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

a pity he was so

closed her eyes, ready for the competition to

Though she could not hear their conversation, the sight of Nolan sitting close to Violeta was enough to

manage to charm

the competition officially

signs and headed to

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

number 16, competing

were simple: win and advance

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

director of the chess

white pieces

the elderly man made

the players. Violeta

a sip from her cup, a smirk spreading

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

two of her opponent's pieces, her confidence surging

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

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

his stomach and

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

as she watched them leave. Then she turned back to Violeta, who remained completely unaffected. What's going

Could it be...

sudden realisation hit

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