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

was so

attention away, Violeta closed her eyes, ready for the

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

to charm someone like

later, the

up their signs and headed to

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

number 16, competing

and advance until only

stage as an observer alongside the vice president of the Chess

director of

white pieces and the younger used

man made his opening move,

the players. Violeta sipped her tea as she

by others, Zelena watched Violeta take a sip from her cup, a smirk

laxatives. Soon, Violeta would be in agonizing discomfort, forced to abandon her game and dash for the restroom. Zelena could

of her opponent's pieces,

passed, Zelena continuously watched Violeta, yet there was no

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

clutched his

playing area, leaving his

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

Could it be...

realisation

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