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.

his looks, he would never

was a pity he was

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

not hear their conversation, the sight of Nolan sitting close to Violeta

Violeta manage to charm someone

minutes later, the

picked up their signs and

17, facing a middle-aged competitor, while Violeta, assigned to board number

number 16,

and advance until only one competitor

stage as an observer

now underway," announced the director of the chess hall

white pieces and the younger used

made

offering tea to the players.

watched Violeta take a sip from her cup, a smirk

would be in agonizing discomfort, forced to abandon her

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

Violeta, yet there was no indication

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

his stomach

clenched his fist, abruptly stood up, and rushed out of the playing area, leaving his puzzled opponent and the audience

Then she turned back to Violeta, who

Could it be...

sudden realisation hit

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