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Benjamin was floored. He remembered all the big talk he’d thrown around earlier, glanced at the chess pieces, and gulped hard.
It was game over. So many pieces, he was toast!
Henry didn’t even glance his way. Ile made a beeline for Zoey, his eys Intense, and said with absolute certainty, “You’re the Chess Sage.”
Zoey thought for a moment, a light bulb going off in her head, “You Master One?”
Henry’s eyes lit up. Nothing felt better than being recognized by a worthy opponent.
“Fancy a game?”
They spoke as casually as if they were deciding on lunch. They didn’t care about the shockwaves they sent through the room. In the chess world, Chess Sage and Master One were legends.
Today, folks were lucky enough to witness a match between these two titans. What a rare treat. Before long, a crowd gathered around them.
Benjamin tried to blend in behind Henry, but when he looked up, he locked eyes with someone who seemed to be smiling
“Well, what a coincidence, Benjamin stammered.
Zoey smiled, “What color do you like?” She twirled a white chess piece between her fingers.
“I like gr
T green Benjamin shivered.
“Green’s tricky. If you dye it now, you might end up munchin‘ on the pieces and sippin‘ on the ink.”
Her face was stunning, like a goddess, but it made him tremble. Benjamin almost dropped to his knees
“I was wrong, please forgive me!”
“Quick to adapt, aren’t you?”
“I really was wrong!”
Zoey didn’t plan to go too hard on him. This guy just liked to joke around, so a little lesson would do. Then you can watch the game with a coffee pot on your head.”
There was a coffee pot on the table, not too big, but full.
It wasn’t hot, but he had no clue how to balance it on his head. If it fell, it could break.
“It can’t fall, and you can’t use your hands to hold it.” Zoey added another rule,
Benjamin looked desperate, hoping for help from Henry, but Henry was all about the chessboard and didn’t even notice him.
In the end, Benjamin watched the whole game with a coffee pot on his head.
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The previous losers were inlily bitter, but as they watched, they were filled with admiration. This was a world–class match!
Zoey’s style was aggressive, full of killer moves, pushing her oppone back step by step.
Henry, on the other hand, was all about defense, but he could switch it up anytime.
They went back and forth, evenly matched.
The ganse lasted over two hours, and everyone was glued to it, while ney and Henry were having a blast.
Only Benjamin was suffering. Head burdened by coffee pot, he watched with tilted eyes, straining neck and aching feet.
At the end, Henry wasn’t satisfied, “Wanna play again another day?”
“Sure.” Zoey also felt she hadn’t had enough. It had been ages since he’d faced such a worthy opponent.
Henry looked at the board, “How about tonight?”
Since they were staying at the Phillips Family, it’d be easy to play in the evening. Zoey nodded.
The crowd cheered and clapped, surrounding them. Zoey’s mouth twitched as she thought of a way to escape.
Suddenly, someone grabbed her wrist. She looked up and met a pair of deep, smiling eyes. “Let’s go, I’ll help you escape!”
Henry pushed Benjamin onto the chessboard, scattering the pieces. The crowd gasped and tried to save the disrupted game.
Taking advantage of the chaos, he grabbed Zoey and squeezed through the crowd. By the time the crowd realized and looked for the two top players, they were long gone. Only Benjamin was left, gritting his teeth in frustration.
The two of them made their escape, looked at each other, and burst out laughing at their windblown hair.
Zoey sighed, “It’s been ages since I’ve done something so silly.”
Henry was
y was still
pumped, “It’s fun to cut loose sometimes, right? Come on, let’s head home!”
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“Not yet, I need to swing by the King Family to grab my stuff.”
You can just buy new clothes,”
Zoey shook her head, ‘Clothes, sure, but some things I need to take with me.” Like the things Saul left her.
“Alright, Ill take you, Henry said,
Zoey glanced at him, amused, “With that look, anyone would think you’re scared I’ll bolt
“Can’t blame me, given your track record.”
Three years ago, after a chess game, Henry was still itching for more. He went back to the same spot hoping to find her, but she had vanished without a trace. That unfinished match had to wait until today.
Zoey felt a bit guilty. She was young back then and didn’t want to close trouble, so she always wore a mask and hat to hide her identity and left immediately after the game due to urgent matters. It was unfair to her opponent,
“What car are you driving? As they walked up to Henrys car, Zoey saw it and breathed a sigh of relief. It was just an ordinary luxury car, not the extravagant Holy 7 license plate.
This car is nice, Zoey said.
Henry raised an eyebrow as he held the steering wheel. “Last time I drove that car, you didn’t say a word, but this one gets your praise.”
“I like to keep a low profile.” Zoey found the seat quite comfy and leaned back to enjoy the ride.
“If you like it, I’ll give it to you, Henry said. His garage overflowed with cars–flashy, understated, every make–united by one trait expense.
Zoey politely declined, “Thanks, but I don’t need it.”
Her unassuming white car was a sleeper, capable of shrugging off an SUV collision. She wouldn’t part with it for the world.
The car stopped at the King Family’s door. Zoey got out. “Wait here, I be right back.”
“OK, Henry responded.
As soon as she entered the King Family’s house, she heard Timothy’s angry roar, “Zoey, how could you be such a thot?”
Zoey paused.
Hazel was also furious, “A girl should have self–respect. Don’t you understand this? Do you want the King Family to be disgraced and ruined because of you?”
Zoey was puzzled, “How did I get involved in a scandal?” Wasn’t this batter over?
Luna spoke softly but disapprovingly, “Zoey, we all saw it. The person who brought you today was driving a luxury car, not the same one that picked you up last time. How many sugar daddies do you have?”
The more Timothy listened, the darker his face became. “How did I end up with a daughter like you, bringing shame to the family! Even though you didn’t grow up with us, we never cut off your living expenses. Do you have to sell your body for money? Have you
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no shame?”
Zoey’s gaze fell on Luna. She seemed gentle and understanding, but when Timothy and Hazel weren’t looking, she gave Zoey a provocative smile.
Provocation, huh? Zoey smiled coldly. She went upstairs without a word to pack her things and brought down a folder.
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“Speaking of money, let me clear something up. Before I was eight, you deposited fifty grand a year into this card.
Her slender fingers held a bank cord, and she tossed it lightly onto the table. “After I turned eight, this money went into Luna’s pocket.”
“That’s impossible!” Timothy, though he didn’t like Zoey, considered fty thousand dollars a small amount for their family. He wouldn’t be stingy with such a sum. After all, letting his child starve in the countryside would be a disgrace.
Hazel also said, “If you’re going to frame Luna, at least make it believable. Luna is the same age as you. How could she have cut off your money when you were both right?”
Luna looked aggrieved, Zory, you really misunderstood me.”
Zoey casually threw the documents on the table, “Whether it’s true or not, see for yourself.”
Luna’s face instantly changed.
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