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

was so

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

distance. Though she could not hear their conversation,

to charm

minutes later, the competition officially

signs and headed to their assigned chess

board number 17, facing a middle-aged competitor, while Violeta, assigned to board number 18, sat opposite an elderly

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

simple: win and advance until only one

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

announced the director of the chess

older player used white pieces and

made his opening move, Violeta

offering tea to the players.

a sip from her cup, a smirk spreading across

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

secret sabotage, Zelena swiftly captured two of

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

intensify. As sweat slowly dripped down his forehead, his face began to pale. Seeing this, his young opponent asked with

his

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

Then she turned back to Violeta,

Could it be...

realisation

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