Aoe Ranch.
"Miss, we've received a message from Tokyo."
The assistant entered the office with her head lowered.
"Tokyo?"
Ayano Aoe, who had been handling paperwork, frowned.
Ever since returning from Osaka, she had been dealing with matters at the ranch. The place had become a complete mess while she was away.
That had put her in a terrible mood.
What a bunch of useless people. They couldn't even handle something this simple.
"Yes, the message came from jockey Sasaki."
Fujitani Kotomi lowered her head even further.
She felt as though this volcano might erupt at any moment.
"Speak."
"It seems jockey Sasaki has discovered that Golden Masterpiece isn't currently suited to the Left-Handed Course, so he'd like to ask for our advice."
Fujitani Kotomi rattled off the explanation as fast as she could.
She really was suffering.
But this was important to them, and she had no choice but to see her employer when she was at her angriest.
"Tell Kudo to get his ass to Tokyo right now. If he refuses, tie him up and drag him there!"
Smack!
Ayano Aoe slammed her palm onto the desk.
Taking her money without doing his job-he certainly had some nerve.
She didn't care how reluctant he was to swallow his pride.
This race was important to her. She couldn't allow a single thing to go wrong.
And besides...
Her father would also be going to Tokyo Racecourse to watch the race.
This would be her chance to prove herself.
Although this development had come rather suddenly, she had faith in Koichi Sasaki.
"Understood, understood! I'll get right on it."
Fujitani Kotomi turned and ran out.
The next time she saw Koichi Sasaki, she would definitely demand compensation for this.
She had nearly been scared to death.
Clearly, there was no