The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

"Hey, I think things are turning around!" one of the goons who somewhat knew chess exclaimed just then.

"Turning around? You're saying that Lugh Frankton might lose?" another goon asked.

"Yes." The chess goon nodded. "He would soon tear through the blanket shielding Blackie's castling, but Blackie is already spreading his pieces loose. That means that Lugh is too locked on Blackie's defenses that he allowed Blackie free rein on his left flank." That only left the other goons confused. "And that means..."

Pax smirked and explained, "That means Lugh may have talent, but he failed to see the bigger picture, allowing Blackie to lure him into the kill zone."

Everyone laughed, finally understanding.

One of them even gloated. "Let's see how he's going to strut now! It's a fact that he's strong, but he still lacks wits!"

"All of you, shut up," Pax snapped in annoyance right then. "Can't you be more patient?"

Everyone was silent right then.

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Meanwhile, Blackie was wiping the sweat off his brow even as he stared at Frank, whispering, "Don't worry, I'm not going to beat you even chessmasters blunder, let alone someone like myself. "Moreover, we're equal in skill. I just have to miss a strategy and it's checkmate, and Pax Jaric would be none the wiser."

"No, it's alright. You just play as best as

nodded but did not

he was being kind-it was the first time they had met, and he would not care if

someone die, but it was a different story if he had a hand in

crime, which was why he was both seriously playing

top of that Pax was

was not at Blackie's level, he

Blackie was

When that happened

it

Blackie's

Blackie actually found his chance,

be placed on a whim

knife through butter and

"I'm shocked..." Blackie exclaimed,

as he tipped over his king in surrender. "This is amazing from a casual player! Well, it spares my conscience the weight of