In the Lap of Luxury

Chapter 51

Chapter 51 You Lost

Grace was unconcerned about the outcome of the second round. She focused her attention on

the third curve instead.

At the crucial moment, she once again overtook Benjamin by a tiny step and ultimately reached the finish line first.

Their silent competition had ended with Grace’s victory.

The people on the viewing stand had all been filled with anxiety. Seeing the race end, they cheered for Grace’s victory.

This was how horse racing was. No one would know the final result until the last moment,

After riding another round as a buffer, Grace reined in her horse in front of Benjamin and leapt down.

She was smiling vividly, and as she took off her helmet, her black hair cascaded down her Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

shoulders.

Her beauty was so breathtaking that it was impossible to look away from her. She was panting slightly from the race as she said, “Mr. Hawkins, you lost.”

Grace had once gotten first place in the Queen.Cup and received the Queen’s praise.

She had loved horseback riding ever since she was a child. Hence, Aaron had bought valuable horses, especially for her. He had also employed countle

When she had been 15 years old, her pet had been an Akhal–Teke horse worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

This kind of sport relied heavily on hands–on training. It was impossible for her to lose against Benjamin, who was just a half– assed rider taught by an ordinary coach.

In the past, she had carefully hidden her domineering side in order to maintain a gentle, demure image. She had done all that, hoping that Benjamin would take more notice of her.

Now it just seemed laughable.

Benjamin’s breathing hadn’t slowed. He looked at Grace with a complicated look in his eyes for a few seconds before he turned away.

“When did you learn how to ride?”

When she had appeared earlier, he had been shocked that she could do horseback riding. Now he was more shocked at the fact that she had the level o

Grace had a wild, carefree air, like a rose with thorns. There was a deadly charisma in every

He admitted that he might be falling for her slightly.

“Mr. Hawkins, you’ve gone off topic. We’re talking about Amirate Corporation joining this project.” Grace’s tone was icy as she kept him at arm’s length.

Benjamin swallowed his doubts. “Bring the contract to my office tomorrow.”

Grace raised her head proudly, and there was a mocking glint in her elegant eyes.

“Mr. Hawkins, you make me laugh. Why should others accommodate you?

“You should be clear about the fact that Amirate Corporation is joining as an equal shareholder.

“No one is losing out in any aspect of this collaboration, and Amirate Corporation isn’t

Hawkins Group’s sidekick.”

It looked like she would have to constantly remind Benjamin that she was no longer a

secretary who was at his beck and call.

She handed the reins over to the horse trainer, who had been waiting for a long time. Then, she turned her back on Benjamin coolly.

“My assistant will follow up on the details later. We can talk when I’m needed.”

Benjamin’s gaze followed her receding figure until Albert appeared beside him.

“Tell the truth, Mr. Hawkins. Did you go easy on her?” Albert’s eyes were full of mirth. This

collaboration was the best choice for his nanorobot project.

It was a situation where all three parties would win, and he didn’t believe that Benjamin didn’t

see that.

Benjamin looked away and said indifferently, “No, she’s skilled.”

Although he didn’t want to admit it, Grace had undoubtedly defeated him.

“It looks like you’re going to be holding it against her for a long time,” Albert joked.

“No, everything she said was true. Business is business. There’s no reason to reject money.”

Benjamin hid the tiny sense of disappointment that he felt. “Let’s get things going as soon as

possible.” With that, he left the racecourse.

Grace changed out of her riding gear and walked out of the changing room. Coincidentally, she saw Frederick and Benjamin appear.

Benjamin’s expression was impassive as he listened to Frederick, who had his arm slung around Benjamin’s shoulders and was chattering non–stop.

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“Bro, how could you lose to that woman just now? You’re a legend in the Pamore horseback racing circle! You lost to her on purpose, right?”

“No.”

Benjamin was slightly impatient. All he wanted was to leave this place as soon as possible.

“Then that woman really hides things deeply. First, she was the one who wanted a divorce out

of the blue.

“Now she’s come back to Pamore and keeps parading in front of you for attention. I wonder if her patron, Aaron, will think that you two have rekindled the

At his words, Benjamin swept an icy glare at Frederick. If looks could kill, this would be the

moment.

“Are you that curious? Ask her yourself.”