connor arriving with


    Flora. “Why did you bring her here?” he asked, barely containing his annoyance.


    “If it weren’t for Connor, I wouldn’t have bothereding at all Flore retorted not one to back down.


    Ray scoffed. “Do you even know how to ride? I’d hate to see you end up looking like a mess after a


    fall


    Flora lifted her chin defiantly. “I might not be sure about other things, but when ites to riding,


    I’m a pro


    The girl sitting in the gazebo couldn’t help but nce over at Flor. It was the first time she had seen


    someone talk back to Ray like


    that.


    Flora, noticing her gaze, looked back.


    It was Aisha, the girl who hade to her for treatment.


    Her condition had improved significantly. Although herplexion was still pale, at least it looked


    normal now.


    “What an arrogant im! To think you could tell Ray that riding is your fortel Yvonne approached


    with a sharp voice, looking disdainfully at Flora


    Despite her dislike for Ray, she knew his equestrian skills were top–notch, unmatched except by


    Connor, Yvonne’s disdain for Flora, initially due to her engagement to Connor deepened upon


    hearing her boast. “Look at you boasting so boldly. Aren’t you afraid of biting your tongue?”


    The rivalry was evident. Even when Flora was disguised as Séraphine, Yvonne had shown deep


    hostility towards her. Even now, as Flora, the hostility remained.


    Flora couldn’t help butugh. “What are you, a fighting cock?”


    Yvonne was momentarily confused by the remark.


    “I think your red riding outfit matches your style perfectly, Flora said sincerely.


    It dawned on Yvonne then, fueling her mage. Flora was insinuating she was a brash fighting cock,


    arogant and aggressive!


    “Words are cheap. Why not prove yourself with a challenge? Yvonne sneered.


    “Im not interested.”


    Flora saw no challenge inpeting. Her opponents wem too weak to spark her interest


    “s it ack of interest, or are you


    scared?”


    r you used to be scared just at the sight of horses…


    Carina chimed in, “Since when did you learn to ride, Flora? I remember


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    This only confirmed Yvonne’s suspicion that Flora was all talk, likely incapable of riding at all.


    Flora ignored them. “Connor, it’s too noisy here. Let’s go over there.”


    “Sure.”


    Connor took her hand and led her to a quieter part of the racetrack. He whistled, and a horse


    charged towards him. Thunderbolt was Connor’s prized horse, reportedly purchased for a seven–


    figure sum. He was cherished beyond measure.


    Flora rubbed her hands in anticipation. “May take him for a ride?”


    “Of course.


    Flora eagerly reached out to pet Thunderbolt, but the horse, clearly displeased, shook its head and


    snorted aggressively.


    Taking a step back, Flora avoided any harm.


    “Thunderbolt” Connor’s voice was sterp, his expression chilling.


    Sensing his master’s displeasure, the horse calmed down, allowing Flora to touch it.


    However, as Flora attempted to mount, Thunderbolt reared up. Thankfully, Connor was quick to


    steady her, preventing a fall.


    Flora, shaken, reflected on the true nature of such a spirited horse. “Let’s not A spirited horse like


    this doesn’t take kindly to strangers. Il switch to a different one.”


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    Connor, angered and concerned for Flora’s safety, dered, “No matter how spirited, it’s just a


    horse. If it doesn’t behave, it’s gone


    Thunderbolt shivered, whining softly, and knelt down, allowing Flora to mount


    Connor climbed onto it, securing the reins and holding her close. He feared the horse might hurt


    her.


    The couple leisurely rode around the racetrack, their affectionate disy making Ray avert his


    gaze.


    He had invited them to help console Aisha, not to unt their romance!