Vicky glanced at the driver and took out her phone quietly. Her expression darkened when she noticed that she received no signal on her phone.

“Ms. Shaw,” said the driver. “Don’t worry. We won’t hurt you. We’re only inviting you over because Old Mister wants to see you.”

“There’s a signal blocker here on the car, so don’t try anything, Ms. Shaw,” added the driver monotonously.

Vicky gazed down and confirmed that she could not make any phone calls.

10 minutes later, the taxi arrived at a mansion where someone was already waiting by the door.

It was none other than Magnus.

“We meet again, Ms. Shaw,” Magnus said.

glanced at him and said, “I’m sorry, but I’ve suffered

not at all offended and smiled patiently. “Allow me to introduce myself again, then. My name is Magnus

proceeded

style with its winding corridors and picturesque scenery that resembled a painting. After a leisurely walk of about twenty

addressed the elderly man seated on a stone bench, “Sir, Ms. Shaw has

upon the chessboard on the stone table. Without lifting his head, he

seat, and it was right in front of the elderly

for a moment before taking her

head. Dressed in traditional attire, he exuded a sharp and lively spirit. He stared at the chessboard in front of him and spoke in a subdued tone,

air of authority that

at the black and white pieces on the chessboard, realizing

lady from a prestigious family, Vicky had naturally dabbled in various arts including chess and calligraphy. Not only did she study

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