Frank remained silent. He made a phone call, and soon, several burly bodyguards escorted the man responsible for handling the horses.
Say it. Explain what happened. Frank asked that man coldly.
The man glanced at Shelia and confessed, Right before the race, she came to me asking about the clubs most fiery horses. I informed her about a horse named Lightning, known as the most formidable one here, which no one could control. After she heard it, she instructed me to replace Lindseys horse with Lightning. Claiming to be the vice presidents girlfriend at Ray Films, she promised a reward of five hundred thousand dollars after its done.
I I was swayed by the promise of money and agreed Mr. Hudson, I was misled by her. Please, forgive me this once, the man said as he knelt on the floor, pleading for mercy.
Frank looked at Jacob with a stern gaze and said, Mr. Perry, your girlfriend has seriously broken our clubs rules and might have even broken the law. Youre a VIP here, so I wont get the police involved. But we have to blacklist your girlfriend and ban her from the club forever.
Clutching Jacobs sleeve, Shelia erupted into tears. Mr. Perry, its not me. How could I do such a thing? It was Lindsey who set up a trap to slander me!
Lindsey sighed, her eyes rolling in exasperation. She was weary of Shelias repeated accusations and manipulative words.
Jacobs mind whirled in confusion. He turned to Frank, seeking clarity. Mr. Hudson, is there a misunderstanding here?
Mr. Perry, are you doubting our clubs capability? Weve thoroughly investigated this. As the saying goes, the will of others is not ours to see. You, too, as a business elite, must be cautious in choosing friends. Dont underestimate others,
Frank replied, his tone laced with mockery.
Jacob, raised in wealth and privilege, felt an unfamiliar sting of humiliation. Throughout his life, people had always fawned over him, but this experience was different.
His expression darkened as he recalled Shelias absence during a period at the competition earlier.
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The anger of losing a substantial sum and facing public humiliation surged within him. He shook off Shelias grasp, his eyes reddening with fury.
No wonder you were so certain Lindsey would lose. You changed her horse in private, didnt you? he accused.
No, I
Shelia attempted to protest, but her words were cut short as Jacob slapped her hard across the face.
Bitch, how dare you do such a thing in my name! Youve not only caused me to lose two million but also humiliated me! You jinx! I dont want to see you again!
Jacob bellowed before storming off in anger.
Mr. Perry!
Shelia hurriedly tried catching up with Jacob but stumbled, stepping on the hem of her dress and falling hard onto the gravel floor.
A sharp hiss echoed as her dress tore, revealing her thighs, and her knees were scrped, blood trickling down. She cried out in pain, shielding herself awkwardly.
Jacob, however, continued without a backward glance.
As the competition concluded, sympathetic onlookers passed by, casting pitying glances at Shelia.
Amidst them, some took pleasure in the spectacle, whispering and chuckling.