The massive thousand–pound horn bow was drawn into a flawless curve!
As the bow gradually bent, the three arrows nocked on it were poised at the moving target.
Whoosh!
The sharp snap of the bowstring rang out, cutting through the air.
Three arrows streaked through the sky, slicing through the clouds to obliterate the wooden bullseyes 6,500 feet away. Each arrow found its mark dead center!
Robin placed the horn bow back on the rack.
He took a towel from a nearby server, wiped his hands and glanced over at the astonished Zachary.
“Well, I’m embarrassed for you. Let’s settle this and move on!”
Zachary’s face shifted from red to pale, his fury toward Robin evident.
The shooting range was enveloped in a stunned silence.
Then, pandemonium ensued!
After a moment of frenzied excitement, Raymond shouted from the sidelines, “Zachary, come on. A bet is a bet. It’s just 100 million dollars.”
Zachary felt his heart sink!
100 million dollars!
The real issue was that the Gills couldn’t come up with that amount on short notice!
He knew all too well that, despite the Gills‘ current standing, their finances were in a precarious state.
Especially after two failed ventures in Brookhaven last year.
The Gills‘ financial stability was on the verge of collapse
How could they possibly cover a 100 million–dollar wager?
Originally, he had only sought to humiliate Robin.
He never anticipated that this bet would land him in such a dire predicament.
And now, he was faced with the grim reality of paying out 100 million dollars.
Raymond’s shouts from the sidelines went unanswered
Zachary could only think quickly about how to handle the situation.
The Violeterest Club was no ordinary venue.
Everyone in Harmonfield was aware that Daphne was ruthless and would not tolerate any disruptions on her property.
Seeing Zachary refuse to leave, the archery range referee spoke coldly. “Mr. Gill, the outcome of this match is quite clear. Please step outside and settle the bet. Don’t make this difficult for us.
“If you don’t, we will have to report this to Ms. West immediately, and it won’t just be 100 million dollars.” Zachary was already sweating profusely. He understood the seriousness of the situation.
Meanwhile range.
in the fitness center on the 15th floor of the building, across from the riding and shooting
Daphne, dressed in a workout top and shorts, was deeply engrossed in her yoga routine, Watching the video of Robin’s remarkable performance, a sly smile curled on her lips. She twisted her elegant body and released a long, relaxed sigh.
“This riding and shooting contest is quite intriguing, haha… I didn’t expect Shirley to have such an impressive individual by her side.”
Daphne slowly stood up, swaying her long, pale legs and playfully adjusting her fishnet attire.
Taking a towel from her maid, Rita Clayton, she wiped her fair skin and languidly reclined on a bench.
“I want to meet this man privately, Rita, make the necessary arrangements.
“The Violeterest Leisure Club has been open for almost six years, and no one has ever managed to draw this thousand–pound horn bow.
“And to hit a moving target at 6,500 feet with all three arrows on the bullseye!
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