Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover by Rosa Winters

"Dad..." Connor began.

"Shhh," Jeffery said sharply, his eyes never leaving the chessboard. Connor shrugged at Chloe, then led her to a nearby sofa to sit down.

Chloe, feeling a bit anxious, whispered, "What's he doing?"

Connor replied, "See that chessboard in front of him? That game's older than I am. Jeffery's been trying to crack it for decades. It was set up by his arch-nemesis back in the day, and it has become his obsession. He spends hours on it every day." Chloe glanced over, "Chess?"

Connor nodded.

Chloe's interest sparked. Chess was the one thing she excelled at among the many skills she'd honed with her mentor. Even her mentor said she had a knack for it.

Without realizing it, Chloe stood up and walked over. As a chess enthusiast, she was drawn to challenging puzzles like a moth to a flame.

She stood by the chessboard, scrutinizing it intently. Wasn't this the classic three-move repetition her mentor often talked about?

Seeing Jeffery deep in thought, Chloe pointed to a spot, "Sir, try this move."

Chloe, visibly annoyed.

really, but this

to speak so confidently? He had been studying this game for sixty years. Did she think he hadn't considered

handed her the container of black pieces. "Alright, play against me. I want to see how you solve

took the pieces and sat across from him without hesitation. She made her move,

another move. Jeffery shook his head, amused by the absurdity of playing chess with someone who clearly didn't understand the

from

of a few phrases to

Chloe's performance during the

game: a

behind, reckless moves, an

then... an unexpected

she won.

was completely