Marcus Valentine was completely stunned.

This must be an illusion.

The horse was still galloping, but the scenery on both sides was clearly slowing down…

He stared in shock at the girl in front of him.

Evelyn leaned close to the horse's back, gently stroking its neck and body, whispering softly as if soothing it.

Zephyr ran ahead of them, gradually slowing down and guiding the horse to a stop.

Evelyn finally let out a sigh of relief.

Marcus gaped at her.

She actually did it?!

How was that possible…

Alexander Vance and the other safety officers rode up on their horses.

The group surrounded them, all stunned by the scene.

Alexander's gaze immediately fell on Evelyn, confirming she wasn't injured before he relaxed.

Then he looked coldly at Marcus's hand resting on Evelyn's shoulder.

If looks could kill, Marcus's hand would have been shredded a thousand times over.

He urged his horse forward and cleared his throat lightly. "Marcus, haven't you had enough riding? Aren't you afraid the horse might spook again?"

Marcus snapped back to reality and quickly dismounted.

Alexander looked at Evelyn. "Evelyn, you…"

"I'm fine." Evelyn didn't dismount, continuing to gently stroke the horse's head to calm it.

Someone couldn't help but speak up. "Mrs. Vance, was it you who calmed this horse?"

Another person chimed in. "In that state, just like that, it was calmed?"

"Impossible, right? In a situation like that, even a professional horse trainer might not be able to handle it… In past similar cases, it usually ended with both the person and the horse dead…"

"There was one case in San Francisco before, resolved by that mysterious horse trainer…"

"Horse trainer? Mrs. Vance, could it be you?"

The group gasped in unison.

Alexander's eyes deepened slightly.

Seeing the horse's emotions had stabilized, Evelyn straightened up and let out a breath.

Hearing the speculation, she glanced at Marcus, seeing his eyes wide with shock…

Evelyn chuckled lightly, neither denying nor confirming. "This horse was spooked because a wood splinter from the riding crop got stuck in its rear."

With a graceful turn of her hand, she revealed a wood splinter.

This was the splinter she had pulled out first when she flipped behind Marcus.

Seeing the thick splinter, everyone gasped, looking at Marcus. "Mr. Valentine, how could such a large splinter be there?!"

Marcus was momentarily speechless.

Evelyn said calmly, "Mr. Valentine used the riding crop to hit a tree, right?"

Marcus: ?

He suddenly remembered—it wasn't hitting a tree.

When he was bullying Evelyn, after using the riding crop to hit her horse's rear and pulling it back, it accidentally brushed against a wooden post…

This was truly reaping what he sowed!

Marcus looked embarrassed.

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

Just then, Julian Evans and the others arrived by car and on horseback. The second wave of people had finally arrived.

Not having seen what just happened, they immediately surrounded Marcus. "Mr. Valentine, are you alright?"

Julian directly attacked. "Evelyn, why did you have to compete with Mr. Valentine? If you hadn't insisted on racing, Mr. Valentine wouldn't have had an accident! Uncle, you must give Mr. Valentine an explanation today!"

Marcus felt even more awkward.

Alexander sneered. "Marcus, what kind of explanation do you want?"

Marcus rubbed his nose. "Well…"

He cleared his throat lightly. "Today, Mrs. Vance saved my life. I owe her a favor. Alexander, Mrs. Vance, if you need anything in the future, within my capabilities, I can help you once."

Julian was instantly shocked.

He was too far away to see the details clearly, but Evelyn saved Marcus? How was that possible!

Since when was her horsemanship this good?!

After speaking, Marcus turned and got into the car. "Alright, alright, it's nothing major. Let's go back to the party and continue having fun…"

Julian wanted to say something but knew it wasn't the right time. He could only follow Marcus back with the group.

After getting in the car, he glanced at Evelyn.

This was troublesome!

Owing such a big favor to this love child, how could he help Third Uncle protect Mrs. Ashcroft and teach her a lesson?

This is really too much!

A group of people簇拥着Marcus and left.

Evelyn rode her horse side by side with Alexander as they returned.

They chatted as they walked.

Alexander looked at her and suddenly said, "Can't ride a horse?"

Evelyn coughed lightly, her eyes darting. "I never said that~ I only said horseback riding is quite fun… Ahem…"

Alexander laughed. "Hmm, I'm just a bit curious…"

"Curious about what?"

"Curious about what my wife actually can't do?"

Evelyn stiffened.

This man called her 'wife' again!

His voice was deep, the two words spoken with a magnetic quality, as if something brushed against her heart…

Evelyn's cheeks flushed slightly, and the corners of her lips lifted. "There are still things."

"Like what?"

"Well, can't… pee standing up?"

Alexander: ??

"Hyah!"

Evelyn looked back with a smile, raised an eyebrow at him, accelerated past the vehicles, and galloped toward the equestrian club.

Alexander watched her retreating figure, a doting smile on his face, then sped up to catch up…

…

Evelyn arrived on horseback first.

She dismounted smoothly, tossed the reins to a staff member, walked to the rest area, picked up a water bottle, and took a drink.

Riding for two hours had really tired her out.

Just then, Ryan Roland hurried over with Chloe Roland.

Ryan sighed in relief when he saw her. "Chloe insisted on coming. I went to pick her up. When I got back, I heard Marcus was giving you trouble? Are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

Evelyn looked at Chloe.

Chloe ran to her side, linking arms with her. "My savior, still playing?"

"Not playing anymore." Evelyn stretched. "Tired."

"Then come with us. It's dusty and boring here. Brother, let's go back now. Mom and Dad are still waiting for Miss Evelyn!"

Evelyn: "Alright."