Rebirth vs. Rebirth: Tragedy to Triumph
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Upon hearing Nolanâs recount of Violetaâs bold statement, Wade paused momentarily before laughing heartily. âThis girl is truly interesting and straightforward. Itâs refreshing to see such spirit in young people!â
Used to the constant superficiality and empty praises, Wade seldom came across genuine honesty and authenticity.
So, he found Violetaâs honesty refreshing, and it genuinely delighted him.
His laughter subsided into a smile of anticipation.
âSuch confidence from her, Iâm eager see if she can really win.â
âI believe so.â
âOh? Have you seen her play before?â Wade asked, intrigued.
Nolan shook his head. âI havenât seen her play chess specifically, but Violeta carries aura of confidence that seems to assure victory.â
As they conversed, Violeta continued to command attention, much like she had during a previous tennis league, where her vibrant presence and every swing of the racket captivated onlookers.
Zelena also made it to the second round.
Violeta showed no signs of the expected diarrhea, making Zelena suspect that Benson accidentally drank the tea laced with laxatives she had intended for Violeta.
Disappointed that Violeta escaped unscathed Zelena was notably upset
Zelena was taken aback to discover that Violeta knew how to play chess.
She had always believed that Violeta could not play. When had learned?
Zelena had invested a lot of effort into mastering chess, watching numerous tutorials, and practicing diligently, all to surpass Violeta.
Yet, now it seemed Violeta could play as well.
This revelation was hard for Zelena to accept.
Could Violeta have been secretly sharpening her chess skills all along?
Annoyed, Zelena tightened her grip. She acknowledged that Violeta was always one to keep tricks up her sleeve and she resolved to never take her lightly again.
The second round commenced with Violeta at board number 2 and Zelena at number 7.
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As winners of the previous round, the competitors here were likely more skilled.
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It was difficult to gauge Violetaâs experience in chess just by looking at her age. She placed her pieces. confidently as if she had already mapped out the entire game in her head.
âNolan, look at that,â Wade
ggested,
Nolan peered over to view the tablet.
Wade observed, âHer moves are quick and decisive, suggesting sheâs quite experienced.â
Nolan agreed with a nod. âCertainly appears that way.â
Intrigued, Wade continued to monitor her game with the tablet.
Violeta played with a bold, aggressive style that cornered her opponents, forcing them into checkmate.
She advanced effortlessly to the next stage.
âI concede, your youth belies your mastery of chess,â Violetaâs opponent acknowledged.
Violeta collected the chess pieces. âItâs merely good fortune, nothing else.â
Laughing, her opponent disagreed, âLuck has little to do with it; that was skilled play.â
After rising from her seat at table 2, Violetaâs eyes met Zelenaâs, who was leaving her table at number 7.
A hostile glare emanated from Zelena, but Violeta responded with a serene gaze before settling down on nearby sofa to rest.
In their previous encounter, Zelena been the frontrunner of the competition, and without Violetaâs presence, she might have clinched the title again.
Aware of this history, Violeta anticipated that their paths would inevitably converge in the final round.
Her curiosity about Zelenaâs true capabilities grew as the tournament progressed.
As the rounds progressed, fewer participants advanced. Violeta continued to win match after match, as did Zelena. Eventually, both of them made it to the final round where they would face each other.
Zelena reaching the surprised Nolan, but Wade recognised her, recalling a past interaction at Toland University.
âNolan, have we met this player before during our visit to Toland University? Is she also student there?â Wade inquired.
âYes, Mr. Howell, sheâs actually in the same performing arts class as Violeta. You had lunch together once.â Nolan reminded him.
Upon hearing Nolanâs comment, Wade suddenly remembered.
âOh, right. Now that you mention it, sheâs good friends with Hattie, isnât she?â
âYes.â
Wade appeared somewhat surprised, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
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âItâs impressive to see her excel in chess, too. Not many youngsters have a knack for the game th
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these days.
Zelena, positioned under the stage, could just make out the conversation between Wade and Nolan about her. This pleased her immensely, as her goal was to perform well in front of Wade.
Winning this competition would surely make a la