Chapter 69
Nathaniel’s gaze swept over David with visible displeasure. “I asked you to take care of my esteemed guest. Is this how you do it
David was horrified and immediately apologized. Tm so sorry, Mr. Beaumont. I didn’t expect this to happen. I’ll make sure it’s handled properly.”
“And how do you plan to handle it?” Nathaniel asked, looking down at him with a commanding presence. “My quest
very upset right now.”
David felt like his head was about to explode as he pondered, “Yeah. If it were me, I’d be furious, too, if my companion got injured falling off a horse. And we’re talking about Dominick, the CEO of Vanderbilt Group, no less
He quickly said, “Mr. Beaumont, Mr. Vanderbilt, rest assured, our medical team here is very skilled. Ms. Prescott will be fine.” At this point, it was all be could say. He could only pray Marissa’s injuries weren’t serious,
“Whether she’s fine or not has nothing to do with me, Nathaniel said sharply, his expression hardening as his anger visibly escalated.
David blinked, caught off guard “Uh… What?” He then wondered in confusion, Wasn’t this the reason Mr. Beaumont was angry?”
Nearby Alexis and the others were equally stunned. They all assumed Nathaniel was here to back them up, but based on his words, that didn’t seem to be the case. What happened next completely shocked everyone present
Nathaniel strode over to Paisley with an almost exaggerated eagerness, wearing an unmistakably fawning smile. “Oh, my mentor, Ms. Sutton. I’m so sorry. My people didn’t handle things properly and upset you.
It was like a bomb had gone off among the onlookers. Nathaniel, the young heir of Axion Enterprises, was addressing Paisley as his mentor and with such reverence, no less.
Dominick, who had been maintaining a composed expression up until now, was utterly floored. His usual composure shattered, leaving his face a mix of shock and disbelief. ‘Since when did Paisley become Nathaniel’s mentor? he wondered.
In fact, Paisley was just as bewildered. The same question echoed in her mind, and she was just as stunned as everyone
“Uh, when did I become your mentor?” Paisley asked, her face full of disbelief. “What could I possibly have taught you? She did have a few students, but the only one who stuck by her side regularly was Lucy. She was sure she would remember taking on another student
“Horse riding, duh Nathaniel’s eyes lit up as he gestured enthusiastically. The tall man waved his arms like an excited kid. “Remember in Lynford After you won the International Equestrian Championship, we talked at the celebration party.”
Paisley tried hard to recall that evening. She vaguely remembered chatting with a few people, and Nathaniel might’ve been one of them. But all could remember him saying was that he’d treat her to dinner when they were back in the country.
all she
Seeing her struggling to remember, Nathaniel became anxious. “I begged you back then. I asked you to be my mentor and teach me horse riding. I said I’d treat you to dinner back home and formally take you as my mentor. Don’t you remember?”
Paisley took a deep breath and pondered, ‘Crap. I remember the dinner part, but I don’t remember the mentoring… I just accepted his invitation this time and enjoyed free food and fun at the club. Did this mean I unknowingly agreed to officially take him as a student?
Realizing the situation, she felt slightly embarrassed. “It’s just horseback riding, Why not find a professional trainer for that?” There was no way she had the time to teach this pampered heir how to ride.
Nathaniel, however, was insistent. “You’re the Ms. Sutton, for crying out loud. You are a two–time International Equestrian champion, and even Yohan lost to you. Tell me, where else can I find someone more talented and professional? The one teaching me has to be the absolute best.”
His words hit everyone like a bucket of scalding water, leaving them panicked and at a loss. Marissa, being Dominick’s date, was already someone they couldn’t afford to cross. But Paisley, as Nathaniel’s honored guest and mentor? She was even more untouchable.
One of them thought, So, Nathaniel’s honored guest isn’t Dominick, and it’s definitely not Marissa. It’s this woman named Paisley. And she wasn’t lying. Yohan really did lose to her, twice in a row.
She’s the legendary champion of the international three–day eventing championship. Not just any international competition but the most prestigious one held in Lynford
Marissa clenched her teeth and gripped her hands tightly together, grumbling inwardly. “How is this possible? How could Paisley, of all people, be
this skilled
“But if it’s not true, why would Nathaniel treat her so deferentially? No wonder she’s so good at riding. No wonder she knows so much about horses: Marissa felt that she had been unbelievably foolish today. She should never have agreed to the horse race with Paisley
In hindsight, she realized she should have taken action before Paisley’s true identity was revealed–either by teaming up mercilessly drive Paisley out or by stepping back and leaving the scene when Paisley stubbornly refused to go.
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No matter how things might have played out, Marissa was sure it would have been a hundred times better than the mess she was in now.
Dominick stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Paisley with an intensity that mixed shock and a faint trace of jealousy. He mused. Just how many secrets are you still hiding from me, Paisley
