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:

competition

not hear their conversation,

How infuriating!

manage to

later, the

signs and headed to their assigned

while Violeta, assigned to board number 18, sat opposite

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Sat, 15Jun M •

Chess Competition

at board number 16, competing against

win and advance until only one

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

director of the chess

white pieces and the younger used

made his opening move, Violeta countered.

to the players. Violeta sipped her tea as she

strategy.

sip from

would be in agonizing discomfort, forced to abandon her game and dash for the restroom.

of her

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

As sweat slowly dripped down his forehead, his

this, his young opponent asked with concern, “Are

his stomach and frowned.

then clenched his fist, abruptly stood up, and rushed out of the playing area, leaving his puzzled

shouted his name and

leave. Then she turned back to Violeta, who remained completely

What’s going on?

Could it be…

sudden realisation hit

that Hattie, who had gone backstage earlier to get water for Benson, accidentally used the teapot Zelena

that coincidental, could

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

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