Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

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Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph

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.

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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.

With his looks, he would never struggle for attention.

It was a pity he was so easily mistaken about people.

tention:

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

hear their conversation, the sight of Nolan sitting close to Violeta was enough to stoke her jealousy.

How infuriating!

manage to chan someone

the competition officially began.

and headed to their assigned chess boards.

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

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The Chess

16, competing against a

and advance until only one competitor remained.

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

is now underway, announced the director of

older player used white pieces and

the elderly man made his opening move, Violeta

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

strategy.

watched Violeta take a sip from her cup, a

abandon her game and dash for the

two of her opponent’s pieces,

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

As sweat slowly dripped down his forehead, his face began to pale.

opponent asked with concern,

clutched his stomach and

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

his name and

them leave. Then she turned back to Violeta,

What’s going on?

Could it be…

sudden realisation hit

to get water

that coincidental, could

leaves the field is

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