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:

closed her eyes, ready for the competition to start, while Zelena sat across

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

How infuriating!

did Violeta manage to

later, the

headed to

middle–aged competitor, while Violeta, assigned to board number

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Chess

16, competing against a young boy

rules were simple: win and advance until only

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

is now underway, announced the director of the chess

older player used white pieces and

his opening move, Violeta countered.

moved through the hall, offering tea to the players. Violeta

strategy.

Zelena watched Violeta take a sip from her cup, a

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

of her opponent’s

passed, Zelena continuously watched Violeta, yet there

feel his stomach ache intensify. As sweat

opponent asked with

his stomach

abruptly stood up, and rushed out of the playing area,

name and quickly followed

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

What’s going on?

Could it be…

sudden realisation

it be that Hattie, who had gone backstage earlier to get water for

be that coincidental, could

announced. “Anyone who leaves the field

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