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.

Brittany had just stepped out when she realized she’d forgotten her w had to turn

Brittany and continued the conversation, “Why shouldn’t I

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

spot Ivy

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

home,” Brittany saw Ivy’s look of disappointment and quickly added, “But we should find time to

the club I frequent. I’ll be waiting for you

chess piqued, nodded

didn’t linger and instead focused on reviewing

the more curious Ivy became. It was remarkable that despite being away for thirty years,

and Brittany’s meeting remained

an end, Saskia was still frustrated, and she took Ivy upstairs. “I

a shame that a good show had ended too

Ivy racked her brain but couldn’t picture the kind of man that would marry Brittany.

dramatically, playing on Ivy’s curiosity. “From Imperial City, quite the household name in

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