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.”

could have continued for a few more moves, the outcome

It wasn’t necessary.

stood, intending to leave, when Thorne suddenly spoke up,

but eventually sat back

said, “This girl, who seems so quiet, actually stood up to challenge a Henderson kid ig a match here. She probably doesn’t often run into opponents as tough as

was speaking

in agreement.

probably wouldn’t stand

being another prodigy in their circle, second only to

admitted frankly, “I wouldn’t.”

had been Kenton’s chess partner

had never won against him.

made it clear that

was so

story went, hadn’t lost a

weren’t many who received such accolades from Kenton, regardless of age or

that Charlene’s chess

they chatted, Charlene and Thorne had already reset

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suggested, “Do you want

“You go first.”