In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 314 Chess Is a Gamble

“Ms. Lewis, what do you think?”

Grace could guess Max’s intention, but she made herself clear. “Max, putting chess aside, you have to give me an explanation.”

Max reset all the chess pieces. While rearranging the pieces, he spoke calmly, “Of course. Let’s use this game to determine the winner.

“If you win, you can take Shane away, and I won’t say another word. If you lose, we’ll forget anything happened, and we can put this in the past.”

The general idea was that the chess game was like a gamble.

Upon hearing Max’s words, Shane’s expression relaxed a bit. He knew Max was protecting him. After all, Max’s chess skills were second to none in Pamore.

Grace had no chance of winning against him.

“So, Ms. Lewis, what do you say?”

Shane couldn’t help but jest, knowing that if Grace agreed, she would undoubtedly lose.

Grace shook her head.

Max thought she was backing out. His expression darkened, but to his surprise, Grace added, “The stakes seem a bit too small for this gamble.”

was very intrigued.

you propose?”

at him gravely and said, “How

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change the player?”

mean? How dare you suggest

and looked at Max.

helm of your

face darkened, seemingly evaluating the sincerity of

words.

she wasn’t joking, he regained his confidence and said, Ms. Lewis, if you win, I’ll give up my position to you. I’m willing to acknowledge you as the leader and

everyone around

one had expected Max to make such a big bet on a

game.

gang was

everyone was confused, Max added, “But if I win, in addition to putting our past behind, I want

surrounding people went