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Once their conversation wrapped up, Kingsley entered the room after a short while.
“Mr. Craig. Mr. Yates he greeted
Elaine turned to him. “Mr. Craig and Mr. Yates might be staying over tonight”
Kingsley nodded. “Tve already made all the arrangements. You guys are
are always
welcome here.”
With a chuckle, Zachary said. “Kingsley, it’s been quite a while since we played chess. Care for a match?
A faint sinile played on Kingsley’s lips. “Since you’re in the mood for a game, I’d be honored to join you.”
Hearing their conversation, Elune realized that Kingsley actually knew how to play chess.
But as far as she could remember, he had never mentioned it before.
“Kingsley, you know how to play chess?”
Seeing the curiosity in Elaine’s eyes, Kingsley met her gaze with a meaningful expression. I’ve always known how to play. I just never got the chance to tell you. I saw the game you played against Bianca last time–it was brilliant,” he said.
Flaine looked at him, a smile tugging at her lips. “Looks like I still have a lot to learn about you. I had no idea you played chess”
Zachary, standing nearby, chuckled. “You don’t know! Kingsley started playing when he was 10. At first, I could still manage a lucky win or two, but soon enough, there was no beating him. He had to let me win now and then just to save my pride.
Elaine glanced at Kingsley, her eyes filled with amusement.
There were many things she did not have the chance to understand in the previous timeline, but things were different now.
They would have plenty of time together in this lifetime.
Kingsley suddenly asked, “Why do you like chess, Elaine‘”
After thinking for a moment, Elaine said, ‘Does the feeling of crushing someone.count as a form of enjoyment? The slow, methodical way you trap them, leaving them with no chance to escape–it’s strangely satisfying. She definitely had felt this way during her match with Bianca.
Kingsley nodded, indicating that he understood.
Elaine had certainly experienced that feeling of crushing her opponent when she faced Bianca last time.
She and Kingsley shared a smile, a silent understanding passing between them
While walking through the banquet hall, Elaine spotted Shawn and Tucker.
Kingsley looked over and frowned slightly.
He looked at Elaine, seemingly asking for her opinion.
Kingsley was aware that Elaine preferred not to meet any members of the Yeats family, but he would respect whatever decision she made.
The two brothers seemed to have something to say to Elaine
Elaine did not immediately dismiss them, but instead, she paused to think.
“Elaine Tucker was the first to speak, his voice low. “We’re not here to bother you, we have something to tell you”
Elaine gave a slight smile, signaling Kingsley to lead Ingram and Zachary away.
Kingsley did not say anything. He merely signaled the bodyguards to remain hidden and watch over Elaine before he left with Ingram and Zachary
Once they were alone, Elaine said coldly, “Go ahead, what is it?”
“Elaine, the first thing we need to do is apologize to you,” Slawn said.
His voice sounded especially heavy, his tone hoarse with pain. “Tucker and I have gathered evidence of Blanca and Finley’s affair. Although there’s 1/3
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not much, our efforts have already produced some si
se significant results.
- is. Eventually, we’ll expose Bianca’s true colors to everyone.”
After he spoke, Shawn let out a bitter chuckle. “I know you have no interest in proving your innocence or maintaining any ties with the Yeats family. But Tacker and I still want to do whatever we can for you, as a fimal gesture,”
He mentally added. Consider it atonement
Tucker clenched his fists and said, “We’ll also clear up all the other misunderstandings about you. We won’t let her get away with it”
They came today just to tell Elaine this, to put her mind at ease, with no other intentions.
Furthermore, there was no need for Elaine to get involved in these matters–they would take care of it
Elaine was truly surprised. She had not expected that the two brothers lud managed to dig up the affair between Bianca and some corresponding evidence.
Finlex.
and even found
Tsk, how unbelievable it is that they’d do something like this, Elaine thought
She found it ironic to see family turning against family like this.
Elaine could not help but find it amusing, watching them tear each other apart. It seemed like justice was finally being served.
Shawn’s got a point–I have no desire to waste any more of my time or energy on them, they aren’t worth it. But that doesn’t wish them well she thought
‘t mean I’m going to
Elaine flashed a wry smile. “Well, this is surprising. I never thought I’d see the day you two would fall out with Blanca. What happened! She’s no longer the apple of your eye! How strange indeed. I remember hour you used to shower her with attention, yet now you’re the ones trying to take her down!!
Her sarcastic tone left the two brothers unable to lift their heads.
They were in the wro
wrong, and they knew it.
“What you plan to do doesn’t concern me, so there’s no need to tell me about it.” Elaine said coldly once
ce more. Tucker, just go back and inform that old hag and Jepson that their karma is about to catch up with them. They’d better be ready
With that. Elaine turned around and left.
Her words were laced. with intent
She had not forgotten the matter regarding the fish pond last time.
Shawn sighed as he watched Elaine disappear into the distance, then turned and left with Tucker.
Once back home, Shawn immediately passed on Ehine’s exact words to Ella and Jepson.
Ella and Jepson had ugly expressions on their faces
Ella had the distinct feeling that her previous ominous premonition was becoming reality. As for Jepson, his face darkened even further, realizing that Flaine’s words were a deliberate attempt to undermine him.
Elaise was now asserting her authority over Jepson, even though he was the older sibling
Ella gritted her teeth in frustration. “It’s definitely because of the fishpond issue. The girl’s clearly holding a grudge. Jepson, look at what you did! You stirred things up online without even fully understanding the situation.
“Now look, not only did we gain nothing, but we’ve also caused ourselves a heap of trouble,
“Now she’s outright threatening us. What are we supposed to do? We don’t know what she’ll do next”
Jepson looked frustrated. “Grandma, you’re blaming me now? You were the one who supported me back then, didn’t you?”
“If you are not to blame, then who is?” Shawn replied, his gaze sharp. “I heard that Harlan spoke to you after seeing the trending topic. He warned you over and over not to do something so foolish
ut you ignored him, and now you’re dealing with the consequences. You’ll have to take responsibility for your own actions”
As for Ella, she too was getting what she deserved.
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Jepson sneered. “Then you’d have to blame Grandma ton.
Shawn replied coldly, “Did I say I wouldn’t! You guys made this mess, so clean it up yourselves. I can’t be bothered to get involved
Ella was so taken aback by the sharp words from her grandsons that she nearly choked.
“Shawn, how can you just wash your hands off of this?” she asked,
Shawn scoffed. “Don’t forget, Grandma, you were the one who personally removed me from my position at Galaxy Entertainment:”
With that Shawn walked off, leaving behind a visibly frustrated Jepson and a livid Ella.
After leaving the engagement party, Abbot planned to take his yacht out for a leisurely sail.
However, he almost had a heart attack when he encountered Bianca right at the door
Once Abbot realized who it was, he let out a sigh of relief.
“Fuck, are you crazy? You just appeared out of nowhere like a ghost. What’s wrong with you?” he cursed.
Bianca had planned to show up in her best form for Abbot, but when Abbot saw her, instead of his usual charm and compliments, he looked at her with an expression of disdain, as if he had seen a ghost.
Bianca’s smile froze.
