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:

for the competition to start,

Violeta interact from a distance. Though she could not hear their conversation,

How infuriating!

to chan someone like

later, the

signs and headed to their assigned chess boards.

17, facing a middle–aged competitor, while Violeta, assigned

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The Chess Competition 2

at board number 16, competing against a young boy of his

rules were simple: win and advance until only one competitor remained.

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

announced the director of the chess hall from the stage.

pieces and the younger

made his

through the hall, offering tea to the players. Violeta

strategy.

sip from her cup, a smirk spreading across

abandon her game and dash for the restroom. Zelena could not

swiftly captured two of her opponent’s

Zelena continuously watched Violeta, yet there was no

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

this, his young opponent asked with

clutched his stomach and

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

name and

watched them leave. Then she turned back to Violeta, who

What’s going on?

Could it be…

sudden realisation

to get water for Benson, accidentally used the teapot Zelena had tampered with?

couldn’t be that coincidental, could it?

host announced. “Anyone who leaves the field is

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