My Coldhearted Ex demands a Remarriage by Eva Blackwood

Chapter 987:

Carrie narrowed her eyes, a hint of suspicion slipping into her gaze.

“Are you trying to let me win again?”

He leaned back with an easy shrug. “No, that’s just how I usually play.”

Carrie exhaled and extended her hand for another round.

Despite her efforts, Daxton won again—and again. Three games, three losses. She had no choice but to let him go first.

Carrie pouted slightly, a flicker of regret crossing her face. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Daxton watching her, and in that instant, a strange feeling settled over her—as if she had already lost before the game had even begun.

she straightened her posture and tilted her chin toward the blue box. “You can start,” she said

picked up a piece and placed it on

opening move, her

to read—or so she thought. Though she appeared relaxed, every one of her moves was calculated, her gaze sharp as she tried to decipher

unfolded in a steady rhythm, each turn a test of wits. Just as Carrie was beginning to feel confident, convinced she

had been so focused on attacking that she had overlooked the bigger picture. While she had been maneuvering toward victory, he had quietly set up an alternate path

move would end the game in his favor. A wave of resignation washed over her. She let out a soft breath and leaned back against

she watched his hand hover over the board, his long fingers delicately placing

next on g al no ve

onto the board. The piece wasn’t where

His voice was light, almost playful. “The outcome