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.

had just stepped out when she realized she’d forgotten her

greeted Brittany and continued the

then added, “But it’s

piece and placed it in a spot Ivy hadn’t considered, and the imposs situation suddenly

game?” Ivy was surprised to find that Brittany was an ace in

Ivy’s look of disappointment and quickly added, “But

card. “This is the club I frequent. I’ll be

her interest in chess piqued, nodded in agreement. “Sure.”

linger and

she thought about Brittany, the more curious Ivy became. It was remarkable that

and Brittany’s meeting remained a secret.

end, Saskia was still frustrated, and she took Ivy upstairs. “I was hoping to introduce you to Bri’s husband.”

that a good show had ended too

racked her brain but couldn’t picture the kind

catch.” Saskia paused dramatically, playing on Ivy’s curiosity. “From Imperial City, quite the household name in Country A.”

when Ivy heard these descriptions, the first

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