Chapter 207

Meanwhile, in the study of the Grant residence, the chess games had concluded. Three rounds had been played, and Leon was staring at Ella with an expression of disbelief. He had been passionate about chess since childhood, showing a natural talent for the game. From the age of 18, he had never lost a match—not a single one. Although his opponents over the years varied greatly in skill, he was certain that if he were to compete in the tournaments of today, he'd secure multiple championships. Yet today, he had lost to a young woman. And not just one game—he had lost all three. In every round, he was beaten by only one move. That precision made it even more astonishing. It was as if Ella could anticipate every move he was going to make, countering him perfectly at the last moment. It wasn't just impressive to win against him; maintaining such a consistently high standard of play was extraordinary. How could he not be stunned? No wonder she had been so confident earlier. She clearly