Chapter 96

Lacey pulled on the reins, slowing her horse as she watched Nadia's mount bolt away into the distance. A satisfied smile spread across her face. She scoffed silently. Brittany was the better choice anyway. Nadia could fall for all she cared. A beginner on a horse like that was bound to get hurt. If she didn't die, she'd end up crippled. Once Nadia was out of the way, Brittany could take her place and become the rightful Ford lady. Having a celebrity cousin-in-law would be good for her image. People would talk. They'd notice Lacey. The rapid pounding of hooves thundered from behind. A sleek black stallion burst past like an arrow loosed from a bow, galloping straight in the direction Nadia had disappeared. Nadia was already frozen with fear. The horse was out of control, charging straight into the woods along a narrow, barely visible path. She could do nothing but cling to the reins with all her strength. Her knuckles turned white from the pressure. She could not fall. No matte