A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust by Sally Garcia

Chapter 266

Calliope flashed a confident smile at Ronin. “Ronin, no pressure. Just play like you usually do, okay?”

“Okay, I’ll just play casually then,” Ronin chuckled.

The two quickly settled into their chess game, pieces moving back and forth between them.

Calliope’s moves were swift and highly skilled. Those in the know watched with astonishment.

“Oh, my goodness, that’s an impressive move!”

“She does know how to play chess!”

“How’s she doing? Is she good?”

“You can’t predict her next move, but she’s definitely got Ronin on his toes!”

“Really? Is Calliope that good?”

“From what I can tell, she’s incredibly skilled. I’m genuinely impressed.”

moves

I can only say Calliope is brilliant.

were buzzing with excitement.

trading moves with Ronin seamlessly.

Calliope’s. He took his time, carefully

said with a wry smile. “Callie, you’ve always got a trick

with a smile. “Ronin, you’re too good

game soon came to an end in

at Ronin. “You still got it, Ronin!”

lady, you’re still good at sweet–talking.

did let him off. She managed to control the game to a draw without breaking

a

move!”

“Yeah, she’s amazing!”

out among

bit about chess, realized Calliope could have won. Instead, she achieved something even more remarkable by securing a draw, allowing Ronin to save face.

with a hint of surprise. “You’ve got

at Yara. “I don’t know why you wanted