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

went ahead and opened the leather suitcases that

ceramic vases, a landscape art, and a

all of these for you,” David said

played his chess pieces aggressively, his face remained calm and emotionless. He said to Rachel with a meaningful tone. “Miss Grey, you sure are

“It’s

token of my appreciation,” Rachel replied, calm and

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

path of the black pieces, Old Mr. Jones’s eyes narrowed

opening, he remained calm and composed, demonstrating

not

fall behind in the final stages of the

butler placed the cup on

and splashed all

was aware that the butler was assisting him, but the former put on a show of annoyance and berated, “You’ve ruined a

for being careless,” explained the

the situation with a wave of his hand. “Never mind. Clean it up quickly. We have embarrassed ourselves

respectfully,

were cleaning up the place, Old Mr.

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

refused to hold back her prowess. On the contrary, she fought even harder when faced with a strong opponent, leaving

acting on impulse. She merely wanted to use this

Grey’s first time here. Show her around and don’t neglect her,” Old Mr. Jortes instructed the butler

with a polite smile. “Miss

well aware of Old Mr. Jones’s intentions.

alone.

she left

Rachel as

Billy a look.

latter quickly caught on to his intentions and

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

wouldn’t deny that.”

he spoke, Old Mr. Jones

dull thud, the place

the rustling of the wind in the forest, it was as if