Chapter 950

Ivy had a nagging feeling that Saskia was off tonight, like she was radiating a kind of hostility that was uncharacteristic of her.

Before Saskia could say more, Holden interjected, “Saskia, why are you in here? You’re the belle of the ball tonight, come on out. There’s a whole crowd waiting for you.”

Saskia hadn’t expected her brother to show up, and she felt a twinge of disappointment that she hadn’t managed to expose the truth behind Brittany’s seemingly blissful marriage.

“Okay.”

After the siblings left, Ivy didn’t rush out. Instead, she wandered over to the chessboard and surveyed the game in progress.

It was a fierce battle, brimming with aggression. Clearly, this was the work of a master. At a glance, it seemed the black pieces were cornered.

Ivy had a knack for GO and, after studying the board for a moment, sat down and took up the black pieces.

She loved a good challenge, even though the black side faced a disadvantage and a comeback seemed nearly impossible. Still, she wanted to try.

As she reached out to make her move, a voice echoed from behind.

out when she realized she’d forgotten her w had

continued the conversation,

a lost cause,” Brittany paused, then added, “But it’s

a spot Ivy hadn’t considered, and the imposs situation

to find that Brittany was an ace in GO and was eager to

I’ve got to head home,” Brittany saw Ivy’s look of disappointment and quickly added, “But we should find time to play a proper match.”

a business card. “This is the club I frequent.

chess piqued, nodded in agreement.

Brittany left with her things, Ivy didn’t linger

she thought about Brittany, the more curious Ivy became. It was remarkable that despite being away for thirty years, Brittany possessed

meeting remained a

to an end, Saskia was still frustrated, and she took

good show had ended too soon.

her husband like?” Ivy racked her brain but couldn’t picture the kind

Ivy’s curiosity. “From Imperial City, quite the household name

these descriptions, the first

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