Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 863

Morris smoothly wheeled himself over and settled across from Lincoln, taking his time to pick up the chess pieces and set the board. Lincoln watched him closely, noticing his deliberate movements, and couldn't help but feel a bit concerned. "Do you know how to play chess?" he asked.

"A little," Morris replied.

"Have you played before?"

"No, but I've learned the rules from a computer," Morris admitted.

With a sigh, Lincoln removed two pieces from his side of the board. "Don't say I'm being tough on you. I'll take away two pieces to keep things fair."

Morris was momentarily surprised but then placed the pieces back on Lincoln's side. "No need to give me any breaks."

"You said it. If you lose too badly, my daughter might not think highly of you. She doesn't fancy men who aren't sharp," Lincoln teased.

Morris chuckled softly. "Alright."

And so, they began to play. At first, Lincoln casually sipped from his thermos, enjoying the laid-back pace. But after half an hour, he noticed that although Morris's moves seemed random, he managed to dodge every attack without losing a single piece. Lincoln put his thermos aside and started to focus more intently.

casually asked about Nathalie's

the past few years, working late has been normal for her. I worry about her health and try to get her to take breaks, but if she

attention to the game! You're not exactly a chess master, and being distracted won't help. Don't blame me if you

Morris smirked, "Alright."

one of Lincoln's pawns. Lincoln's eyes widened, and he shrugged. "Every time start chatting with you, Hose my focus, and you take

Morris just smiled quietly.

over

Lincome.

Both were incredibly smart, and a match between them was bound to

the sideboard, grabbed a bowl of mixed nuts, and sat down across from Morris, snacking as she

game, was fully engaged in chatting

a nut and popping it

"How'd you know I love caramelized

for

searched her

Nathan had grown