Chapter 59 Whats wrong ? Chickening out ? Paisley asked casually as she sat confidently atop her horse , gazing down at Marissa with a commanding presence .
Marissa bristled at Paisleys condescending attitude but kept her composure .
To her , Paisley was still the same woman she had always dismissed a homemaker who spent her life revolving around her husband and child .
Deep down , she had always looked down on Paisley .
tearing Paisleys provocative words now , Marissa was convinced she was just putting on a show , trying to grab Dominicks attention .
Smiling Ctly .
Marissa replied , You may not know this , but Im professionally trained .
Her coach is Mr.
Larsen , the renowned equestrian athlete , Alexis chimed in , finally standing up from the ground .
She glared at Paisley indignantly .
But talking to you is probably a waste of time you dont even know who Yohan Larsen is , do you ! Paisley raised an eyebrow and replied , Oh , I know him .
Hes one of the people Ive beaten .
What did you just say ? Alexis burst into laughter , spinning around to address the group behind her .
Did you hear that ? She said Yohan is someone shes beaten .
The crowd erupted into mocking bughter as if Paisley had just told the most absurd joke .
Graysons expression darkened further , his grip tightening on the ponys reins .
All the respect he had started to develop for her vanished in an instant .
He thought irritably .
Shes still the same clueless woman , saying such idiotic things .
Beating Yohan ? Ridiculous Dominicks brows furrowed slightly .
He knew Paisley wasnt the type to make baseless claims , but he couldnt recall ever seeing her ride a horse- after all , she had never ridden one in front of him .
Just earlier , he had seen Paisley holding her daughter as she rode a gentle , docile brown horse , moving slowly with an instructor walking beside them .
He figured she must have only just started learning- Dominicks brows furrowed deeply at the thought .
Then , he wondered , Paisley , have you lost your mind, or are you just being foolish , trying to compete with Marissa in horseback riding ? Paisley didnt care about anyones thoughts at the moment .
What mattered to her was protecting her daughters dignity and confidence .
She didnt want Serena to think her mother was weak or easily pushed around .
Paisley needed to instill self assurance and trust in her daughter .
And , of course , Paisley wouldnt take on this challenge unless she was absolutely sure of her own ability .
so get on.
Lifting her chin , Paisley glanced at the horse Marissa had chosen and said .
Stop wasting time , Ms.
Prescott Youve picked your horse , so Lets settle this .
Loser leaves .
Her patience was wearing thin .
Tm curious to see just how impressive someone trained by Yohan really is .

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Marissa pressed her lips together , pretending to hesitate .
Inside , she was practically giddy , thinking , Paisley , since youre asking for this , then dont blame me for not holding back Well then , since you insist , Ill oblige Marissa swung onto her horse with practiced ease , her movements swift and smooth , exuding effortless charm .
Dont worry .
Ill go easy on you .
Paisley smiled faintly as she adjusted her reins , How do you want to compete ? Marissas eyes gleamed with a sly light , though her expression remained one of concern as if she were looking out for Paisley .
You probably arent skilled at much else , so lets just race and see whos faster , Marissa suggested , Without hesitation , Paisley nodded in agreement .
Fine , Dominicks tall figure suddenly appeared beside Paisley , his large hand gripping her reins tightly .
Are you crazy ? You want to stay here ! Fine , Ill let you stay here .
But why are you picking a fight with Marissa ? Paisley yanked the reins back with a sneer .
Oh Mr.
Vanderbilt , are you afraid Ill bully your childhood sweetheart ? Marissa and I clashed .
Paisley reflected , How many times has this happened ? How many times have I been in this exact situation ! Every time Ma Dominick always spoke to me like this like I was always the unreasonable one .
Dominicks gaze deepened , his furrowed brows reflecting his growing frustration .
He huffed inwardly , What nonsense are you spouting ? Do you even know how skilled Marissa is at riding ? What if you get hurt ? Through gritted teeth , he said , Dont overestimate yourself .
Get down now .
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