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.

he would

a pity he was so easily mistaken

eyes, ready for the competition to start, while Zelena sat across from

their conversation, the sight of Nolan

manage to charm someone

the competition

their signs and headed to their assigned chess

on board number 17, facing a middle-aged competitor, while

his place at board number 16, competing against a young boy

rules were simple: win and advance until only one

on stage as an

the director of the chess hall from the

white

man made

players.

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

agonizing discomfort, forced to abandon her game and dash for the restroom. Zelena could not wait

two of her opponent's pieces, her confidence surging with each

watched Violeta, yet there was no indication of

other hand, Benson began to feel his stomach ache intensify. As sweat slowly dripped down his forehead, his face began to pale. Seeing this, his young

clutched his stomach and

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

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

Could it be...

sudden realisation

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