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.

little speechless. Was it really okay for him to leave

in the mood to play chess. I looked at Theo and asked, "What are you doing here?" Theo

his rook away, saying with a bland voice, "Mr. Grant, you have a myriad of things to attend to every

me. He relented as I had expected. "It was a misunderstanding that night.

at his side. "I know. Actually, you don't have to explain yourself to me, Mr. Grant. You're

a

taking my leave now." He got up as well and pressed both hands on my shoulders. I was pressed

pawn he just took in the same place. He then placed his rook in front of my pawn. "Let's continue.” I frowned and tock

but did not

and N surprised expression. "Weren't we losing? Why are we on par

my lips, not saying a

good at chess but Theo dared not

your turn," Theo said with a

had only two bishops left, whereas I had a