Chapter 1486
Eugene had barely finished speaking when a few more guests approached.
"Mr. Albright, it''s been ages! Remember me? I''m Bluno, Bluno Marsh! Back at the chess tournament,
my dad took third ce, and we met backstage. I told you that when I grew up, I wanted to be a chess
champion just like you, and you evenplimented me."
The man speaking was a sessful gentleman, whose eyes, even when smiling, held a
businessman''s shrewdness.
He had brought his daughter along, but before he could delve into his purpose, another guest
interrupted.
"Oh Eugene, it''s been so long, and you still look as dashing as ever. Myte husband would''ve been so
thrilled to see you in such high spirits."
The speaker was a well-dressed elderlydy, her eyes brimming with tears as she clutched Eugene''s
hand and said, "It must have been seven or eight years since west met. Last year, my husband fell
seriously ill and on his deathbed, he still talked about wanting to y onest game of chess with you.
He said you were the most admirable and formidable opponent he ever encountered in his lifetime."
The sessful gentleman couldn''t help but internally scoff at the old woman''s theatrical disy, which
As he thought this, he reached out to shake Eugene''s hand, only to be preempted by the elderlydy.
"Eugene, let me introduce someone. This is Mabel. My husband taught her everything he knew about
chess. He always hoped she''d have the chance to match wits with you, as a way to fulfill hisst wish.
Oh dear, talking about such somber things on this joyous asion. We can arrange a game when
you''re free."
The elderlydy knew how to advance by retreating. She cast a fond look at Mabel Remington.
Mabel quickly spoke up, "Mr. Albright, I''m so thrilled to be here for your 60th birthday. I finally get to
meet the respected opponent my grandfather always spoke of. Indeed, as he said, you are the epitome
of vitality, an outstanding person. This was my grandfather''s most treasured possession, and though
many offered a handsome sum, no one could buy it from him. He made us promise to give it to you if
we ever had the chance, believing only you are worthy of it."
With both hands, Mabel offered Eugene a gift box.
"This gift is far too precious for me to ept," Eugene demurred.
He had invited her grandfather to his birthday because he truly admired the man as a great chess
yer and had a favorable impression of him. Eugene hadn''t realized he had passed awayst year.
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In recent years, Eugene had retreated to the countryside, living a life of leisure with a few old friends,
paying less attention to the outside world. His main concern was to see Arabe seed and carry on
his legacy.
He wasn''t even aware of his old friend''s passing.
"Mr. Albright, please ept it. There''s no one in the world more deserving than you. It''s also fulfilling
my grandfather''sst wish. Please, take it," Mabel urged gracefully.
"Well then, I would be remiss to refuse." Eugene said, epting the gift and gesturing, "Please,e
inside."
The elderlydy gave the sessful gentleman a smug look and led her granddaughter inside.
The sessful gentleman, used to dominating the business world, couldn''t stomach this slight. He
quickly said, "Mr. Albright, I haven''t yet introduced my daughter, Lindsay Marsh."
"Nice to meet you." Eugene nodded, and seeing more guests approaching, he invited them all,
"Please,e inside."
Seeing the crowd around Eugene thicken, Bluno had no choice but to lead his daughter inside.
"Lindsay, you better make your old man proudter and outshine that Mabel! What kind of name is
Mabel, anyway? It doesn''t hold a candle to Lindsay. Did you remember to take photos of your trophies
before we left?"
Lindsay nodded, "I did."
"Good. You''ll need to find a way to charm Mr. Albright. If you can be his protege, this trip will have
been worth it!"
After all, they had the money; what they sought was prestige.
If his daughter could gain fame, she would have no trouble marrying into an even better family.
"But Dad, I want to be Jamie Noelle''s protege. I love the violin."