The Returned Heiress Who Had It All (Cassia) novel Chapter 239

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“How could that be?”

Randy watched the smile on Aspen’s face, his gaze turning colder by the second.

Seeing Randy’s eyes harden, Aspen blamed it all on Cassia.

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He started cursing Cassia in his head: Damn it–everything was fine, and now it’s turned into a mess because of her words. If Randy’s in a bad mood, he’ll probably go for the throat in the game and show zero mercy.

He needed a fix.

Aspen’s eyes shifted to the pile of expensive gifts on the ground.

From the stack, he picked out a Cabernet Sauvignon and offered it to Randy.

“This is Cabernet Sauvignon. Please accept it.”

Chess players usually love alcohol. Aspen refused to believe Randy could see this and still stay in a foul mood.

But Randy only narrowed his eyes–and didn’t take it.

Aspen assumed Randy felt awkward accepting it in public. Smiling, he stuffed the bottle into a cloth bag and set it beside Randy’s foot.

“Come on, Randy. Let’s continue.”

He didn’t have time to worry about Cassia and the others now. He’d spent ages grinding and studying, sharpening his chess–today was the payoff!

With this Cabernet Sauvignon on top of it, the disciple slot under Henry was as good as his. He would take it.

And yet, only moments later, Aspen died a truly miserable death on the board.

Randy looked at Aspen’s ashen face and slowly rose.

“Mr. Wood, I need to go to Mr. Sawyer. I’ll excuse myself”

Seeing Randy leave, Aspen opened his mouth, wanting to bring up apprenticeship.

But the last game had wiped out his pride down o the bare bones. He had no face to

mention it.

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He glanced at the ground opposite–the cloth bag still leaned against the tree stump.

Right–the wine!

Aspen thought: If nothing else, the gift might still leave some hope…

He snatched up the Cabernet Sauvignon and hurried after Randy.

“Wait, Randy–the Cabernet Sauvignon-”

“Mr. Wood, Westhill Residence doesn’t lack wine”

Randy said it coldly, didn’t look at Aspen again, and walked off without turning back.

Aspen stood there holding the bottle, frozen in an awkward silence.

Randy returned to the inner room.

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Henry and Draven had already replayed and reviewed the eight–hour game–and they were still analyzing it.

When Henry saw Randy enter, he glanced behind him and asked in confusion, “That kid has some talent. You didn’t bring him in?”

Back then, Vance had come up the mountain to ask to be an apprentice, but his talent wasn’t enough, so Henry refused. Later, Vance waited until his son Aspen showed some promise, then sent him up to try again–only to be refused as well.

Still, Aspen had more talent than his father. When sending him down the mountain, Henry told him to study hard, then come back and spar with his disciples once he reached Solid Grandmaster.

The moment Randy heard Aspen’s name, irritation flared.

“He isn’t qualified to enter your line, Mr. Sawyer

Henry studied Randy’s serious expression–it was unusual.

Before he could ask more, Draven’s low voice cu in.

“He truly isn’t qualified to apprentice under you

Henry and Randy both looked toward Draven.

Randy remembered Cassia had arrived with Draven earlier, but judging from Draven’s expression, he didn’t seem to know Cassia was the legendary player.

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“You know Aspen?” Henry found that surprising.

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Aspen had some talent, sure–but not enough to catch Draven’s attention. Yet, Draven’s tone sounded like he knew him.

“I don’t,” Draven replied lightly.

He lifted his gaze and saw Cassia outside, preparing to leave the manor.

Leaving without even saying a word to him?

Suddenly, his phone rang.

Draven glanced at the caller ID–it was Cassia.

“Hello?”

One word–gentle, warm, almost tender.

Henry jerked so hard he dropped a piece onto the board, then stared at Draven with stunned old eyes.

Seeing Draven smirk was one thing–but this soft, watery expression and tone???

That word just came out of this kid’s mouth?

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