The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

As they walked together, Maloney whispered, These guests were invited by the Lyons family.

Theyre from smaller families and arent connected to us.

Its perfectly fine if you dont know them.

He pointed to the horses in the distance and said, Thats the second-best breed in the world, and over there is the third-best.

Following his gesture, Hannah observed two exceptional horses.

Pointing to one of the dark brown horses, Maloney said to Hannah, That horse used to be a champion.

Hes a purebred with a fiery spirit and a notoriously irritable temperament.

This gentle race isnt really his scene.

Its just for show today.

No one will be riding it.

As the two of them chatted, Remington glanced at Hannah from outside the racetrack and couldnt help but frown.

He always grew frustrated every time he saw her with Maloney.

Hannah donned a sleek professional riding suit and protective gear.

As she emerged, a member of the staff led a beautifully groomed horse to her.

The horse stood out with its striking purplish-red coat, which gleamed with a smooth, lustrous sheen.

At first glance, it was clear that this was an extraordinary specimen.

She examined the horse closely and found its four hooves were in excellent condition.

Just as she was about to lead the horse out, Petersons voice rang out from behind, stopping her in her tracks.

Hannah! Hannah turned around and saw Peterson seated in a wheelchair, with someone standing beside him holding a striking white horse.

Your leg is injured.

What are you doing here? Hannah frowned in confusion.

Peterson smiled, glancing at the white horse beside him.

I raised this one myself.

I had planned to ride it today, but I injured my leg yesterday and wont be able to compete.

Id love for you to ride my horse in the race.

Ill be cheering from the sidelines as you take it around the track.

Will you do it? Hannah met his hopeful gaze, pausing in silence before finally nodding.

Ill give it a try, but I cant promise Ill win.novelbin

It doesnt matter if you win or lose.

I just want my horse to have the opportunity to compete.

With a beaming smile, Peterson signaled to the staff to bring the horse over to Hannah.

By the way, Hannah, this race is different from the ones youve seen before.

Its a bit more dangerous.

Dangerous? Hannah frowned, puzzled by Petersons words.

Isnt it just an entertainment competition? What kind of danger are you talking about? Peterson smiled brightly and said, Theyll go over the rules before the competition starts.

If youre not comfortable with them, you can always choose not to participate.

Father, finding each years horse race predictable and dull, decided to add an exciting new twist this time.

Before each race begins, spectators in the stands place their bets.

Once the race starts, a rider on horseback will chase down the competitors.

The number of riders he manages to catch before crossing the finish line will determine how much his wealth multiplies.

It was essentially a high-stakes gambling game.

Wealthy individuals found this twist particularly thrilling.

Hannah wasnt overly concerned but was curious.

Alright, but whats the real danger? Peterson blinked and said with a hint of mystery, The rider chasing the competitors is allowed to use any means necessary to catch them.

He can do whatever it takes to win.