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

he was

her attention away, Violeta closed her eyes, ready for the competition to

conversation, the sight of Nolan sitting close to Violeta was enough to stoke

manage to charm

minutes later, the

up their signs and headed to their assigned chess

facing a middle-aged competitor, while

board number 16, competing against a young boy of

win and advance until only

the chess hall, stood on stage as an observer

the director of the chess hall

used white pieces and

man made

offering tea to the players. Violeta sipped her tea as she contemplated her

sip from her cup,

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

swiftly captured two of her opponent's pieces, her confidence surging with

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

hand, Benson began to feel his stomach ache intensify. As sweat slowly dripped down his forehead, his face began

clutched his

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

confusion deepened as she watched them leave. Then she turned back to

Could it be...

sudden realisation hit

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