The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40 You Actually Dared To Show Up

Rosie ran her fingers through Shane’s horse’s sleek black mane. The horse’s name was

as Onyx. His glossy cost

gleamed under the light. The stallion had a regal build, and his temperament was calm

A pleased smile played on Rosie’s lips, and she said, “Onyx has already won first place twice this year. He’s the

favorite to win again”

Sylvie nodded, admiration in her eyes. “With your exceptional riding skills, I have no doubt you’ll surpass Sasha and become the new rising star in the horse racing world,” she said.

Unable to contain her excitement, Vivian clenched her fists. “Go for it! I placed a thousand bets on you. Don’t

make me regret it!” she teased.

Rosie’s confidence wavered for a moment after she heard that. But looking at Onyx, she felt a surge of reassurance. With this horse, her chances of winning seemed far more certain.

Then, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted Brenna standing at the door. The excitement drained from her face. Her smile vanished, replaced by an icy expression, and she sneered, “You actually dared to show up.”

Over the past two days, Rosie had made a point to ask around about Brenna and gathered information from people familiar with the Barrett family. It turned out that Brenna had never attended a single training session in riding, let alone had any experience with equestrian sports.

Rosie had been certain that Brenna wouldn’t dare show up today. Yet here Brenna was, standing just outside the stables, mere minutes before the race. An unexpected surprise.

Brenna’s gaze settled on the black horse beside Rosic. It was a rare and exceptional steed, no doubt about it But Rosie had already chosen it.

What a pity. Still, it wasn’t a big deal. Brenna believed she could choose another one.

She wasn’t entirely sure how skilled Rosie was. But from what she had heard earlier, it seemed like Rosie was very skilled in this.

Brenna’s lips curved into a slow, knowing smile. She said, “Of course, I had to come. You’re here! Otherwise, how else would I get to watch you embarrass yourself?”

Rosie scoffed and replied, her tone dripping with contempt, “Can you even ride a horse? I bet you’ve never even

touched one before.”

She patted Onyx’s sleek neck and smirked. “See? Ethan lent me his horse.”

Pride radiated from her. She even looked at Brenna with a hint of pity. “I really thought Ethan was being so nice to you these past few days because he was interested in you, always looking out for you and staying by your

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Sylve despised Brenna Because of her, she had become laughingstock in high society over the past two days Vivian felt the same. The two of them had been forced to poble velge humring themselves And now they were nothing more than latest gossip among

Vivian stepped forward and spoke to Brenna with apparent hostility “Don’t think that just because you’ve entered the Harper family, you belong to the elite now. And don’t even den of being a match for the world’s richest man. Let me spell it out for you–go

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Sylvie barely spared Brenna a glance before turning to a staff member. “Which horse won the last race? I want

that one,” she said

Not to be outdone, Vivian smirked and said to the staff member beside her, “Then I’ll take the one that came

second.”

She turned back to Brenna, her expression filled with smug satisfaction. “Let’s see how you plan to win now,

she said.

Brenna didn’t seem fazed at all. She simply smiled and said, “Well, best of luck to you both.”

Then, without another word, she turned toward the stables to pick a horse for herself.

But before she could take another step, Sylvie and Vivian stepped in front of her, blocking her path. Dressed head to toe in full riding gear, Vivian gripped a riding crop in one hand and tapped it against her palm as if she were prepared to use it

She said, “What’s the rush? None of the other contestants have picked their horses yet. What makes you think you get to go first? Wait your turn.”

Brenna’s gaze turned cold. She pushed both Vivian and Sylvie, moving them aside. “Out of my way.”

Sylvie’s and Vivian’s expressions twisted with anger. Vivian gripped her riding crop tightly before snapping it against her palm. “How dare you push me?” she snapped.

Before things could escalate further, Rosie stepped in, pulling Vivian and Sylvie back. “Enough. Just hold back for now, I made sure she would compete with us. When she falls off her horse or has some other ‘accident‘ during the race, we won’t be implicated. But if we start something now to target her, we’ll be banned from competing.”

Vivian clenched her teeth and forced herself to calm down. “She should consider herself lucky now.”

Just then, Isabella and Jordy arrived at the stables.

Isabella scanned the horses. Most of them looked strong, restless, and difficult to control. She tugged at Jordy’s sleeve and whispered, “Jordy, I’m scared ”

Jordy placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. He said, “Don’t worry. I’m here. I’ll take care of you.”