Chapter 33 An Unexpected Encounter

Uncle Benjamin lowered his gaze, his unshaven face masking his emotions as he remained silent. My brow furrowed instinctively as something clicked in my mind. "The Magician? That name sounds familiar." Lila smiled at me, her eyes crinkling with excitement as she explained, "He's quite famous! Even non-chess players know him. He comes from old money too, one of those powerhouse figures in the industry." Being clueless about professional chess, I asked curiously, "Is he really that wealthy? Richer than Yvette?" After all, Yvette was a renowned figure on the global wealthy list, a business mogul who could make anything happen. By comparing them, I could start to get a sense of what The Magician's status was. Lila laughed and gently tapped my head. "Owen, they're in different leagues! You can't compare their wealth directly. But when it comes to fame and status, The Magician is the one to beat. "You know, even in business, people sometimes take a loss. But when The Magician speaks