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.

sorry, but I’ve

and smiled patiently. “Allow me to introduce myself again, then.

Magnus proceeded to guide her into

painting. After

addressed the elderly man seated on a stone

his cane, his gaze fixed upon the chessboard on the stone table. Without lifting

and it was right in front of the elderly

a moment before

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, “Ms. Shaw, care

voice carried an unquestionable air of authority that brooked no

and white pieces on the chessboard, realizing the

family, Vicky had naturally dabbled in various arts including chess and calligraphy. Not only did she study traditional board games,

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