Vicky glanced at the driver and took out her phone quietly. Her expression darkened when she noticed that she received no signal on her phone.

“Ms. Shaw,” said the driver. “Don’t worry. We won’t hurt you. We’re only inviting you over because Old Mister wants to see you.”

“Old Mister?”

“There’s a signal blocker here on the car, so don’t try anything, Ms. Shaw,” added the driver monotonously.

Vicky gazed down and confirmed that she could not make any phone calls.

10 minutes later, the taxi arrived at a mansion where someone was already waiting by the door.

It was none other than Magnus.

“We meet again, Ms. Shaw,” Magnus said.

sorry, but I’ve

patiently. “Allow me to

Magnus proceeded to

quintessential oriental style with its winding corridors and picturesque scenery that resembled a painting. After

on a stone bench, “Sir,

the chessboard on the stone table. Without lifting his head,

available seat, and it was right in front of

stood still for a moment before

old man had gray hair all over his head. Dressed in traditional attire, he exuded a sharp and lively spirit. He stared at the chessboard in front of him and spoke in a subdued tone, “Ms. Shaw, care to

an unquestionable air of

glanced at the black and white pieces on the chessboard, realizing the

Vicky had naturally dabbled in various arts including chess and calligraphy. Not only did she study traditional board games, but she also made international chess

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