Chapter 236
Chapter 236 Three Arrows in One
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The crowd pressed in layer upon layer, their eyes flashing with curiosity, disdain, excitement, and anticipation.
Allen dragged the nearly unhinged Everly back toward the targets. Servants carefully placed cherries on top of each of the three competitors’ heads.
Lillian accepted the bow from a servant. On the tray beside her lay three arrows, their sharp tips gleaming coldly under the lights.
She tested the bow a few times, tugging clumsily, repeating the motion again and again. Her awkwardness drew laughter from the onlookers.
Someone jeered, “You people are too cruel. Couldn’t you at least give the little sprite a lighter bow p>
“Yeah. If you can’t manage, girl, I don’t mind taking your turn for you,” another mocked.
Everly and Allen exchanged a knowing look, sneering in derision.
“Ms. Lillian,” Everly said with feigned concern, “if you can’t handle it, you can give up. After all, not everyone can play this game. It takes years of professional training.” The implication was clear-this was the pastime of nobles, not something just anyone could attempt.
But the girl in the center of the field ignored them. She studied the bow intently.
Just as the restless crowd began to grow impatient, she suddenly picked up all three arrows from the tray and nocked them to the string at once.
A hush fell instantly. Every eye was fixed on her slim figure as she pulled back the bowstring with effortless strength. Her straight back radiated poise and power.
Everly shouted in alarm, “Lillian, are you insane? That’s against the rules!” Fear flickered across her face. Not even her own teacher had mastered such a technique. And this seemingly inexperienced girl was about to attempt it?
Lillian’s star-like eyes sparkled brilliantly. Her lips curved in a wicked smile. “The rules only said cherries on the head, most hits wins. No one ever said how many arrows I could shoot at once, did they, Ms. Everly p>
With that, the three arrows tore through the night sky. Their speed, force, and precision left everyone reeling.
All three cherries toppled cleanly from their marks.
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The split fruit hit the ground, and the arena plunged into stunned silence. No one had imagined such an outcome.
Everly collapsed to the ground in fright, while Allen’s face drained of color.
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Then a hearty laugh rang out. “Mr. Whitmore, I never expected your fiancée’s archery to be so superb. Even this old man must admit defeat p>
Sebastian’s eyes locked on the girl bathed in light, her presence radiant and unshakable, like a goddess descended. The precision of her shot had crushed the entire field of nobles.
“Unbelievable! Even better than Ms. Everly p>
“I’ve never seen such skill in my
life p>
“Three arrows at once-utter domination p>
Everly’s eyes burned with fury. She had plotted to humiliate this woman, but instead, Lillian had stolen every ounce of glory.
Handing the bow back to the attendant, Lillian strolled to the betting table and scooped up the pile of checks. With a sweet smile, she said to her rivals, “Thank you all for your generosity p>
Then she bounded happily to Sebastian, shaking the checks in her hand. “Mr. Whitmore, I won! I can treat you to ribs for life p>
Before everyone’s eyes, Sebastian slipped an arm around her waist and drew her close. His deep eyes shimmered like colored glass as his lips curved into a tender smile. “Alright. For life.” He sealed his words with a kiss at the corner of her lips.
The sight stunned the entire audience. This was the master of the Austine conglomerate—the man infamous for his ruthlessness and iron hand. No one had imagined he could show such gentleness. Envy, jealousy, and disbelief radiated from every gaze fixed on the couple glowing under the lights, their embrace like a moving symphony against the night.
Everly watched them, her face twisted, hatred burning unchecked in her eyes.
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