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A week later, Selena was on trial and was sentenced to a jail time of a year and three months. Although Connor tried to have another lawsuit, it was rejected by the jury.
Never would Selena imagine that she would go to jail for messing with Ellen.
Moreover, she had to be in prison for a year and three months. When she found out about it, she almost cried her eyes out. Oliver couldn’t do anything either. All she could do was watch Selena being taken away by the officers. When Selena was imprisoned, Ellen didn’t show herself, and Olivia loathed her for this. Truthfully, all Ellen had to do was talk to Jared, and she could bail Selena out of jail. However, she didn’t. Hence, Oliver thought Ellen was joyful when she saw how miserable they were.
Even Connor didn’t realize how ruthless Ellen would be. No matter how he looked for her, he couldn’t find her. At that moment, he decided to cut ties with her and denied her as their relative.
However, none of them knew that there was another person as miserable as them. That person was Jared. For the past seven days consecutively, he couldn’t find any traces of her, no matter what he did.
Just like that, Ellen was gone. However, Jared remembered that she had written such words in the letter. ‘Please don’t come and look for me. I am going to pursue my dreams. I wish you good luck, Jared.” What exactly is her dream? Jared thought. At this moment, realization struck him when he knew nothing about Ellen. When he read her letter, he could tell she was determined to seek freedom. If he were to look for her, he would have gotten in her way.
Although Jared was reluctant to let her go, he still decided to do so. He hoped that they would meet again after she had pursued her dreams. He would wait for her as long as he could. However, questions still filled in his head. Where exactly did she go?
What is her dream?
In the meantime, in Brook’s hometown, Ellen. lived in a place known as The Home of Chess. It was a tourist destination where the four seasons were warm. Ellen bought a house and officially became a member of the Chess Academy.
“After all, you are the apprentice of Mr. Linton, the national champion. You can do it. When that time comes, you will show the world what you are capable of and become a chess star.”
Ellen nodded and smiled.
“I’ll try my best.”
Recently, the media had been reporting that Lockwood Village had become an important development area of Averna. The old houses were gone and were turned into skyscrapers. There were also costly residential areas and industries. Lockwood
Village had turned into a new landmark.
On the balcony of a newly furnished apartment, a tall figure was standing by the window. He was looking outside and seemed to be deep in thought.
“It’s getting late, President Jared. You should head home.” Stanley stood behind him and felt his legs getting sore from standing too long.
They were at one of the residential areas that the Presgrave Group had built. Jared had reserved one of the penthouses and furnished it himself. While furnishing, he chose everything that a woman needed.
Thus, it was obvious that he had prepared this place for a woman, and Stanley knew who it was. However, he wondered if Ellen would still be back. One and a half years had passed, but Jared was still love- struck with Ellen. Initially, he had many ways to find out where she was, but he didn’t do so.
He waited patiently as time passed and refused any women who came to him. It went to the point that even Anastasia, who was abroad, had personally asked about his condition. However, Jared was always alone. Now that Jared was going to be twentyeight years old, even Stanley was worried about his life.
“Do you think she will be back, Stanley?” Jared asked while lowering his eyes.”I will search everywhere and bring her back as long as you are willing to,” replied Stanley.
“What if she doesn’t love me?” Jared sighed.
Stanley was also clueless about women. I’m sure every woman loves Jared. After all, he is such a perfect and wealthy man! Although… Miss Reiss is an exception. I guess that makes her different from the other girls who are crazy for Jared.
Thinking about it, Stanley felt that Ellen might have left due to how outstanding Jared was. Ellen must have felt insecure. Hence, he said, “Don’t think of such things, President Jared. I’m sure she loves you.”
“I hope so! I have prepared this house for her. It’s where her old mansion used to be. I really wish that she will return and accept this gift.” Jared sighed. Stanley knew what he was talking about. In the past, no one wanted to build any residential area in Lockwood Village, but Jared had made this place into a residential area just because he wanted to keep a place for Ellen.
The world chess tournament would be held in Averna by next Friday, and many media outlets. were paying attention to it. A black van stopped by a hotel, and the door was opened from the inside.
Ellen got out of the cab and tugged on her hat. Windy winter days were the worst, and her ears were freezing. Standing by a lamppost, she raised her head and looked where her grandma used to live. However, the place had turned into a residential area. Rumors had it that the house price was up to thirty million.
Looking at the building, Ellen sighed. She knew she had wishful thinking to think that she could recall the past by coming. However, New Town had already changed into a landmark with commercial value.
At this moment, a black Rolls-Royce drove past her. A figure was sitting in the back of the car with his eyes closed. As the light shone on his handsome face, Ellen took a glance and felt her heart skip a beat.
Looking at the car, she thought, Am I seeing things? Why did I think he looked a lot like Jared? It must have been my imagination! After all, how could I have encountered him in such a big city?
Then, she returned to the hotel and spent a whole week there. Soon, the day of the tournament arrived. It went on for three days, and chess players from all over the world gathered, challenging each other.
Besides filming the chess game, the media would also do a close-up of the players.One of the players shocked them as they had never imagined that there would be a young girl in the final round.
The girl was ordinary. She wore a black turtleneck, and her hair was tied into a ponytail. As some of her bangs fell, they highlighted the perfect curves of her cheeks.
Although she wore black-framed glasses, she still looked. gorgeous. The reporters were shocked to see such a beautiful woman in the tournament’s final round.
However, the woman was calm and composed as she looked at the chessboard. Among the audience, Brook clasped his hands in excitement. He had been accompanying Ellen, hoping she would win the championship for his sake. Ellen’s opponent was a middle-aged man. Hel was calm and experienced, but his eyes were filled with disdain as he looked at her, seemingly to have underestimated her. However, Ellen wasn’t fazed for one bit and didn’t even look at him.
All she did was stared at the black and white chess pieces. The commentator had explained the chess game thoroughly, but no one was sure who would win since a slight change in the chess would make a significant twist.
Looking at the chessboard on the big screen, Brook suddenly smiled. He knew that Ellen had mastered his ultimate move. As expected, the man lost due to underestimation and she narrowly won.
With that, the champion of this year’s tournament was born. “Oh my god! The champion of this year’s tournament is a young girl. Who exactly is she? Her name is Ellen Reiss.
The camera turned toward a figure while the host continued. “This is the champion of this year’s tournament. She is a young chess player who is only twenty-five years old. She is a rookie in chess, and her name is Ellen Reiss. A round of applause for Miss Reiss.”
Pfft!
Connor spat out his tea as he stared at Ellen intently, watching her take the trophy. He never expected that Ellen, whom he had been searching for, would be standing on the stage as a chess champion.
Looking at her, Connor was beyond frustrated. After all, there was no use in finding her now when Selena would be getting out of jail. Her life was ruined, and this case would forever taint her.
At this moment, Olivia entered the house. Seeing Connor staring at the TV with a surprised look, she asked, “What are you. looking at? Come and see the clothes I bought for Lena. When she comes home, she can wear the new clothes.”
“Come and look at this girl, Oli,” said Connor as he pointed toward the TV screen.
Olivia wasn’t a fan of watching celebrities. When she heard Connor’s words and saw that he was pointing at the TV screen, she subconsciously looked over.
In the meantime, Ellen’s face was on the screen. The cameraman took a close-up of her, making her look event prettier on screen.
“This… Is this Ellen?” Olivia was dumbfounded. Why is she on TV and being awarded? As she thought, she exclaimed, “What is she being awarded?” Olivia couldn’t believe that Ellen had. become an outstanding woman and was on TV.
Moreover, she was awarded on national TV.
“It is the national chess championship.” Connor sighed. Never would he have thought that things would turn out this way. He used to think. that Ellen couldn’t do anything and was just an ordinary girl. However, he didn’t expect her to be talented after one and a half years had passed.
“S-She must have bribed them! There is no way she can become a chess champion! If not, her opponent must have thrown the game. Thus, what is so special about an award that can be obtained by bribing?” Olivia uttered in disdain.
Hearing her words, Connor recalled that she was with Jared. Maybe the Presgrave Family had given her some benefits. They let her become a chess champion so she will have a better future. Perhaps Oli is right.
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