Second Chance His Unending Love (Calista Hartwell) novel Chapter 141

Chapter 141

A heavy sigh escaped Nicole, her feigned sympathy poorly concealing a glint of malicious satisfaction. “Killian, that daughter of yours is hopeless. Ms. Hartwell is so wrapped up in her new romance that she’s forgotten she’s a mother. Those poor children,” she lamented, shaking her head.

Stephanie made a sound of disgust. “My granddaughter used to be so well-behaved. Calista ruined her. Thank

God my grandson stayed with his father-that was the right choice.”

Just the mention of Calista’s love life was enough to darken Killian’s mood. “That’s enough,” he barked sharply, his tone leaving no room for further discussion.

A cold, mocking smile touched Austin’s lips as his gaze settled on Olivia across the room.

Let her get a taste of the court of public opinion.

Let her suffer as I did.

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the Frost family.

Seeing Olivia’s unwavering resolve, Bradley finally gave a reluctant nod of consent.

Around them, other parents and competitors offered nothing but scornful looks and muttered derision, making no move to intervene.

Meanwhile, journalists and bloggers eagerly jostled for position, lenses fixed on Olivia, already crafting sensational headlines for their feeds.

Only Ethan seemed detached from the drama, his contemplative eyes briefly resting on Olivia before drifting away.

“Things just got interesting. Looks like she’s doomed because of you,” remarked the friend beside him, nudging Ethan with an elbow.

Without Ethan in the tournament, Olivia might have stood a fair chance.

But facing a player of his caliber, any hope of victory evaporated.

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“Olivia Frost…” Ethan murmured the name to himself, finally placing the face of the second-place qualifier.

“Let’s hope she doesn’t embarrass herself too badly.”

The host’s voice cut through the mounting tension, announcing the official start of the final round.

Ten contestants would face off in a series of direct

matches.

Numbers were assigned, and within moments, the computer generated the pairings and board assignme

A quiet urgency fell over the hall as the players quickly found their designated tables.

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In the lounge, the massive display screen switched to

show Olivia’s match.

Slumped on a plush sofa, two elderly gentlemen perked up immediately.

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ger toward the scrcscreen, his excitement look! That’s my granddaughter. he same fighting spa spirit as Evander?”

inted at the chessboabbard, offering no

grabbed his friend’s ar’s arm and gave it a wonderful temperament est stands her how to adapt. No wonder der she got into ‘rogram early! Wesley, do voo you even

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arm back with a look of pure dre disdain. yourself? You’re calling her penyour

t like that? If we’re being honestest, she’s

he is to you.”

back, instantly defensive, “I’m like like her

are you?”

is family in this world. I taught her her makes me practically a father figure,re.” er of factly, squaring his shoulderslers.

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“But still, w bond, right?”

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face. “Is that so? Well then, mud better start calling me

‘Dad’.”

Wesley could only stare, utterlyspeechless.

Crossing his arms with an air of stumreme satisfaction, Byron pressed his advantage. “If hadn’t swallowed my pride and begged you to come, youthever have met Olivia.”

was practically kidnapped to the military con yoursson, thank you very much.” Wesley retorte bado with an exasperated sigh that seemed to end the entire Hayes family.

by

“Buttstill, we’re the reason you have this student teacher bondi right?” Byron argued, not ready to concede.

Their bicicering was interrupted as the door swing open and Evander entered with Calista.

Calista groented both men warmly.

“Sir Winchester, Olivia would be thrilled to knowyou

came to watch..”

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