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The racing Heiress he betrayed
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00:01You've seen the notice. The bank is foreclosing on Bennett Farm.
00:05Have you made up your mind? The Ashworths are still willing to honor the engagement.
00:10I'll marry Julian Ashworth.
00:14Finally.
00:15But I have three conditions.
00:17What?
00:18I take everything my mother left behind. Storm. Moonlight. Her stable. Everything.
00:23That's all?
00:23And the Moonstone pendant. Mom left it to me.
00:27Chloe picked it up three years ago and never gave it back.
00:30I wanted my back on vanity before the wedding.
00:33You're really making this marriage conditional on a necklace?
00:36It is not jewelry. It is her memory.
00:38Either she gives it back, or there won't be a wedding.
00:41Fine, fine. I'll have her bring it to you.
00:45And what about Eli? Wasn't he your favorite horse trainer?
00:48You spent three years telling everyone in this county you'd marry him one day.
00:52Third, Eli stays with Chloe.
00:57You chased that man for three years. Now you're just leaving him behind?
01:02I'm marrying another man.
01:08You asked why I could leave him behind.
01:11Because his heart was never mine.
01:18Three years ago, my father and I were in the middle of hiring workers.
01:22Sorry I'm late.
01:25He's hired.
01:26You haven't even looked at his resume.
01:27I don't need to. Congratulations. You're mine now.
01:32Thanks. I knew you'd help me.
01:34It's what you hired me for.
01:39Eli, I think I'm drunk.
01:42You barely touched it.
01:44Get some sleep.
01:45Eli, I still don't know when I fell for you.
01:47Maybe after mom left.
01:48I was just too lonely.
01:49You stayed by my side for three years.
01:51More than a thousand days.
01:52I chased you through every season.
01:54And not even once did you look at me the way I kept hoping you would.
01:57I thought you were just cold until tonight.
02:05Chloe.
02:06Chloe.
02:10Dad, you asked why I could leave him behind.
02:13Because just like you, he's always loved Chloe.
02:18Come in.
02:21Tomorrow's the Keen Meal Yearling Sale.
02:24You're coming with me.
02:25I remember already requested tomorrow off.
02:28Chloe will be there too.
02:31I'll be ready at eight.
02:33There it was.
02:34The rule was never that you couldn't make exceptions.
02:36You just never made them for me.
02:38Elias, the board wants you back in Lexington.
02:39Oh, I know.
02:45How much longer are you planning to shovel Manor and pretend you're a hired trainer?
02:49Until Chloe lets me into her heart.
02:51Seriously?
02:52You're Elias Thorn.
02:53You could just walk into any room in Kentucky and have every girl fighting for your attention.
02:57Why her?
02:58Because she's different.
03:01She was kind.
03:02Gentle.
03:03She understood horses.
03:05And when she looked at me, I wasn't a Thorn.
03:07I was just Eli.
03:08She didn't care who I was.
03:10So you came all the way here?
03:11Just for a girl you barely know?
03:12She was the first girl who saw me as just myself.
03:15Fine.
03:15Then why don't you just tell her who you really are?
03:16You're Elias Thorn.
03:17You own half the bluegrass.
03:18Your name is legendary in racing.
03:19That's exactly why I can't.
03:21Why?
03:22I looked into Chloe's background before I came here.
03:24Chloe didn't grow up the way Aurora did.
03:26Aurora was born with the Bennett name, the horses, the inheritance.
03:29Chloe is their illegitimate daughter.
03:30She grew up knowing she was never fully accepted.
03:32And you think showing up as Elias Thorn would scare her away?
03:35I think she would see the Thorn name before she sees me.
03:37The money.
03:38The reputation.
03:39Everything that comes with it.
03:40And then she'd spend the rest of her life wondering whether I chose her because I loved her
03:43or because I pitied her.
03:44She deserves someone who chews her out of love.
03:46Because she's different.
03:48Elias Thorn.
03:51At only 32, Elias Thorn has become the youngest owner to win three Kentucky Derbies.
03:55Mr. Thorn, your horses have earned over 180 million dollars.
03:58It's never been about the money.
03:59Sold! 28 million dollars.
04:03Three time Derby champion owner, Elias Thorn.
04:07Elias.
04:08Thorn.
04:09The man every breeder in Kentucky would kill to meet.
04:12Spent three years sleeping above my stables and shoveling manure for Chloe.
04:18That's strange.
04:20She usually...
04:21Morning, cowboy.
04:22You're supposed to open the door for me.
04:24Good boy.
04:25That's why I keep you around.
04:27She's mad.
04:28Good.
04:28This is exactly what I wanted.
04:35Aurora!
04:36I didn't know you were coming.
04:37Don't touch me.
04:39I was only trying to be nice.
04:40You don't have to pretend we're sisters.
04:42You're my father's affair in a designer dress.
04:44Eli!
04:45I don't know why she hates me so much.
04:47That's enough.
04:49By the way,
04:50thank you again for driving two counties in that storm just to find my medicine.
04:54It wasn't a big deal.
04:57It wasn't a big deal?
05:00Where have you been?
05:01Just running an errand.
05:02Running an errand.
05:04You disappeared for five hours.
05:07For her.
05:08I owe you dinner.
05:09Whenever you'd like.
05:11Maybe Aurora should come too.
05:12I'm sure she'd love to see us together.
05:14Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to today's Keeneland Select Sale.
05:16I'd rather eat alone.
05:18Keep pretending you don't care.
05:20In ten minutes, every horse you look at will be mine.
05:22Let's see how proud you look when daddy's little allowance runs out.
05:24Next lot.
05:26A yearling filly by Triple Crown winner Storm King will open at $800,000.
05:30Mom would have loved her.
05:31One million.
05:31One point five million.
05:33Two million.
05:34Three million.
05:34Careful Aurora.
05:36Can you actually afford her or are you hoping they take attitude as collateral?
05:40Chloe never had to ask.
05:41Dad opened every account, every stable, every door for her.
05:43I had to fight for every dollar tied to my own mother's name.
05:45But five million.
05:46Going once.
05:49Dad raised my limit.
05:50Absolutely not.
05:51The farm's operating cash is frozen.
05:52I don't care.
05:53Aurora can't walk out with that horse.
05:54I said no.
05:59Mr. Elias Thorne has authorized me to bid without limit.
06:02Elias Thorne?
06:03Wait, Elias Thorne is back?
06:05Unlimited phone bid from Mr. Elias Thorne.
06:12Next up, HIP 247.
06:14A yearling cup from one of the most sought after bloodlines in American racing.
06:17Five million for Mr. Thorne.
06:19I'm also authorized to keep bidding no ceiling.
06:21Sold!
06:24Mr. Thorne is in.
06:25Sold!
06:26The Eli Thorne?
06:27I thought he disappeared years ago.
06:29No one's seen him at events like this in forever.
06:31He's the only heir of the Thorne family.
06:32One of the most powerful families in America.
06:34And he's known for one thing.
06:35He never gets involved with women.
06:37So why is he buying everything for her?
06:39Who is she?
06:40She must be someone special.
06:41Looks like the younger Bennett daughter just hit the bluegrass jackpot.
06:44Eli Thorne?
06:45I don't even know him.
06:47Is he here?
06:49I'd love to thank him in person.
06:50I'm afraid Mr. Thorne isn't available right now.
06:52Not available?
06:53He prefers to stay out of the spotlight.
06:55But I'll make sure you hear how pleased you are.
06:58Are you planning to buy the entire catalog?
07:00Not even one item was left for anyone else?
07:01My apologies, Miss Bennett.
07:03Mr. Thorne's instructions were very specific.
07:06And what exactly did he say?
07:07Mr. Thorne's instructions were simple.
07:09Whatever Miss Chloe Bennett wanted, she got.
07:11He only wanted her to have a wonderful night.
07:13His instructions didn't include anyone else's disappointment.
07:16Eli Thorne.
07:17You really know how to make a statement.
07:19Good.
07:20Very good.
07:23Ugh, it smells awful in here.
07:25Why does everything back here smell like manure?
07:26Get her cleaned up.
07:27Her coat's a mess.
07:28I can't take pictures with her looking like that.
07:30Oh my god!
07:31Get it off me!
07:33The girl I met three years ago never tried to force a frightened horse.
07:38She knew how to calm them.
07:39And she truly loved them.
07:43Eli, how long have you been standing there?
07:46I was scared.
07:47She suddenly came at me and I got scared.
07:49It's just, I've never been around a foal this young before.
07:52I didn't know what she was gonna do.
07:54She's a yearling, Chloe. Not a threat.
07:56Just give her space next time.
08:08I'm done with this place. Take me back to Bennett Farm.
08:12Wait! I'm coming with you.
08:15Drive.
08:16Please?
08:17Aurora, don't you want me to come riding with you?
08:19Excuse me, it's not a trail tour.
08:21Don't be like this, I just want to have some fun.
08:23I know, I just want to take a few pictures and enjoy the view.
08:26Besides, I'm still not very confident in the saddle.
08:29I'll probably need someone to keep an eye on me.
08:31Then maybe you shouldn't be riding at all.
08:34I'll stay with you.
08:38That filly was gorgeous.
08:41You seem pretty interested in that horse.
08:43Your mother used to own a horse with a similar bloodline, didn't you?
08:47Don't use my mother to pretend you know horses.
08:51Eli?
08:51What?
08:52Why would Mr. Thorne spend that kind of money on me?
08:54We've never even met!
08:55Because he likes you.
09:00Eli, you're kidding.
09:01Men understand men.
09:02A man's money follows his preference.
09:03And someone like you, it's not surprising he'd fall for you.
09:05Then tell me something.
09:06Do you like me too, Eli?
09:09Seriously?
09:10Both of you, get out!
09:11This is my car!
09:16Aurora, I'm sorry, I won't say another word.
09:18Of course.
09:19Every man falls for the same type.
09:21The sweet, innocent one.
09:25I'm a little nervous.
09:27I haven't done trail riding in a while.
09:29Stay close to me.
09:30You'll be fine.
09:30T.
09:41Hi!
09:45I've got you!
09:51Don't let me go.
09:53Easy!
10:17It's over. You're safe.
10:19I was so scared.
10:22That was when I stopped waiting for him to look at me.
10:25Eli, you were supposed to be leading the ride.
10:28You were responsible for everyone's safety.
10:30But you came to save me instead.
10:32This is all my fault. I shouldn't have come.
10:36No, Chloe. It was my call.
10:38If I had that moment back a hundred times,
10:40I'd still choose to save you every time.
10:44Why?
10:46Because I love you.
10:51Aurora, you're awake.
10:53How are you feeling? Does it still hurt?
10:55Don't touch me.
10:57It's hard to recover when the person who put me here
10:59is standing by my bed.
11:02I was just trying to make things right.
11:05You always are.
11:08Chloe.
11:10Aurora.
11:13I'm sorry.
11:14I was leading the ride.
11:15Your safety was my responsibility.
11:17I should have made sure you were safe
11:18before I did anything else.
11:19I'll stay until you're discharged.
11:21Not because I'm on the payroll because I failed you.
11:23You shouldn't be walking around yet.
11:25Don't pretend you care now.
11:28Aurora.
11:30Eli Ward.
11:33Do you know what happens when a trainer
11:34abandons a rider under his care?
11:36You failed your responsibility.
11:40Any objection to being held accountable?
11:47The Thorn Heir.
11:49The man everyone wants to impress.
11:51You could walk away.
11:52You could leave Bennett Ranch and never look back.
11:54But you're still here.
11:54For Chloe,
11:55you have no objection?
11:57No.
11:58If this is what you need to settle the debt,
12:00I won't stop you.
12:02Aurora!
12:03If someone needs to be punished,
12:04punish me.
12:05I'm the reason you got hurt.
12:07Move.
12:09No.
12:10Chloe, step aside.
12:12No, Eli.
12:13This has nothing to do with you.
12:15It does.
12:17I was responsible for the ride.
12:18I should be the one answering for it.
12:20But you don't deserve this.
12:22You were just trying to save me.
12:26If someone has to pay,
12:28then let it be me.
12:29Chloe.
12:29I mean it!
12:32Chloe, are you okay?
12:34Aurora.
12:34Get out.
12:35What?
12:36I said get out.
12:38Both of you.
12:44I thought losing him would hurt the most.
12:47I was wrong.
12:48The most painful thing was realizing
12:51he never chose me.
12:54The pendant.
12:55Give it to me now.
12:56Why should I?
12:56I found it.
12:57You found it?
12:59It fell from my neck at Kentucky Gala
13:01three years ago.
13:02It belonged to my mother.
13:03Take it off or I'll do it for you.
13:05What's so special about it?
13:06It's just a stupid rock.
13:11Eli, she didn't just hit me.
13:12She ripped the pendant off my neck
13:13and threw it onto the ground.
13:14She knows exactly how much it means to me.
13:16She can't stand seeing me
13:17have anything that makes me happy.
13:19I understand.
13:19Don't worry.
13:20She'll pay for this.
13:28You should be excited.
13:29This is supposed to be
13:30one of the happiest days of your life.
13:33I used to imagine
13:34wearing this dress for him.
13:36Now it felt less like a wedding dress
13:38and more like the price of leaving.
13:50Who's there?
13:52Show yourself.
13:56Well now, Miss Bennett.
13:58We ain't gonna dance around this.
14:00You done piss off the wrong folks.
14:03Did Richard send you?
14:04Or was it Chloe?
14:05Chloe.
14:10Recognize it?
14:11Your mama's favorite little crop.
14:13Been sitting under lock and key
14:14gathering dust.
14:15Same as this old barn.
14:17Be a damn shame if it snapped, wouldn't it?
14:19All them precious memories
14:20gone with one good crack.
14:22Take your hands off it.
14:23You don't get to touch anything
14:24that belonged to her.
14:26Well then,
14:27let's talk about that old
14:28gray gelding of yours.
14:30Moonlight, ain't that his name?
14:33Fifteen years old.
14:34Just an old horse in the pasture.
14:35Easy to load onto a trailer
14:36before dawn.
14:37No one asks questions
14:38when a horse gets sold off
14:39to a distant buyer.
14:40Want to see to that
14:41before sun up?
14:43Don't touch him.
14:45Please.
14:47Easy now.
14:48My boss don't want the horse hurt
14:49and he don't want you
14:49scarred up permanent.
14:50Just wants the lesson to stick.
14:56You put one hand on Miss Chloe.
14:58Now you're gonna pay it back
15:0099 times.
15:01That's the price.
15:06Eli Ward,
15:07it's you.
15:08It has to be you.
15:09For her,
15:10you would do anything.
15:11Break into my mother's
15:12tack room,
15:13threaten my horse
15:13and have me punished
15:14in the dark.
15:19Sir, it's done.
15:21All 99.
15:22Kept clear of the bad shoulder
15:23and leg,
15:23just like you ordered.
15:26Understood.
15:26I'll dump her at the back gate.
15:28No witnesses.
15:29Nothing left behind.
15:31Best remember how this feels,
15:32Miss Bennett.
15:33Next time you'll be wishing
15:34it was only lashes.
15:3899 lashes,
15:39Elias Thorne.
15:40I hit her once
15:42and you made sure
15:43I paid for it
15:4499 times.
15:45You're probably with her
15:46right now,
15:47making sure one red mark
15:48didn't ruin her night.
15:49You're truly cruel.
15:50Three years,
15:51a thousand days and nights
15:52and today it's end.
15:53Eli Ward,
15:53from this moment on
15:54I don't love you anymore.
15:55My life will never have
15:57anything to do with you.
16:05What?
16:12This necklace?
16:31The stable hand
16:32found you by the west barn
16:33last night.
16:36You had a bad fall,
16:37they said.
16:39Didn't realize the man
16:40who ordered 99 lashes
16:41would bother playing
16:41bedside care acre.
16:44I don't know
16:45what you're talking about.
16:46I just came to check
16:47on your injuries.
16:48That necklace you wear,
16:49the Moonstone one,
16:50where'd you get it?
16:50From my mother.
16:52It was hers
16:52before it was mine.
16:54Why?
16:56Eli,
16:57my back still hurts.
16:59Aurora really didn't
17:00have to hit me that hard.
17:01If you two want to
17:02whine and fawn
17:03all over each other,
17:03take it outside.
17:04Don't hang around
17:05my room and get in the way
17:06while I'm recovering.
17:07No, it can't be Aurora.
17:08The girl I remember
17:09saved a frightened horse.
17:10She saved me,
17:11but that pendant.
17:13I saw Aurora wearing
17:14a Moonstone pendant
17:15last night.
17:16It looked exactly like
17:17the one you used to wear.
17:18You mean the one I lost?
17:19I looked for it
17:20for months.
17:21I had no idea
17:22she picked it up
17:22and kept it.
17:23I tried asking for it back.
17:24She said it was her mom's
17:25and wouldn't give it to me.
17:26Don't cry.
17:28It's just a piece of jewelry.
17:29I'll get you a same one.
17:30No, I just want you.
17:31That's all I need.
17:42I assume you've seen
17:43the party memo.
17:44Chloe's 24th birthday tonight.
17:46All the bluegrass breeders
17:47and bank executives
17:47will be there.
17:48And?
17:48She's been asking for you,
17:50says she wants to fix things
17:51between you two,
17:51and we need the bank
17:52to extend our line of credit.
17:54You're the Bennett heiress.
17:55Your absence would look bad.
17:56Fix things?
17:57Or use me as a backdrop
17:58for her perfect little party?
17:59I'm not going.
18:01How long have you
18:01been standing there?
18:02Long enough.
18:04You should go.
18:05Why?
18:06So Chloe can parade you around
18:07in front of the whole bluegrass
18:08and show everyone
18:09how devoted
18:10her favorite trainer is?
18:11This isn't about her.
18:12It's about Bennett Farm.
18:14If you skip the party,
18:15the board will assume
18:15the family's fractured.
18:16They'll call the loan early.
18:18You care more about this place
18:19than you let on.
18:20You don't want it
18:21to fold over pride.
18:22Fine.
18:23If that's what you want.
18:33Aurora!
18:34I knew you'd come!
18:37Mom.
18:38Dad.
18:40You showed up.
18:42Don't cause a scene tonight.
18:48Oh, Richard,
18:48don't be so hard on her.
18:49I'm sure she's had a hard week.
18:51The wedding,
18:51the fitting,
18:52all that pressure.
18:52I was beginning to think
18:53you might not come.
18:54You always said parties
18:55like this were fake.
18:56You got that from your mother.
19:02Don't stand there
19:03in silence, dear.
19:04We saved you a seat.
19:05Over by the bar,
19:06not the head table.
19:07I figured you'd prefer
19:08to keep to yourself.
19:09Wouldn't want to bother
19:10the guests.
19:12Mommy, listen to me sing.
19:15I'm listening, baby girl.
19:17You sound lovely.
19:21Melanie, we need to talk.
19:22I want a divorce.
19:24What?
19:26Richard, I'm carrying
19:27our second child.
19:28Chloe is my child, too.
19:30She deserves the Bennett name.
19:31And she deserves a home
19:32on this farm.
19:37Richard,
19:38my stomach,
19:39something's wrong.
19:42Mommy!
19:43Don't hurt Mommy!
19:44Call 911.
19:45I'm not sticking around
19:46for this mess.
19:47Mommy!
19:49Mommy, wake up!
20:06Girl,
20:07half the eligible men
20:08in the bluegrass are here.
20:09Is your dad shopping
20:10for a son-in-law?
20:12Wait,
20:12weren't you supposed
20:13to marry an Ashwind?
20:15Julian, right?
20:16Please,
20:17that was ages ago.
20:18He's basically a vegetable.
20:20I'm not spending my 20s
20:21talking to a hospital bed.
20:22Total fair.
20:23So, Spill,
20:23what's your type anyway?
20:24What's the Chloe Beckett standard?
20:28First,
20:28I want a man
20:29who'll carry my name
20:29on his chest,
20:30permanently.
20:31Second,
20:32he has to climb
20:33Byer Bluff
20:33and pick the rare
20:34wild thorn rose
20:35that only blooms there.
20:36Hand it to me himself.
20:43Good evening,
20:43Miss Bennett.
20:44On behalf of
20:45Mr. Elias Thorne,
20:46we wish you
20:46a very happy birthday.
20:47Mr. Thorne sends two gifts.
20:48First,
20:49a custom Hermes
20:49competition riding ensemble
20:50with diamond
20:51and crushed sterles.
20:52Second,
20:52a yearling Finney
20:53out of Storm King's bloodline
20:54registered under your name.
20:56All papers are here.
20:57Oh my god,
20:58Elias Thorne.
20:59The Elias Thorne?
21:00He's into you?
21:01I don't even know him.
21:03I had no idea
21:03he'd do this.
21:13Elias Thorne,
21:14you really do give her
21:15the whole world.
21:15Fine,
21:16everything's going
21:16exactly how you wanted.
21:17Soon I'll be gone,
21:18married off to Julian.
21:19The whole farm,
21:20every bit of your attention.
21:21They'll all be hers,
21:22all to Chloe.
21:23Girl,
21:23everyone's talking about you.
21:25Harrison Thorne,
21:26three-time California Cup winner,
21:28the guy who owns
21:28half the bluegrass breeding farms,
21:30sending you birthday horses?
21:31You're basically
21:32Thorne family already.
21:34Oh,
21:35stop teasing me.
21:36I haven't even met him yet.
21:38Poor Bennett,
21:38Eris.
21:39And her dad's
21:39pimping her out
21:40to the Ashworth coma kid
21:41just to keep the lights on.
21:42And Chloe
21:43gets a Thorne horse
21:44and a diamond stirrup set.
21:45Funny how the wrong daughter
21:46always wins,
21:47isn't it?
21:47Even their head trainer
21:48eats out of Chloe's hand.
21:49Eli Ward won't even glance
21:50at the oldest daughter.
21:51Says everything about
21:52who runs this place now.
21:59Running off already?
22:01Can't stand watching everyone
22:03pick me over you?
22:05Go back to your guests,
22:06Chloe.
22:08Don't make me sick.
22:10Dad told me about
22:12the Ashworth deal.
22:13You're really marrying
22:14that vegetable Julian?
22:16Pathetic.
22:17Mom couldn't keep
22:18my dad away back then
22:19and you can't keep
22:19anything now.
22:21Not the farm.
22:22Not dad's love.
22:24Not even that stupid
22:25trainer you like so much.
22:26History repeats itself,
22:28doesn't it?
22:30Say that again.
22:36Your mom was too stubborn
22:37to keep her husband.
22:39She worked herself
22:40into the ground
22:40trying to hold on
22:41to a man who'd already
22:42chosen someone else.
22:44She lost the baby,
22:46she lost her life,
22:47and lost her husband.
22:49Maybe she deserved it.
22:55Aurora!
22:56Why did you hit me?
22:58I was just trying
22:59to apologize.
23:04Aurora Bennett!
23:05Have you lost your mind?
23:07It's her birthday!
23:08How could you do that
23:09to your own sister?
23:11Oh, I forget it.
23:12Who was ever going to
23:13teach you how to behave?
23:15It's not like you
23:15had a mother around.
23:16Total jealousy.
23:17Can't stand Chloe
23:18getting all the attention.
23:20All that old money pride,
23:22and she acts like this,
23:23embarrassing the Bennett name.
23:27I didn't hit you just now.
23:31That was the slap.
23:33Now you've actually earned it.
23:37Ah!
23:44Get out of my way.
23:51What?
23:52She got one slap,
23:53and you're here
23:53to make it 99 back?
23:54Did she find out?
23:55No.
23:56Impossible.
23:57Everything was handled carefully.
23:58You have the Bennett name,
23:59the inheritance,
23:59everything.
24:00Chloe has spent her whole life
24:01fighting for scraps
24:02from your table.
24:02Why can't you leave her alone?
24:03I have everything?
24:05Tell me, Eli,
24:06what do I have exactly?
24:07She showed up and drove
24:07my mother into a fatal labor.
24:09She took my room,
24:10my father's attention,
24:10my mother's breeding fund,
24:11even the overseas scholarship
24:12that was supposed to be mine.
24:13She took every last thing
24:15that was mine.
24:16What do I have left?
24:20But I heard Chloe
24:20was the one who suffered.
24:22I heard she never had
24:23a place in this family.
24:24Then keep believing the version
24:26that makes you feel
24:26like her hero.
24:30Miss Bennett,
24:31I'd like to request
24:32a few days off.
24:34Whatever.
24:43Turn the car around.
24:45Ma'am, the party
24:46is probably winding down.
24:47I don't care.
24:48Head back to the lawn tent
24:49right now.
24:54Follow them.
24:55Keep your distance.
24:57Don't let them see us.
25:12What is he doing here?
25:19Get her name inked right here.
25:21Sir, this isn't something
25:22you can undo tomorrow.
25:23Your grandfather will lose
25:24his mind when he sees it.
25:25Do it.
25:33Take me to Briar Bluff.
25:34Sir, the Ridge Troll's
25:35overgrown with wild thorn vines.
25:37The drop-off is deadly.
25:38You just got fresh chest ink.
25:39Any scrape will tear
25:39the new tattoo open
25:40and get infected.
25:41Leave.
25:41Now.
25:43Yes, sir.
25:48First, I want a man
25:50who'll carry my name
25:50on his chest.
25:51Permanently.
25:52Second, he has to
25:53climb Briar Bluff
25:54and pick the rare
25:55wild thorn rose
25:55that only blooms there.
25:57Hand it to me himself.
26:00Miss Bennett,
26:01shall we keep following them?
26:04Call off the car.
26:06Go home.
26:18Some men will cross
26:19wild ridges
26:19and brave thorns
26:20just to bring me
26:21a single bloom.
26:32Miss Bennett,
26:33I came to formally request
26:34three days personal leave.
26:36One of the yearlings
26:37spooked and reared
26:37last night
26:38when I was doing groundwork.
26:39I took a fall
26:40against the stall door,
26:41legs acting up too.
26:42A fall in the stall, huh?
26:44Leave the updated
26:45training stickle
26:45for the Storm King filly
26:46with the foreman
26:47before you go.
26:48The farm doesn't stop
26:48for your injuries.
26:52Such an easy lie,
26:53as if I wasn't even
26:53worth a convincing one.
26:54For me,
26:55he couldn't spare the truth,
26:55but for someone else,
26:56he was willing
26:57to risk everything.
26:59To Aurora,
27:00the only Bennett
27:00competent enough
27:01to save Bennett Farm.
27:03Seriously,
27:03if you marry Julian,
27:04the Ashworth capital
27:05keeps the bank
27:05off your back.
27:06You're doing
27:07what your dad
27:07never could.
27:08You make selling myself
27:09sound almost heroic.
27:10Soon I'll be
27:10Mrs. Ashworth,
27:11stuck at charity galleys
27:12and board meetings
27:13instead of mucking out stalls.
27:14Come on, Aurora.
27:15You're way too beautiful
27:15to spend the rest
27:16of your life
27:16waiting for someone
27:16who can't answer you.
27:17He'll wake up.
27:18I know he will.
27:19And let's be real,
27:19even if he doesn't,
27:20you'll run the Ashworth
27:20breeding program
27:21better than anyone.
27:22Let's just call it
27:22my last night of freedom.
27:24Drink up.
27:25Tomorrow I start being
27:25the proper heiress
27:26everyone expects.
27:33All right,
27:34party's over.
27:35Text me when you're home.
27:37Aurora,
27:38your dad is such an asshole.
27:40And Chloe,
27:40if you want,
27:41we can leak her fake
27:41eventing scores
27:42to the Equestrian Federation.
27:43No one has to know.
27:44No.
27:45Once I'm married
27:45and out of that house,
27:46none of it matters anymore.
27:48Call me if you need anything.
27:49Anything at all.
27:52I heard even the rangers
27:53won't take that trail
27:54alone after dark.
27:55Is that actually
27:55from Briar Bluff?
27:57Please.
27:58That trail's nothing
27:58for a guy who works
27:59in stables all day.
28:00He practically climbed trees
28:02for a living
28:02before he got here.
28:03By the way,
28:04I saw him at the barn yesterday.
28:05He has your name tattooed
28:06right over his heart.
28:07Is he like obsessed with you?
28:09A hired trainer?
28:10Please.
28:11He can tattoo whatever he wants,
28:12climb whatever cliff he wants.
28:13A guy like that
28:13will never be in my league.
28:15But hey,
28:15a little fun with a handsome trainer
28:16never hurt anyone.
28:17Makes life at the ranch
28:17a lot more entertaining,
28:18doesn't it?
28:19You're terrible.
28:19What if he hears you?
28:20So what?
28:21Men eat this stuff up.
28:22Give him a little attention
28:23and he'll do
28:23absolutely anything for you.
28:24That's the girl
28:25you'd risk everything for,
28:26Eli Ward.
28:26I almost feel sorry for you.
28:28I'd love to see the look
28:28on your face
28:29when you finally figure it out.
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