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The iron gates creaked open, flanked by stone-carved statues that seemed to watch their every move. The car
rolled forward, gliding along the perfectly paved driveway and deeper into the sprawling estate.
Lavish grounds stretched out on all sides, boasting leisure areas, a golf course, and even a racetrack. Anything
one could dream of seemed to be readily available.
They pulled up in front of a towering five-story building.
Standing at the steps, an elderly butler with silver hair waited to greet them.
The moment Nate stepped out of the car, the butler straightened, his lips curving into a polished, respectful
smile. “Mr. Hopkins, your grandfather is waiting for you in the Waterside Garden.”
He made no mention of Corrine. Not a glance. Not an acknowledgment. Nate didn’t miss the message.
He turned back and offered his hand to Corrine. “Let’s go. We'll meet him together.”
“Mr. Hopkins...” the butler began, but his words wilted under the icy edge of Nate's gaze. A stare so cold and
sharp, it sliced through the air like a knife.
Whatever words he had left to say were promptly swallowed.
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Corrine and Nate followed the butler’s lead and reached the Waterside Garden, tucked away in the southeast of
the estate.
A tranquil pond stretched before them, sparkling in the sunlight. Fish flickered and weaved, darting about with
effortless grace.
A short distance away, Ralph lounged inside a gazebo. He wore relaxed attire, and a chessboard lay open in front
of him.
The pieces on the board painted the picture of an intense struggle. Black appeared to dominate, yet its
advantage was slipping. Meanwhile, white, though seemingly weaker, silently steered the game's course.
One slight shift could spell disaster for black.
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Ralph had already grasped this delicate balance. He clutched a piece between his fingers, pausing in thought,
reluctant to make a decision. At the sound of approaching footsteps, he slowly lifted his head. His gaze skimmed
over Corrine, a fleeting chill flashing in his eyes before vanishing without a trace.
Nate studied the chessboard for a moment, then stepped forward and placed a piece down with quiet
confidence.
Ralph’s expression darkened. His voice was firm as he said, “You've been gone so long, you've forgotten how to
play by the rules.”
Nate met his gaze and replied calmly, “The gis already decided. Whether you hesitate or not, the outcome
won't change.”
Ralph picked up the cup beside him
and took a slow sip. Though his tone
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words. “Nothing is set in stone. | may
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“| wouldn't dare,” Nate responded, his
posture respectful, though trace of
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shrfice. “That's not what | meant,
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to Ralph, there would (G@vedéer hb
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