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.

a glance in

he moved forward and unlatched several waiting

cases lay an array of rare treasures—exquisite porcelain vases, a delicate oil painting, and a brilliant gemstone that caught the

glanced at Ralph and said evenly, “Corrine

His strategy was aggressive, yet his expression gave nothing away. With a subtle, knowing tone, he remarked, “Miss

gaze with quiet confidence. “Just a small gesture

sharp and relentless attacks, Corrine remained composed. She studied the board carefully and, with a decisive move, dismantled a

noticed her piece

smile played

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in his play, she didn’t falter. Her approach was unapologetic,

ground. The butler, standing nearby, stepped forward to refill his cup. Just as he set it down,

the butler’s grasp, sending

he furrowed his brows and let out a