Chapter 120 Winner And Loser

It was almost evening by the time Finnegan finished preparing the Regenerating Ointment, worked together with Xena to apply the ointment on Waylynn’s entire b*dy, and bandaged her up.

“Old Mdm. Brown, I’ll be taking my leave now. I’ll come again in a few days.”

“Take care, Mr. Larkin!”

After stepping out of the sterile ward, Stephen, who had been waiting outside for a long time, approached. “Finnegan, can we go now?”

A complicated look spread across his face as he spoke. I can’t believe Finnegan actually kept that old man waiting for so long. More incredulously, that old man isn’t mad at all!

Finnegan nodded. “Lead the way.”

Soon, Finnegan followed Stephen to the courtyard, where he had met with Nathan the other day.

However, this time, Stephen didn’t enter with Finnegan. “My grandpa and his guest are inside.”

Finnegan hummed in response before proceeding inside.

Under the same ancient tree, Nathan was playing chess with a seemingly ordinary yet commanding old

man.

That old man was none other than Jeremy.

After a few days of recuperation, he had fully recovered.

Taking care to keep his steps light, Finnegan walked up to them and quietly observed the game.

After about ten minutes, Nathan sighed. “I’ve lost again, Old Mr. Samson!”

In the past, Nathan used to be Jeremy’s subordinate.

Jeremy turned to gaze at Finnegan. “What do you think?”

Finnegan examined the chessboard. Nathan’s remaining chess pieces included two pawns, a rook, and a bishop, while Jeremy had two rooks, one bishop, one knight, and three pawns.

phase, and Jeremy could checkmate Nathan in less than five

scrutiny, Finnegan unexpectedly uttered, “There’s still a chance for a comeback.”

piqued. “Are you

“Yes!”

Nathan got to his feet and stepped aside. “In that case, why don’t you finish this game with Old Mr. Samson? Win or lose, it’ll be on me.”

“Have a seat.”

free time on his hands, Finnegan took Nathan’s

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then.”

chess is akin to waging war on the battlefield, so give

his rook aggressively to check Jeremy’s king.

retreating his rook to protect his

shifted his remaining bishop to check Jeremy’s king

revealed a meaningful smile, then moved his knight

with his insignificant pawn, turning the tables with that

maneuver.

began taking the game more seriously, exchanging blows with

Jeremy’s knight, then used his bishop to displace Jeremy’s

left on each side, Finnegan

realizing he was out of moves as Finnegan’s pawns had

routes.

outcome of this game would

only one more move to

Samson, you were too defensive earlier. On the other hand, Finnegan realized he was at a disadvantage, so

was like a

play it safe, and that was the reason Jeremy

Finnegan couldn’t have won.

with the least loss and neglecting

cool despite having triumphed over Jeremy. “My aggressive gameplay style can never be a mainstay for victory. Only Old Mr. Samson’s level-headed approach of securing a win is the right way.” Pointing at the settled chess game, he continued, “Otherwise, both sides would suffer

how only a few pieces were left in play, and nodded. “That’s right.

changed the topic of conversation. “So, do you want

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