Chapter 24

Sophie Lawrence quickly withdrew her gaze and said a bit unnaturally, "Mr. Jason Lu, it's your turn to make a move."

Jason Lu glanced at Henry Mitchell behind Sophie Lawrence and then casually placed a white chess piece.

Henry Mitchell's father looked at the place where Jason Lu had made his move and couldn't help sincerely exclaiming, "Brilliant!"

Henry Mitchell inadvertently took a long look at his father, with a meaningful look in his deep eyes.

Sophie Lawrence stared at the chessboard for a long time, still unable to decide where to place her piece.

She gently pursed her lips and finally reached out to tug at the corner of the clothes of the person behind her.

A slight ripple arose in Henry Mitchell's heart, but his face showed no sign of it.

Jason Lu looked at Sophie Lawrence's hand tugging at Henry Mitchell's clothes, and his eyes darkened unconsciously.

Just a few seconds later, Henry Mitchell raised his hand and made a move.

After several rounds like this, Sophie Lawrence simply let go and directly let Henry Mitchell play chess on her behalf.

Henry Mitchell's father, who was watching the game, wanted to stop it, but was blocked by Henry Mitchell with the words "Husband and wife are one."

Jason Lu was still as unhurried as before, but Henry Mitchell's chess style seemed very aggressive.

The atmosphere in the study suddenly became tense.

Downstairs.

Since Henry Mitchell had gone upstairs, Chloe Morgan had been looking towards the staircase from time to time.

She had gone to great lengths to find out that her aunt and Henry Mitchell's mother were high - school classmates, and only then did she get the chance to come to Henry Mitchell's home.

Although it was important to win Henry Mitchell's mother's favor, as soon as she thought that Sophie Lawrence was also upstairs, she couldn't restrain her thoughts.

"Auntie, can I go upstairs to see Henry Mitchell and them playing chess?"

Henry Mitchell's mother didn't refuse: "Go ahead. I happen to want to go and have a look too."

When Chloe Morgan and Henry Mitchell's mother went upstairs, the game between Jason Lu and Henry Mitchell had just ended.

The number of black and white pieces was equal. It was a draw.

But when Henry Mitchell took over Sophie Lawrence's moves, Jason Lu had already been sure of victory.

Henry Mitchell reversed the losing situation to achieve a draw, while Jason Lu went from a winning situation to a disadvantageous one.

So, Henry Mitchell was still a better chess player.

Sophie Lawrence turned her head to look at Henry Mitchell, her eyes full of unconcealable joy.

Henry Mitchell's expression still didn't change much. He just slightly raised his eyebrows and said, "You're too kind."

Chloe Morgan, standing at the door of the study, was so angry that she almost ground her teeth to pieces.

From her perspective, Henry Mitchell was sitting on the armrest of Sophie Lawrence's chair, with his right hand on Sophie Lawrence's shoulder, as if half - embracing her.

"Henry Mitchell."

Henry Mitchell's mother brought Chloe Morgan closer, and Sophie Lawrence's face immediately changed.

Chloe Morgan's tone sounded too intimate, and Henry Mitchell's father couldn't help frowning, his eyes scanning back and forth between Chloe Morgan and Henry Mitchell several times.

Sophie Lawrence clenched her fists tightly and got up to leave, but was stopped by Henry Mitchell's father.

"Sophie, you haven't played chess with dad yet. What's the hurry?"

Jason Lu stood up very sensibly: "Teacher, please."

When playing this game of chess with Henry Mitchell's father, Sophie Lawrence was absent - minded.

Henry Mitchell frowned slightly as he watched Sophie Lawrence make aimless moves.

Henry Mitchell's father placed a piece and said in a meaningful tone, "Sophie, what belongs to you can't be taken away by anyone."

Sophie Lawrence was stunned for a moment, and then reacted: "Thank you for your advice, Dad."

The smile on Chloe Morgan's face froze instantly.

Henry Mitchell's mother walked behind her husband and gently poked him.

Henry Mitchell's father turned around and was given a reproachful look by his wife.

Sophie Lawrence pulled her thoughts back to the chessboard and concentrated on playing chess.

Jason Lu looked at Sophie Lawrence's serious - looking - while - playing - chess appearance and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

Henry Mitchell noticed Jason Lu's gaze, and his eyes immediately turned cold.

Halfway through the game, Ella suddenly came upstairs.

"Professor Henry Mitchell, it's time for dinner."

The meal was already cooked, but this game of chess in front of them hadn't been decided yet. Henry Mitchell's father was a bit reluctant and wanted to pull Sophie Lawrence to finish this game.

Seeing Henry Mitchell's father's eager - to - continue look, Sophie Lawrence turned her head to look at Henry Mitchell.

Henry Mitchell casually pointed at a few places on the chessboard and then said calmly, "Dad, you've lost."

After that, he grabbed Sophie Lawrence and walked towards the downstairs.

Chloe Morgan followed slowly behind, hating so much in her heart that she wanted to go up and tear Sophie Lawrence apart.

After dinner, it had become very dark outside.

Jason Lu had driven his car here, so it was relatively convenient for him to go back.

But Chloe Morgan was a girl, and Henry Mitchell's mother was always a bit worried.

Suddenly, Henry Mitchell's mother looked at Henry Mitchell.

"Henry Mitchell, you go and send Chloe Morgan home."