1. Chapter 171


    As Old Hall had guessed, apart from Nn, she hadn''t faced many strong opponents in a while.


    She certainly didn''t want to miss the opportunity now.


    So, to her, Franklin was simply another opponent, nothing more.


    She wouldn''t hesitate just because he was Franklin.


    Hearing her response, Franklin didn''t insist.


    This time, he made the first move.


    From then on, they continued to y in silence, with no words exchanged between them.


    But for some reason, both Old Hall and Old Fisher realized, as they watched the game, that there seemed to be an unspoken understanding between the two of them.


    It was as though they weren''t strangers to each other, but had known each other for a long time.


    They nced at Franklin, then at Maggie, and finally their gazesnded on Julia, slowly furrowing their


    brows.


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    In the silence, Franklin suddenly spoke, "It''s been a long time since youst yed chess?"


    Maggie, while breaking apart hisyout, didn''t look up and merely responded with a soft "Hmm."


    Since marrying him, she had basically stopped ying chess altogether.


    Franklin said, "I can tell you''re a bit out of practice."


    Maggie didn''t reply, her focus remained on the game.


    At this point, the situation was unfavorable for her.


    It seemed that Franklin''s side had a clear path to victory, but in reality, the hidden pieces he had ced were lying in wait, ready to trap her when she took the bait. After thinking for a moment, Maggie avoided his traps and ced a piece elsewhere.


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    The situation cleared up, and now it was Franklin who was at a disadvantage. Franklin raised an eyebrow and smiled. After a while, he made his next move. The situation once again became tense,


    After a few more exchanges, Maggie was slightly ahead but ultimately lost.


    "What a pity," said Elder Hall. "However, this game was even more exciting than thest one. In the first match, you didn''t have the advantage of going first, but you were able to detect a part of your opponent''s strategy.


    You skillfully blocked his attack with hidden moves, and at such a young age, you already have the Observation, memory, and ability to control the game. Impressive!"


    With that, he decisively told Elder Fisher, "You can''t win against her."


    Elder Fisher replied, "...I know."


    If he had been the one ying against Maggie earlier, he wouldn''t have been able to make it as far.


    After cleaning up the chessboard, Maggie stood up. Seeing that she didn''t intend to continue, Franklin spoke again, "Another round?"


    Before she could reply, someone else said, "Yes, the difference is so small, maybe another round and you


    could win."


    "Yes, yes," others chimed in.


    Maggie, however, shook her head. "No need."


    Although the gap seemed small, and it seemed like she had almost figured out Franklin''s strategy, whn could


    say for sure if she was just falling into a trap that he had carefully set?


    Thinking this, she turned and left without looking back, giving up her seat.


    Elder Lowe stepped in to fill the gap.


    Johnny walked over and asked, "Would you like to grab a drink?"


    Maggie replied, "Sure."


    der Hall noticed how close Johnny and Maggie seemed and paused his steps, "That young man from the


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    *Gray family really has good fortune."


    frider Fisher nodded, "Yes,"


    They had previously thought Julia was quite good.


    But after watching Maggie y two games, they realized that Maggie was even more impressive.


    In terms of chess, they were not even in the same league.


    Maggie was calm and intelligent, her eyes clear, giving off the impression of being well-educated. They had been considering whether to ask if she had a boyfriend, but just as they were about to approach her, Johnny got there first. Elder Hall said, "They''re quite a good match."


    He nced at Jimmy beside him.


    Jimmy immediately understood what he meant.


    He gave a helpless smile, looking in the direction where Maggie and Johnny had left, and after a few seconds, he withdrew his gaze.


    After Maggie and Johnny sat at Cole''s ce for a while, Lauren and Logan arrived.


    From their perspective, Maggie had actively yed chess with Franklin earlier to draw his attention, hoping he wouldn''t divorce her. Moreover, Franklin clearly seemed to treat her differently, and his attitude towards her had improvedpared to before. This was not a good sign.


    They hade to talk to her.


    Logan spoke first, "Mag.."


    Before she could respond, Johnny smiled and said, "Mr. Brown, are you here to announce to everyone your rtionship with Mag?" Logan''s smile froze for a moment, then he awkwardlyughed and said, "Mr. Gray, I have something to discuss with Mag, could you...


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    Without waiting for Maggie to speak, Johnny interrupted, "If Mr. Brown wants everyone to know about your rtionship with Mag, feel free to say whatever you want. I wee it." Logan didn''t want to offend Johnny.


    Hearing this, he and Lauren left.


    Before leaving, he turned to Maggie and said, "I''ll call youter, remember to pick up."


    Maggie remained silent.


    She couldn''t be bothered with him.


    As for the phone call, she definitely wouldn''t answer it.


    Johnny, feeling upset, muttered, "I really feel like giving up on this."


    Maggie felt the same.


    But when it came to the matter between her and Franklin, she had never been able to find the evidence


    to clear her name.


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