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.

looks, he would never struggle for

was a pity he was so

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

and Violeta interact from a distance. Though she could not hear their conversation,

manage to charm someone like

later, the competition

signs and

while Violeta, assigned to board number

his place at board number 16, competing against a young

simple: win and advance until

chess hall, stood on stage as

the director of the

older player used white pieces

elderly man made his

tea to the players.

a sip from her cup, a smirk spreading across

in agonizing discomfort, forced to abandon her game and dash for the restroom. Zelena could not wait to see how Violeta would

her secret sabotage, Zelena swiftly captured two of her opponent's pieces, her confidence surging with each

the minutes passed, Zelena continuously watched Violeta, yet there was no indication of any abdominal distress

down his forehead, his face began to pale. Seeing this,

his stomach and

leaving his puzzled opponent and the audience behind.

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

Could it be...

realisation

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