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

word, he moved forward and unlatched several

vases, a delicate oil painting, and

said evenly, “Corrine

yet his expression gave nothing away. With a subtle,

met his gaze with quiet confidence. “Just a small gesture of goodwill for

She studied the board carefully and, with a decisive move, dismantled a key part of his

eyes flickered as he noticed her piece

unreadable smile played

Lаtєst chαptєrs in g𝗮l𝗻ov𝗲ls.ｃοm

spotting an opening in his play, she didn’t falter. Her approach was unapologetic, her tactics precise—far

its climax, Ralph’s black pieces steadily lost ground. The butler, standing nearby, stepped forward to refill his cup. Just as he set

grasp, sending a splash of steaming water

intention. Playing along, he furrowed his brows and let out a sharp remark. “You’ve ruined a perfectly good