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:

Violeta closed her eyes, ready for the competition to start,

could not hear their conversation, the sight of Nolan sitting close

How infuriating!

did Violeta manage to chan someone

later, the competition officially

signs and headed to their

facing a middle–aged competitor, while Violeta, assigned to board number 18, sat

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Chess

took his place at board number 16, competing against a young boy

advance

stood on stage as an

director of the chess hall from the stage.

pieces and the younger used black.

made his opening

the hall, offering tea to the players. Violeta sipped her

strategy.

take a sip from her cup, a smirk

drinking contained laxatives. Soon, Violeta would be in agonizing discomfort, forced to abandon her game and dash for the restroom. Zelena could not wait to see how Violeta would handle such

swiftly captured two of her

passed, Zelena continuously watched Violeta, yet there was no indication of any abdominal distress

his stomach ache intensify. As sweat slowly dripped down his

his young opponent asked

clutched his stomach

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

shouted his name and

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

What’s going on?

Could it be…

realisation hit

earlier to get water for

be that

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

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