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.”

continued for a few more moves, the

It wasn’t necessary.

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

eventually sat back down.

a Henderson kid ig a match here. She probably doesn’t often run into opponents as tough as the Henderson boy,

was speaking to Stewart.

in agreement. “Indeed.”

speculated, “You probably wouldn’t stand a chance against her.”

in their circle, second only

frankly, “I wouldn’t.”

Charlene had been Kenton’s chess partner before.

though she had never

that Charlene was actually a formidable

was

went, hadn’t lost a

who received such accolades from Kenton, regardless of age

that Charlene’s chess skills were

Charlene and Thorne

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Chapter 23

“Do you want to start?”

“You go first.”