Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 110

Chapter 110 The Chess Competition 2

"There are still quite a few competitors left," Nolan noted as he set a glass of water in front of Violeta.

"Just enjoy the experience and not get too caught up in the pressure."

Violeta gave a soft smile. "Do I look worried to you?"

She arched an eyebrow confidently. "Frankly, the competition here doesn't impress me."

Zoren often joked that Violeta was the boastful queen of the White family, and it was easy to see why.

Catching her expression, Nolan chuckled.

"What's so funny?" she asked.

"Nothing, just enjoying the moment," he replied.

"Do you think you can impress me?" Violeta teased.

The smile briefly stiffened on Nolan's face.

He realised that he might be included in her judgment as well.

Shaking his head with a resigned smile, he began pouring tea instead.

Violeta leaned back and looked at Nolan's side profile.

In another life, she would admit Nolan had the charm and presence of a leading man in films.

would never struggle

was so easily mistaken about

her eyes, ready for the competition to start,

watched Nolan and Violeta interact from a distance. Though she could not hear their conversation, the sight

to charm someone

minutes later, the competition officially

and

competitor, while Violeta,

place at board number 16, competing against a

simple: win and advance until only one competitor

the chess hall, stood on stage as an observer alongside the vice president of the Chess

the director

older player used white

made

hall, offering tea to the players. Violeta sipped her tea as she

Zelena watched Violeta take a sip from her cup, a smirk spreading

Violeta would be in agonizing discomfort, forced to abandon her game and dash

her secret sabotage, Zelena swiftly captured two of her opponent's

watched Violeta, yet there was no indication of any

to feel his stomach ache intensify. As sweat slowly dripped down his forehead, his face began to

his stomach and

abruptly stood up, and rushed out of the playing area, leaving his puzzled opponent

Then she turned back to Violeta, who remained completely unaffected. What's

Could it be...

sudden realisation

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