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 Violeta closed her eyes, ready for the competition to

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

How infuriating!

Violeta manage to chan someone like

minutes later, the

signs and headed

number 17, facing a middle–aged competitor, while Violeta, assigned to board number 18, sat opposite an

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The Chess Competition

16, competing against a young boy

simple: win and advance until only one

chess hall, stood on stage as an observer alongside the

competition is now underway, announced the director of

older player used white pieces and the younger used

his

hall, offering tea to the players.

strategy.

take a sip from her

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

of her opponent’s pieces,

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

stomach ache intensify. As

asked with concern, “Are you

stomach

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

name and

them leave. Then she turned back to

What’s going on?

Could it be…

sudden realisation

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

that coincidental, could it?

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

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