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,

their conversation, the sight of Nolan sitting

How infuriating!

manage to chan someone like

later, the competition officially

their signs and headed to their assigned chess

while Violeta, assigned to board number 18, sat

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110 The Chess

place at board number 16, competing

and advance until only one competitor remained.

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

underway, announced the director

used white pieces and the younger used black.

made his opening move, Violeta

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

strategy.

a sip from her cup, a smirk

that the tea Violeta was 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

sabotage, Zelena swiftly captured two of her opponent’s

watched Violeta, yet there was no indication of

hand, Benson began to feel his stomach ache intensify. As sweat slowly dripped down his forehead, his face began to pale.

asked

his stomach

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

shouted his name and

as she watched them leave. Then she turned back to

What’s going on?

Could it be…

realisation hit her.

gone backstage earlier to get water for

couldn’t be that coincidental, could it?

host announced. “Anyone who leaves the field is deemed to have forfeited, and the winner

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