Chapter 1015:

The iron gates creaked open, flanked by stone-carved statues that seemed to watch their every move. The car rolled forward, gliding along the perfectly paved driveway and deeper into the sprawling estate.

Lavish grounds stretched out on all sides, boasting leisure areas, a golf course, and even a racetrack. Anything one could dream of seemed to be readily available.

They pulled up in front of a towering five-story building.

Standing at the steps, an elderly butler with silver hair waited to greet them.

The moment Nate stepped out of the car, the butler straightened, his lips curving into a polished, respectful smile. “Mr. Hopkins, your grandfather is waiting for you in the Waterside Garden.”

He made no mention of Corrine. Not a glance. Not an acknowledgment. Nate didn’t miss the message.

turned back and offered his hand to Corrine. “Let’s go.

began, but his words wilted under the icy edge of Nate’s gaze. A stare so cold

words he had left to say were

the butler’s lead and reached the Waterside Garden, tucked

pond stretched before them, sparkling in the sunlight.

gazebo. He wore relaxed attire, and a chessboard

on the board painted the picture of an intense struggle. Black appeared to dominate, yet its advantage was slipping. Meanwhile,

could spell disaster for

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had already grasped this delicate balance. He clutched a piece between his fingers, pausing in thought, reluctant to make a decision. At the sound of approaching

the chessboard for a moment, then stepped forward and placed a piece

he said, “You’ve been gone so long, you’ve

his gaze and replied calmly, “The game is already decided.

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