Chapter 1286: Another voice chimed in, wary and low, "Yeah. Think about it. If something terrible happens, it's not just personal. It'll drag down the McCoy family's stock prices too." Just then, someone called out toward Nikolas. "Alright, that's enough! Cback and eat. If anything bad happens, your father won't let you off easy." Nikolas curled his lip in a cold sneer. "My father's been quiet so far. That means he's fine with it. It's just a horse ride. What could go wrong? If you're scared, Daniela, go ahead and pick the tamest horse you can find." Daniela smiled at his taunts, refusing to waste her breath on an argument. She wasn't here to play their game.
Each McCoy family member had their own horse, but Nikolas wasn't about to make things fair. He led out a massive, wild stallion, straight from the area where they kept the fiercest, untamed horses. This one had never been broken by anyone.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe ground trembled under the stallion's hooves, its nostrils flaring as it snorted heavy, angry breaths. The sight of the beast made everyone pause, the tension palpable as it seemed to sense the impending challenge.
To the onlookers, it felt like the opening move of a dangerous duel. A reporter, sharp-eyed, pointed out, "Look at its eyes! They're red!" A horse with red eyes meant trouble. It was a sign that only a true professional had any hope of staying on its back.
The crowd instinctively stepped back, whispers rippling through the air. "The McCoy brothers are vicious. Even they can't control that monster, and they expect her to?" one person murmured.
"I heard it took more than fifty people just to catch that horse in the wild," someone else added.
"Look at those cuts on its legs. It's at its most dangerous now. Even expert trainers would keep their distance, or risk being thrown clear across the field," another voice warned.
Across the yard, the McCoy brothers exchanged sly, cruel smiles. Nikolas stared down at Daniela, his voice thick with arrogance as he asked, "Well, Daniela, still want to give it a try?" More Chapters glnoDaniela's eyes narrowed with disdain as she looked at the five men standing across from her. She let out a cold laugh and said, "How about a bet? Do you dare?" Nikolas, standing tall with the McCoy family backing him, gave a smug snort. “A bet? What kind of bet are you talking about?" Daniela's smile grew even wider. "Simple. If I win, you have to crawl on all fours and bark like a dog in front of everyone. How about it?" The McCoy brothers' faces twisted in an instant.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDuran lost his temper first. "Daniela, what the hell did you just say? Who are you calling a dog?" Daniela did not flinch. "I'm talking about you. Didn't the DNA test just prove you and the dog are practically family?" Nikolas' jaw locked tight. His face twitched, and he looked ready to strangle her on the spot.
Cedric quickly stepped forward and moved in front of Daniela. Hervoice stayed pooband sharp. "Well? Are you in or are you too scared?"
Seeing things escalate, Charles hurried over to her side and whispered urgently, "Daniela, what are you doing? This land belongs to the McCoy family. If you keep pushing like this, it won't end well. Nikolas owns this racetrack. He's the best rider in all of Oiscoll. Facing him is a guaranteed loss. And your horse? It hasn't even been tamed. You're not just risking defeat-you're putting your life on the line."
Nikolas shot Charles a freezing look.
yo "Charles, are you still dreaming? You really think Daniela would side with think! you? she you? She's with Cedric now. Get out of here!"