Divorce Time

Chapter 236

Vesta began to focus more on Charlene’s situation.

Watching Charlene navigate the tricky scenario Thorne had set up, in ways she hadn’t expected, made her heart skip a beat. And when she heard Quintin’s cheers, it sank like a stone.

Charlene was intensely focused, her attention solely on the chessboard in front of her.

The situation was steady for now, but she knew winning was nearly…

She paused, glancing at Thorne.

Thorne made his move.

Charlene halted her hand mid–movement.

Campbell observed with a smile, saying, “This is truly impressive. I never thought I’d witness such a captivating chess match in a place like this, especially between two young players. Quite remarkable.”

Quintin, irritated by the noise, snapped, “Keep it down!”

Campbell fell silent.

Several tense minutes ticked by before Charlene finally made her move, managing to slightly even out the tilted board once more.

Two minutes later, Thorne responded with another piece.

Charlene placed the piece she was holding back onto the board and said, “I lost.”

she could have continued for a few more moves,

It wasn’t necessary.

when Thorne

eventually

here. She probably doesn’t often run into opponents as tough as the Henderson boy, does she? Looks like she’s keen not to let this opportunity slip by.”

was speaking to Stewart.

in agreement. “Indeed.”

speculated, “You probably wouldn’t stand a chance

being another prodigy in their

frankly, “I

had been Kenton’s

never won against

reactions and praises made it clear that Charlene was actually a

she was so young.

lost a match since

weren’t many who received such accolades from

that Charlene’s chess skills were commendable.

and Thorne had already

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you

“You go first.”