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Chapter 14

Chapter 14: The Game of Minds

Ikenna's face darkened as he realized the inevitability of defeat. No matter which move he made, Four's next would be checkmate.

"Checkmate," Four said, his voice steady as he slid his queen into position.

Ikenna leaned back, stunned. "I underestimated you."

"You really did." added Nnenna.

The man smirked, his eyes meeting hers briefly before turning back to Ikenna. "You didn't underestimate me. You overestimated your control."

The room was silent for a moment as the reality of the game sank in. She found herself clapping softly, unable to hide her admiration for the sheer brilliance she had just witnessed.

Ikenna stood, slapping Four's shoulder with a grudging smile. "I'll win next time."

Four simply nodded. "We'll see."

As the pieces were reset, she couldn't help but ask, "How did you do that? I thought you were losing!"

Four smiled faintly, unlike his usual indifference. "Chess isn't just about what's happening now. It's about what could happen five moves ahead. You don't win by reacting. You win by planning."

She nodded, letting his words sink in. This wasn't just a game of chess, it was a battle of minds. And this man's mind had proven sharper.

"I want to play against you next," Nnenna said, her voice brimming with determination as her eyes locked onto the chessboard. She had completely forgotten about their physical therapy session in her excitement.

Four, sitting across from her with his ever aloof expression, paused to consider her challenge.

of the few things he truly respected, and seeing her eagerness piqued his interest. He gave

simply, gesturing for

often cold man, was agreeing to play chess with someone he barely knew? It

raced. She had to prove herself,

the board, his long, slender fingers

he made seemed purposeful, as if

or black?" he

knowing

pushed her pawn to d4, then to c4, offering Four

designed to seize control of the center. She

solidifying his defense with a pawn move to e6. His style was clear, calculated and cautious,

positions, pawns

tension between them grew thick as Ikenna watched

as she launched her bishop deep into Four's territory, threatening his knight. She leaned forward slightly, her

retreating to safety while simultaneously setting a trap. His

that every piece he moved carried layers of

than I expected," Four said suddenly, breaking the silence. His

curving into a small smile. She wasn't intimidated. In fact, she was

the weight of Four's intellect. He seemed to anticipate her

that's what it seemed. He moved his queen to h5, an aggressive position that left his back

could capitalize on this and turn the game

instincts told her otherwise. She decided to trust herself and moved her

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