Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

The camera turned toward a figure while the host continued. “This is the champion of this year’s tournament. She is a young chess player who is only twenty-five years old. She is a rookie in chess, and her name is Ellen Reiss. A round of applause for Miss Reiss.”

Pfft! Connor spat out his tea as he stared at Ellen intently, watching her take the trophy. He never expected that Ellen, whom he had been searching for, would be standing on the stage as a chess champion.

Looking at her, Connor was beyond frustrated. After all, there was no use in finding her now when Selena would be getting out of jail. Her life was ruined, and this case would forever taint her.

At this moment, Olivia entered the house. Seeing Connor staring at the TV with a surprised look, she asked, “What are you. looking at? Come and see the clothes I bought for Lena. When she comes home, she can wear the new clothes.”

“Come and look at this girl, Oli,” said Connor as he pointed toward the TV screen. Olivia wasn’t a fan of watching celebrities. When she heard Connor’s words and saw that he was pointing at the TV screen, she subconsciously looked over.

the screen. The cameraman took a close-up of

Olivia was dumbfounded. Why is she on TV and being awarded? As she thought, she exclaimed, “What is she being awarded?” Olivia couldn’t believe that Ellen had. become an

He used to think. that Ellen couldn’t do anything and was just an ordinary

chess champion! If not, her opponent must have thrown the game. Thus, what is so special about an award that can be obtained by bribing?” Olivia

was with Jared. Maybe the Presgrave Family had given her some benefits. They let

and stand on the stage with spotlights on her when. she let Lena be in prison for a year! She is ruthless!” Olivia was convinced

to look at the TV anymore and went to do the laundry. However, Connor sat back and hit replay, rewinding the stream. When he saw Ellen’s first

to the last round. As he watched the game, he knew what Olivia said was wrong. Ellen didn’t win the match by bribing. In fact, she

host mentioned Ellen’s mentor-Brook. He was the world champion who had defeated most of the top-tier players. However, he stopped competing after a tragedy happened to his family, followed