The Woman From Hell

Chapter 1295

I stood on one side and lowered my head to look at the chessboard.

They were playing chess. At this moment, Grayson no longer had a bishop. Theo had his rook aimed at the queen. He was destined to lose this match.

He knew he was definitely going to lose, but as an elder, he did not want to embarrass himself. Hence, he called me over to ease the embarrassment. I looked at Theo. After several days of not seeing him, he still looked charming as ever, though he seemed a little haggard too

When he caught me staring at him, he raised his eyebrows and locked at Grayson, saying, "It's your turn, Mr. Louis.”

Grayson brushed his nose. "How should I go on playing this?"

He would lose no matter what step he took. He raised his head to lock at me before getting up and saying, "Continue the game for me, child. I'll go help your mom with the cleaning."

He hurried away after saying that.

okay for him to leave this

and was not in the mood to play chess. I looked at Theo and asked, "What are you doing here?" Theo frowned, not answering the question, * Why didn't you tell me that you've

moved his rook away, saying with a bland voice, "Mr. Grant, you have a myriad of

aiming at me. He relented as I had expected. "It was a misunderstanding that night. Zedd was there toc.

last of my pawn at his side. "I know. Actually, you don't have to explain yourself to me, Mr. Grant. You're rich and powerful, so it's normal for you to

a little unhappy

up and said, "Make yourself at home, Mr. Grant. I'm taking my leave now." He got up as well and pressed both hands on my shoulders. I was pressed back

took in the same place. He then placed his rook in

completely powerless but did not say a

we losing? Why are we on par now?

my lips,

I was good at chess

turn," Theo said

only two bishops left, whereas I had a rook and a pawn left. I