Sorry for Your Loss, It's Me, I'm the Loss novel Chapter 401

Bruce glanced at Bennett and huffed, "I'm not playing with him. He always lets me win, treating me like a child."

"Well, he wouldn't dare beat his future father-in-law," Mr. Moore retorted automatically, only realizing his blunder after the words were out.

The atmosphere instantly froze. Bruce didn't say anything, just kept his head down, sorting the chess pieces, but a palpable sadness seemed to surround him.

Bennett stood by with one hand in his pocket, his lips pressed into a thin line, his eyes fixed on Yvonne.

Yvonne descended the last few steps of the staircase and walked over to Bruce's side. "Mr. Jones," she said with a bright smile, "how about I play a couple of rounds with you?"

"You know how to play chess?" Bruce asked, looking surprised.

Young women these days rarely had the patience for such things. They spent their time on makeup, shopping, and video games. Very few learned to play chess anymore.

"A little," Yvonne said modestly. "Just don't mind my terrible skills."

"Well then, you two play. I'll go check on the kitchen," Mr. Moore said, standing up to give Yvonne his seat.

Yvonne played two games with Bruce. At first, he underestimated her, but he soon realized she was a formidable opponent. Bruce's thinking time grew longer, his moves slower. Monica, who had come over to watch, nearly dozed off.

"Morgan, are you even trying? How can you not beat a young lady?"

"A true gentleman watches the game in silence," Bruce grumbled, clearly not ready to admit defeat.

But no matter how much he resisted, he lost three games in a row.

"You’re full of surprises," Bruce said, not angry at all, but chuckling happily.

This wasn't knowing "a little," this was knowing a lot.

"Just beginner's luck," Yvonne replied, still humble, though her beautiful eyes curved into crescents, hinting at a touch of smug satisfaction.

Just as Bruce was about to put the game away, Bennett suddenly spoke up. "I'll play a couple of rounds with you."

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