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 struggle for

a pity he was so

her eyes, ready for the

interact from a distance. Though she could not hear their conversation, the sight of Nolan sitting

Violeta manage to charm someone

the competition

picked up their signs and headed to their assigned chess

while Violeta, assigned to board number 18,

Benson took his place at board number 16, competing against

rules were simple: win and advance until only

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

director

the older player used white

elderly man made

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

Violeta take a sip from

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

two of her opponent's pieces,

the minutes passed, Zelena continuously watched Violeta, yet there

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

his stomach

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

watched them leave. Then she turned back to

Could it be...

sudden realisation hit

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