"Yes, I noticed that too, " Carla uttered faintly. "But it doesn't matter. I want to let others know that I don't belong to anyone. And I won't try to please anyone. I am me whether they like it or not."
"Indeed. There's no need for you to compromise with anyone."
Freda was impressed with Carla's attitude.
"Nonetheless, Lady Lisa is a nice person." Carla sounded composed. "At least so far, she's been respecting and understanding me a lot."
"The Laurent family needs to rely on Mr. Lierger's power after all." Freda's view was more subjective in this. "That's why she is treating you nicely. She won't dare to offend you."
"You got a point…" Carla smiled slightly. "Nonetheless, I still prefer to look at the brighter side of humans."
"You're just too kind."
By the time the two of them finished getting changed and came out from the fitting room, Lisa had gotten along well with the kids. She taught them the basic knowledge of horse riding, and she even demonstrated it for them.
Venus and the three kids were learning diligently while Randy watched indifferently at a corner.
"Mommy!" Seeing Carla walking out, Venus immediately ran over to her. "Come and have a look. Beta has learned how to ride a horse."
"Please be careful." Carla cast a side glance at Rogan, signaling her to keep an eye on them.
"Don't worry. There're so many people here. Nothing will happen." Lisa let out a smile. "Carla, how about racing for a round and demonstrate for them?"
"Sure!" Carla jumped onto a horse; her posture seemed utterly professional.
"Not bad." Lisa was impressed by that.
"Let me be the judge then."
Overwhelmed with excitement, Lucas volunteered to become their judge.
With that, Freda and Rogan escorted the kids to the side to watch the race. Even Randy started to show a hint of anticipation.
Lucas raised the competition gun and fired a shot into the sky the next moment.
Instantly, Carla and Lisa's horses galloped forward with full speed.
Upon seeing that, the kids began cheering enthusiastically for Carla. Meanwhile, all the maids clenched their fists and started cheering for Lisa.
Lucas was watching the race nervously as well. Suddenly, Marianne, who stood beside him, cast him a question. "Lucas, do you want Lady Lisa or Ms. Lierger to win?"
"It doesn't matter who wins." Lucas let out a smile. "As long as they enjoy it."
"Lucas, you're so kind, " Marianne commented.
Lucas was utterly focused on the race as he did not pay much attention to what Marianne said.
Marianne did not further say anything, walking away from him.
In the end, the race was a tie.
Lisa and Carla reached the finishing line simultaneously. And Lucas announced they both to be the winners.
All the kids got triggered with thrill upon hearing his announcement. They did not mind who won.
Randy and Venus, who initially showed no interest in horse riding, became curious after watching this race. Thus, they both started to join the rest to learn from Carla.
"Carla, how could you possibly teach so many kids together? Let Lucas help you." Lisa smiled upon seeing that. "Lucas, what are you waiting for?"
"Oh. Okay." Lucas came back to his senses and immediately walked over to help out.
At that moment, Lisa was sitting relaxingly while sipping on her cup of coffee. What a foolish boy. He's too honest. She let out a sigh as she shook her head.
"Sir Lucas is a naive man, " The maid smiled and said.
"Indeed. There's no way he could win a woman's heart like this." Lisa cast a glance at Carla. "This woman is not someone ordinary men could impress."
Those maids did not dare to say more.
Meanwhile, Marianne, pouring coffee into a cup, weighed in. "There's a line I read in the movie. No matter how strong a woman is, she will become as tame as a sheep once conquered."
"Conquered…" Lisa's eyes lit up upon hearing that word. "You're right!"
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