Chapter 143 - Chapter 142

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((( CLAIRE )))

Just as I took his bishop, Zhio spoke again.

"Checkmate."

I looked over at the whole board and realized his rook was cornering my king.

AHHHHHHHHH!

I threw one of his chess piece at him,

"This is unfair! I'm just a beginner."

"I'm not using any IQ level higher than 1 right now. And I'm not cheating you," his smile raised sideways.

"Because you lost, you're sleeping back with me."

"I want a rematch."  

He yawned.

"Whatever. I'm still sleepy Claire. Just shut up as the consequence."

He stood up and plunged back at the soft bed.

Not fair!

Sya entered the room soundlessly to open the windows and doors to the terrace.

"Has Ley come now?"

"She's still sleeping," Sya smiled.

"So…she's just around somewhere in the mansion?"

She nodded. "Do you want some breakfast?"

"Not really. Just ask Miss Ley to come here…when she wakes up."

"Understood."

I have to defeat Zhio no matter what!  

(ZHIO)

It has been two weeks since but Claire has not defeated me yet even once.

And today…

She'd go home.

"Are you really sure Zhio?" Wenziel asked.

"She might contact the police."

I was on the drawing room with the two old man while we waited for Dennise.

"I'm not afraid. She was warned."

"Why were you letting her go suddenly?" It was Eriez.

"I want her to have some peace of mind. Probably she'd see that they're still in good condition," I gazed at my watch.

"Most of all, to fix all suspicion from her family. If she goes missing for more than a month, her family might have the police searching for her. It'll be more difficult for us."

Both of them nodded.

"How's the adoption going so far?" Wenziel changed the topic.

Eriez gave him a disapproving look. He's still against it.

"Please stop with that adoption crap. It irritates my ears," Eriez crossed his arms tight.

"Why Zhio…don't tell me that that night was fruitless."

"Zhio could be infertile," Wenziel responded.

"That gamble was just a 'hope'. Let's not over-expect doctor."

Well I forgot about that.  

But compared before, I was less sensitive about it now. As long as I have Claire, I don't mind having a child that isn't of my blood.

"I want the adoption to be a mutual decision between me and Claire."

"C'mon Zhio. Don't lose faith," Eriez nagged.

"It's still early for Claire to show signs."

"Signs of what?" I raised my brow at him.

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