Chapter 68 After they sat down in a corner, Francesca quickly whispered, Lauren, that sneaky Bernard is clearly trying to drive a wedge between Mr.


    Thatcher and your family.


    Lauren shrugged.


    Let him try.


    Hes a nobody.


    If not for Mr.


    Thatcher, I wouldve pped him for talking about Andrew like that.


    Francesca turned to Andrew with disgust.


    This is all because of you! Thanks to you, Mr.


    Thatcher probably doesnt think highly of Lauren anymore! Is Mr.


    Thatchers approval really that important? Andrew frowned.


    Francesca sneered


    Are you actually this clueless or are you just pretending? Hes the mayor of Jayrodale ! Havent you noticed all those people waiting with expensive gifts just to curry his favors ? One word from him can make or break someones fortune in this town.


    Lauren intervened, Fran, stop it.


    The Rhodes family isnt going to lose a connection over someone like Bernard.


    If maintaining good rtions with Mr.


    Thatcher is so important, I might have an idea, Andrew suddenlymented


    What idea? Francesca scoffed, clearly doubting Andrew had anything worthwhile to contribute.


    Before Andrew could borate, Harvey and Christinas group of four approached the viewing deck. Mr.


    Thatcher, its been too long! Ah, Harvey, Jayrodales rising star! Now that youre back home, I trust youre ready to help contribute to our citys growth, Mark responded warmly.


    Absolutely, Mr.


    Thatcher.


    Im always ready to serve ourmunity... Watching Harveys easy rapport with Mark, Francesca nced at Andrew and thought there was noparison.


    She decided she needed to have a serious talk with her best friend about dumping Andrew.


    The races reached their climax as Marks favored horse, Number Three, entered the track.


    People behind him were eager to stay in his good graces and ced their bets on Number Three with big money, making Mark beam with satisfaction.


    Dr.


    Lloyd, Fran, lets join in the fun.


    Things will get more exciting with some bets involved, Lauren suggested enthusiastically.


    Caught up in Laurens excitement, Andrew casually scanned the ten horses and ced his bet on Number Seven


    Look at this amateur trying to act like he knows something, Dexter mocked from nearby.


    Harvey chuckled condescendingly, Andrew, Number Seven is a mixed breed.


    Cant you tell +26 BONUS Chapter 68 that? Those horses are just field fillers.


    Mr.


    Weller, Mr.


    Combs, why waste time on this nobody? Mark my words Mr.


    Thatchers pick, Number Three, will take the crown! Bernard chimed in with a smirk.


    Everyone around eagerly agreed with Bernard, praising Marks judgment.


    Exactly! Mr.


    Thatchers got a sharp eye Number Three is a guaranteed win! Ive bet 30 thousand dors following Mr. Thatchers pick.


    Its always smart to stay close to someone as wise as him! With everyones praise, Marks smile only grew brighter.


    Come Francesca nudged Lauren.


    on, lets bet on Number Three too! Lauren chuckled.


    No way.


    Im sticking with Dr.


    Lloyd and going for Number Seven ! As the gates opened, all ten horses burst forward.


    Number Three took an early lead through the first half, seeming to confirm everyones predictions about Marks expertise.


    However, in the second half, Number Seven surged from behind, overtaking Number There and charging toward the finish line


    The crowd fell silent in shock as the underdog crossed the finish line first, with the favored Number Threeing in second


    Thanks to that bet, Andrewturned his modest 15 thousand dors into over 300 thousand dors, walking away with an incredible win.