Betrayal At the Altar by Dolores Delia

Chapter 665

Led by the butler, Rachel and David arrived at the Water Cloud Courtyard in the southeast corner. There was a clear pond in front of lush vegetation. The irises looked delicate and fish could be seen swimming under the leaves.

Old Mr. Jones sat under a nearby pavilion, dressed casually and playing a game of chess.

The chess board was an 8-by-8 grid, and the game was still ongoing with no clear winner between the black and white pieces. The black pieces seemed to be dominating, but their strength was dwindling. while the white pieces were in a disadvantageous position but remained in control.

All it took was a slight change in strategy and the black pieces would lose the entire game.

Old Mr. Jones was clearly aware of the situation. He fiddled with the chess piece using his fingertips. and didn’t place it down for a while.

Hearing footsteps, he slowly widened his eyes and glanced at Rachel. A subtle cold glint flashed in his

eyes.

David took a step forward and placed a chess piece on the chess board.

Old Mr. Jones frowned and said in a deep voice, “You’ve been away for so long that you’ve forgotten the rules.”

“The outcome has been decided. Even if you don’t make a move, there’s nothing you can do to change the result,” said David as he gazed at Old Mr. Jones.

“Nothing is absolute.” Old Mr. Jones took a sip from the cup next to him and said in a kind tone that also had a hint of seriousness, “Despite my age, I can still discipline you if necessary.”

“I wouldn’t dare to disobey you,” replied David. He was hesitant to follow Old Mr. Jones’ teachings, but he still had some respect for him. “You know that’s not what I meant.”

If he didn’t want to follow the Old Mr. Jones’ rules, he wouldn’t have brought Rachel to the old residence.

“Do you know how to play chess?” Old Mr. Jones changed the topic and pointed at Rachel.

The astonished Rachel replied, “I know just a little.”

Old Mr. Jones chuckled. “That’s humble of you.”

He put down the cup in his hand and gestured for Rachel to sit opposite him. “Fancy a game with me?”

Rachel replied calmly, “Of course, it’s better to obey than to be polite.”

She sat in front of the chess board and placed a white chess piece on it.

At that moment, Billy Jones entered from the outside. “Sir, I’ve brought everything.”

shot Billy a look.

the leather suitcases

a landscape art,

prepared all of these for you,” David said without changing his expression.

calm and emotionless. He said to Rachel with

“It’s

a small token

Old Mr. Jones’s showy moves. Rachel found a

Mr. Jones’s

opening, he remained calm and composed, demonstrating

not commonly

to fall behind in the final stages of the game, the butler stepped forward to pour him

placed the cup on the table, his

and splashed all over

butler was assisting him, but the former put on a show of annoyance and berated, “You’ve ruined a thrilling game of chess!”

being careless,” explained the

mind. Clean it up quickly. We have embarrassed

butler replied respectfully, “Right away.”

the servants were cleaning up the place, Old Mr. Jones looked

party would have deliberately lost to him. At worst, they would try to maintain their dignity and settle

back her prowess. On the contrary, she fought even harder when faced with a

impulse. She merely wanted to use this game of chess

first time here. Show her around and don’t neglect

Rachel with a polite smile. “Miss Grey, please follow me.”

was well aware of Old Mr. Jones’s intentions. He probably had something

alone.

bidding goodbye, she left

at Rachel as

shot Billy a

to his intentions and followed

Jones noticed David’s actions and snorted disapprovingly. “Is this place really that dangerous.

deny that.”

spoke, Old Mr. Jones placed

a dull thud, the place instantly fell

it was as if everything in the world had turned into