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.

his looks, he would never

was

for the competition to

not hear their conversation,

Violeta manage to charm someone

the competition

picked up their signs and headed to

number 17, facing a middle-aged competitor, while Violeta,

16, competing against a young boy

simple: win and advance until only one

on stage

announced the director of the chess hall from the

the older player used white pieces and the younger used

the elderly man made his

to the players. Violeta sipped her tea as she contemplated

others, Zelena watched Violeta take a sip

to abandon her game and dash for the restroom. Zelena could not wait to see how Violeta would handle such

Zelena swiftly captured two of her opponent's pieces, her

yet there was no indication of any abdominal distress

slowly dripped down his forehead, his

his

rushed out of the playing area, leaving his puzzled opponent and the audience behind.

deepened as she watched them leave. Then she turned back to Violeta, who remained completely

Could it be...

realisation hit

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