Brandon smiled. “Indeed. It’s not <b>bad </b>at all.”
Upon finishing his words, he asked <b>again</b>, “Aren’t you busy with your painting? Why are you <b>here</b>?”
“Well, I didn’t want you to think that I wasn’t a <b>good </b>host, so <b>I </b>came over to take a look.”
“Go take care of your stuff; don’t disturb me while I watch the match.”
However, Harry stayed.
When the Shaws and Lockets heard Brandon and Harry praise Wynn, smiles spread across their faces.
A lot of people there knew Wynn, and many felt both envious and jealous of her.
After all, Wynn had the looks and the credentials. And now, thanks to her chess skills, she caught the attention of Harry and Brandon.
Besides, Wynn’s charm had earned Trevor’s affection<b>, </b>helping both the Shaws and Lockets rise effortlessly in
status.
What parent wouldn’t want a daughter like that?
With envy, someone remarked to the Lockets and Shaws, “What a fantastic daughter and granddaughter you have.
“Exactly!” the others agreed, then asked, “<b>How </b>did you manage to raise such an impressive child? Madam Locket, Mrs. Locket, we’re all friends–care to share any advice?”
Soon, a few of the prominentdies gathered around the Lockets and Shaws.
The praise and admiration for Wynn made Ruby proud <b>as </b>well.
She nced over at Celeste, smiling as she whispered to Lin, “She’s clearly out of Wynn’s league, huh?” Lilian’s expression darkened, as though she was bothered by theparison between her daughter and Celeste.
Erin and Harvey heard what Ruby had just said as well.
Then, they both looked at Celeste.
Wynn truly outshone Celeste in every regard.
They shifted their gazes back onto Wynn, looking so tender and affectionate.
Just then, Wynn stood up. She turned to Brandon and said, “Sorry, I lost.”
With a kind smile, Brandon remarked, “Losing doesn’t matter. You’ve done well. Not everyone is like that young man from the Flemings, after all. Besides, it’s not often you meet someone who’s both schrly and skilled at chess, like you.
Hearing hispliments, Wynn grinned. “You’re too kind, Mr. Keller Senior.”
Brandon asked, “Do you want another go?”
Wynn shook her head. “One attempt is <b>enough</b>. Let’s give someone else a <b>chance</b>.”
Hence, Brandon asked <b>again</b>, “Does anyone else want to try?”
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Beck nced over to Trevor, only to catch him holding a chess piece, staring at him.
Just then, Celeste stepped forward. She looked at Trevor and asked, “<b>Care </b>to y a match with me?”
Trevor paused for a second, staring at her.
Surprised, Beck turned his gaze away and looked at Celeste
He couldn’t believe that Celeste would take the initiative to challenge Trevor to a game of chess in this situation.
Beck wasn’t the only one surprised; the Lockets and Shaws, particrly Wynn, were even more astonished because she had never expected her to <b>do </b>so.
She figured that with Celeste’s personality, she’d never openly ask to y chess with Trevor in front of everyone.
Yet, she did.
The Shaws and Lockets all furrowed their brows.
Lennox said, “I should’ve warned her earlier, had I known she was going to do this.”
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Chapter <b>217 </b>