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,

from a distance. Though she could not hear their conversation, the sight of Nolan sitting close to Violeta was

How infuriating!

to chan

later, the competition officially began.

picked up their signs and headed to their assigned chess

a middle–aged competitor, while Violeta, assigned to

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Chess Competition 2

number 16, competing

were simple: win and advance until only one competitor

stage as an observer alongside

is now underway, announced the director of the chess hall

white pieces

made his opening move, Violeta

hall, offering tea to the players. Violeta sipped her tea as she contemplated her

strategy.

watched Violeta take a sip from her

to abandon her game and dash for the restroom. Zelena could not wait to see how Violeta would handle such

by her secret sabotage, Zelena swiftly captured two of her opponent’s pieces,

minutes passed, Zelena continuously watched Violeta, yet there was no indication of any abdominal distress from her.

his stomach ache intensify. As sweat slowly dripped down his

young opponent asked with

clutched his stomach and

out of the playing area, leaving his puzzled opponent and

his name and quickly followed him out.

watched them leave. Then she turned back to Violeta,

What’s going on?

Could it be…

sudden realisation hit

had gone backstage earlier to get water for Benson, accidentally used

be that coincidental,

“Anyone who leaves the field is deemed to have forfeited, and

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