The Billionaire’s Maid Bride

Chapter 179

She often misses the good old days when she was a kid.

Lucian’s chess style is not brutal but a more “gentle” assault on the black pieces. Every move George makes is incredibly cautious as if he’s afraid of making a single misstep But this caution often leads to mistakes

The more you try not to make mistakes, the more likely you are to make them.

The first game ended in a draw

Both sides fought hard on the board, with no clear winner in the end.

Even if they played for another two hours, who would win wouldn’t be clear.

Then came the second game.

Clearly, George became more cautious.

He seemed hesitant with his moves.

Every move he made was incredibly cautious.

the white pieces seemed to

hesitant too. He wanted to attack decisively but also wanted to give his opponent a chance. This allowed

watched from the

move Lucian made afterward was even more cautious.

Just as he was about to make a move, a hand gently tugged

so light, as if unnoticed.

reality. His next move landed precisely on George’s weak spot.

was surprised. He hadn’t expected “Penelope to be such an

might have lost the game if “Penelope hadn’t tugged at his

him, quietly observing the board. It seemed as if she hadn’t

a sense of admiration.

too little about

temper, he hadn’t expected her to

sunglasses and then said, “It’s your turn for the third game.”

surprised,

her hand,

confident she

a flaw in George’s play in a moment of excitement. Plus, Lucian was a skilled, thoughtful player. She had just

win if she were really to

up and bowed his head, his handsome profile near her. “If you lose,