The Billionaire's Maid Bride novel Chapter 179

She often misses the good old days when she was a kid.

Lucian's chess style is not brutal but a more "gentle" assault on the black pieces. Every move George makes is incredibly cautious as if he's afraid of making a single misstep. But this caution often leads to mistakes.

The more you try not to make mistakes, the more likely you are to make them.

The first game ended in a draw.

Both sides fought hard on the board, with no clear winner in the end.

Even if they played for another two hours, who would win wouldn’t be clear.

Then came the second game.

Clearly, George became more cautious.

He seemed hesitant with his moves.

Every move he made was incredibly cautious.

Allison was also watching carefully, noticing that the white pieces seemed to have gained some advantage in the game.

But Lucian seemed a bit hesitant too. He wanted to attack decisively but also wanted to give his opponent a chance. This allowed George to balance the game again.

Kamilla watched from the side, totally clueless.

Every move Lucian made afterward was even more cautious.

But he still made a mistake. Just as he was about to make a move, a hand gently tugged at his sleeve.

Her movements were so light, as if unnoticed.

Lucian seemed to snap back to reality. His next move landed precisely on George's weak spot.

He was surprised. He hadn't expected "Penelope" to be such an excellent player, able to spot George's bluff at a glance.

He might have lost the game if "Penelope" hadn't tugged at his sleeve, silently reminding him.

He saw "Penelope" standing behind him, quietly observing the board. It seemed as if she hadn't been the one to remind him.

Lucian felt a sense of admiration.