Chapter 748

Nikolas looked down at Daniela, disdain sharp in his eyes. "This is your last chance. If you want to surrender,now's the time. Otherwise, don't blame me when you get yourself killed out here."

Daniela tossed her hair back and answered coolly, "Cut the crap."

Nikolas chuckled low and cruel. "Fine. If you want to die, I'll be happy to help."

Sitting tall on his horse, Nikolas flicked a glance toward the first-floor stands and gave a quick signal to Kohen.

Kohen caught the message right away.

Within a minute, he slipped out of the stands and strode across the racetrack, one hand hidden inside his pocket like he was carrying something he should not be.

Hamilton's secretary, watching from the side, stiffened. "Mr. McCoy! What is Kohen doing?" he whispered urgently.

Hamilton's face stayed still as stone, but when his eyes shifted to Daniela, it was like he was already looking at a corpse.

He sneered, "Isn't Daniela supposed to be the leader of Cealmaur? Let's see if she really lives up to the name."

While he spoke, a reporter edged closer, microphone in hand.

Hamilton turned to the cameras with his practiced, easy smile.

The reporter asked, "What are your thoughts on today's competition? Is Cedric really a member of the McCoy family?"

Hamilton kept his voice smooth. "It's just a little friendlycompetition among the young ones. It's not my place to interfere. Nothing serious will happen, so there's no need to worry. As for Cedric's place in the family, that announcement will come later. Stay tuned."

Hearing that, the secretary finally understood.

Today's race wasn't just about Daniela's life, it was also about whether Cedric would be accepted into theMcCoy family.

The McCoy family had never had room for weaklings. Only the strong could stand among them. That was arule that never changed.

Hamilton kept answering the reporters' questions, even as the starting whistle pierced the air behind himHe did not even bother turning around. There was no suspense. He already thought he knew exactly how itwould end.

The heavy silence behind him only confirmed it.

Hamilton remained composed, stil speaking smoothly, until a sudden collective gasp from the crowdshattered the quiet.

Hamilton finallv turned his head. He saw a stone fiving through the air, hitting Daniela's horse sauare in thebelly.

The wild horse shrieked, reared up high, and thrashed in pure terror, its eves wide and furious

Daniela clutched the reins with both hands. As the horse reared high, she leaned forward, her movementssteady and sure, When the hooves slammed back down, a thick cloud of dust exploded into the air, swirlingaround them.

After that, the only sound cutting through the thick silence was the steady, rhythmic beat of poundinghooves.

Moments later, the wild horse burst free from the dust cloud.

The crowd froze.

A long, breathless silence stretched across the arena. Then, without warning, the entire place erupted into thunderous cheers.

"Daniela!"

"Daniela!"

"Amazing,Daniela!"

"Daniela,you're the hero!"

Their voices rang out again and again, shaking the very stands. As the crowd roared, Daniela surged ahead,leaving Nikolas trailing a full lap behind. She crossed the finish line, winning the race by a landslide.

"Wow!" shouted the reporter who had been speaking with Hamilton. He spun around, thrusting his camera toward the giant screen. "This is unbelievable! A true miracle!"

The cheers only grew louder, rising into a deafening roar.

It took a long while before the excitement even began to settle.

Faces lit with awe and exhilaration filled the stands. Nobody remembered they were supposed to be rooting for Nikolas. Nobody cared.

All they knew was that they had just witnessed something unforgettable-an extraordinary moment of raw skill and fearless mastery over a wild beast.

Even the top trainers in the arena gave small, approving nods, acknowledging what Daniela had done.

Someone had captured the entire scene on a live stream. Within hours, Daniela's race had gone viral across Oiscoll.

That day, the world watched as the former wealthiest person showed them all what true greatness looked like. And they were left in absolute awe.