After Rebirth She Strikes Back (Simone) novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61

“Then let’s play a game,” Graham said with a smile.

but to spare her from embarrassment, he decided to go easy on her in this round. At the same time, he wanted to He didn’t expect Simone to wan, gauge her skill level and offer some tips.

“Sure.” Simone agreed without hesitation

Graham didn’t take it too seriously at first, but as

Simone closed in, he found himself. comered.

Graham’s expression, once confident and relaxed, gradually became serious. He focused on a piece, hesitant to make a move, and after a while, finally figured out a way to break the deadlock.

Once the piece was placed, Graham thought he had escaped immediate danger, letting out a quiet sigh of relief.

However, he didn’t realize that he had fallen straight into the trap Simone had set earlier, and from that point on, his every move was under her control

Simone smiled faintly as she made the next

few crucial moves, and in the end, she captured Graham’s King

You lost.” Simone said calmly, withdrawing her hand as she surveyed the board.

ted by a seventeen-

“Who did you learn this from?” Graham asked, feeling shocked. He, who had always prided himself on his chess skills, was defeated by a year–old girl

taught myself, Simone replied nonchalantly. Despite her victory, her expression remained unchanged.

“Are you kidding me!” Graham remembered how badly he was scolded by his teacher when he first learned chess. Thinking back to his own experience of learning the game, his face darkened a little.

“I’m serious,” Simone said earnestly.

She explained that during her time on Infinity Island, every day had been a struggle. To distract herself from the pain, she started playing chess with stones, practicing alone. Over time, her skills improved a lot.

That’s remarkable. I’m so proud of your Graham said with a satisfied nod, his p

pride shining through.

The more Graham thought about it, the prouder he became, and he couldn’t help but burst into laughter. His laugh was so powerful that even Cyrus, who had just gotten out of the car at the door, could hear it.

Hearing Graham’s voice, Cyrus was a little shocked because he rarely visited him unless something significant had happened.

As soon as Cyrus walked in, Graham called out to him, “Come over here.

what brings you here?” Cyrus set down his briefcase and walked toward Simone.

Graham didn’t answer directly but pointed at the chessboard on the table. “Check this out.”

Cyrus glanced at the board casually, but he was surprised when he saw what was going on.

He couldn’t help but praise, The white pieces moved carefully, sening up a trap early on and luring the black picces into it. The entire game unfolded under the control of the white side. What an excellent match!”

“Dad, have you been working on some new strategies?” Cyrus instinctively assumed Graham was the white side.

“It’s not me. It’s Simone,” Graham said, patting Simone on her shoulder with pride. “Lknew it. She’s just like me when I was young”

Cyrus froze for a moment, staring at Simone in disbelief. “Dad, are you saying you were the black side, and Simone was the white side?”

“That’s right,” Grabam confirmed.

Cyrus was initially stunned, but thinking back to the unexpected things that had happened with Simone, he quickly accepted the fact, and he felt proud

Cyrus was proud of his daughter.

Graham was suddenly stirred by a competitive spirit after being challenged by Simone, and he insisted on playing a few more rounds.

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Chapter 61

Ths hus surprise, Simone won

on all three games in a row. Within minutes, Graham found himself cornered with no way out.

Despite the losses, Graham was in such high spirits that he broke his usual routine and stayed for dinner at Cyrus‘ place.

It wasn’t until dinner was underway that Cynis finally asked, “Dad, what brought you here today?”

Gralsain puses and replied casually. “I came to play chess with you.

you weren’t home” He looked upset.

Cyrus glanced at Graham and almost laughed. “Don’t act like you don’t know my work hours”

Graham had always been extremely strict with Cynis. When Cynis first took over the Irwin Group, he was asked to clock in and out of work alongside the employees.

He knew Graham was only here for Simone, and the chess matches were just a way to pass the time. Besides, when he was home, Graham always asked him to go to the Irwin Mansion to play chess but had never come to his place.

Seeing Cyrus‘ blunt attitude, Graham slammed his fork onto the table. “What do you meant Am I not welcome here?”

Cyrus sighed, gritting his teeth as he said. “I didn’t mean that, but Simone has a heavy study load and a lot of pressure. Please don’t disturb her when there’s nothing urgent

After a moment’s thought. Cyrus added, “If you want to play chess next time, just call me.”

Cyrus words made Simone speechless.

Graham’s face darkened, and the anger in his heart grew, “Cyrus, what did you say? Are you kicking me out of your house now!”

“That’s right” Cyrus replied without hesitation.

He hadn’t forgotten how Graham had initially refused to acknowledge Simone.

You ungrateful brat Graham roared.