The Jilted Heiress' Return To The High Life

Chapter 1016:

Ralph suddenly turned his attention to Corrine. His voice was casual, yet curious. “Do you play chess?”

Corrine hesitated for a brief moment before answering, “A little.”

Ralph let out a quiet chuckle. “You’re being humble.”

Setting his cup aside, he gestured toward the seat across from him.

“Would you do me the honor of a game?”

Corrine remained poised as she responded, “It would be my pleasure.” She took her seat with effortless grace, lifted a white piece between her fingers, and placed it on the board.

Just then, Saul stepped in from outside. “Sir, everything has been delivered,” he announced.

flicked a glance

moved forward and unlatched

vases, a delicate oil painting, and a brilliant gemstone

evenly, “Corrine prepared all of these for

played his next move without hesitation. His strategy was aggressive, yet his expression gave nothing away. With a subtle,

“Just a small gesture of goodwill

attacks, Corrine remained composed. She studied the board carefully

as he noticed her piece cutting off his

unreadable smile played

Lаtєst chαptєrs in g𝗮l𝗻ov𝗲ls.ｃοm

she didn’t falter. Her approach was unapologetic, her tactics precise—far

ground. The butler, standing nearby,

grasp, sending a splash of steaming water across the

understood the butler’s intention. Playing along, he furrowed his brows and let out a sharp remark.