All Chapters of Game Of Chess With My Ex-Husband's Uncle : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21: Second Date

~ Vivienne's POVThe next day, at work. I couldn't focus. My mind kept drifting back to the restaurant, to Lorenzo's words echoing in my head like a broken record."It was because of you."He'd waited five years. For me. He'd put his entire revenge plan on hold because he wanted me to be part of it."Vivienne? Are you listening?"I snapped back to reality to find Vincent staring at me with concern. We were in the lab, supposedly reviewing test results, but I had no idea what he'd just said."Sorry, Vincent. What were you saying?"He smiled patiently. "I was asking about the compound ratios for the next trial. Are you feeling alright? You seem distracted today.""I'm fine. Just... thinking about some things.""Must be important things," he observed, that small hiccup punctuating his sentence. "You've been staring at the same page for ten minutes."'Has it really been that long?'Hannah looked up from her notes. "Maybe you should take a break, Dr. Duarte. You've been working really har

Chapter 22: Losing the Game

~ Vivienne's POVLorenzo's car was just as luxurious as I remembered—sleek black interior, that new car smell mixed with his cologne, and far too intimate for my peace of mind."So where are we going?" I asked as he pulled out of the hotel parking lot."You'll see." That infuriating smirk played on his lips again."Lorenzo, I thought we were going to discuss Marco and—""We will," he interrupted smoothly. "But first, I want to show you something."I bit my lower lip, frustration bubbling in my chest. This wasn't how tonight was supposed to go. I was supposed to be in control, steering the conversation toward business, keeping things professional.Instead, here I was, sitting in his car with no idea where we were going, my carefully arranged plans already going to waste. "You're doing it again," he said suddenly."Doing what?""That thing... Biting your lip. You do that when you're nervous or thinking too hard about something."My face heated. "I'm not nervous.""Then what are you thi

Chapter 23: Moving Pieces

~ Lorenzo's POVI knew exactly what Vivienne was trying to do.She thought she was being clever, using her attraction to me—and mine to her—to manipulate me into helping with her revenge. She probably spent hours planning what to say, how to act, how to maintain control of the situation.It was adorable, really.What she didn't realize was that I didn't care. She could use me all she wanted. I was getting what I wanted too—time with her, closeness, the chance to break down those walls she'd built around herself."You're in a good mood," Eric observed the next morning as I walked into my office. "The date went well?""It wasn't a date.""Right. Just like the first dinner wasn't a date." He handed me a folder. "The information you requested on Marco's investments.""You're getting cheeky." I remarked, turning my attention to the folder. I flipped through it, satisfaction settling in my chest. Marco's portfolio was even worse than I'd thought. Several bad deals, some questionable partne

Chapter 24: Digging for Gold

Belinda Cavalli was in a terrible mood. The past five years had taken a lot out of her. Perhaps, even for a longer time than she thought. She had met Marco in college and had noticed that he was from a rich family. He was spoilt and always chasing after girls, easily lavishing money on them. She was interested in his money. To her, it was like he was sent to her as a ticket to attain the life and future of a rich woman. So, by using her cunning mind, she had drawn close to him, investing in her appearance and trying to seduce him every chance she got. He helplessly fell into her charms and became a simp for her. She allowed him to sleep with her, but she put so much restrictions on it that only served to drive Marco crazy over her. She became his girlfriend and the times she'd follow him to his house, his family members would look down on her, especially his mum. Even his grandfather who was a very important figure and the one in charge of the entire family fortune didn't see her

Chapter 25: Losing Ground

If anyone asked Marco to describe his current situation and mental state in detail, he would not be able to find the words. In other words, it was a mess. He sat at the large mahogany desk in his study, Belinda beside him in a bathrobe, glaring down at the butler who had barged in to deliver some absurd news. She had her eyes fixed on the butler like he was the person at fault.Marco's eyes were bloodshot, his ears ringing with static. His hands were folded into fists and his knuckles had turned white. Uncle Lorenzo. That was the name hovering in his mind like a bird of prey eyeing him for the hunt. Since his uncle had shown up at his engagement along with Vivienne, Marco had been feeling a storm of different emotions since then. He saw Vivienne, she was so beautiful and elegant that he wondered what in the world had made him divorce her. Five years away had only made her look more ripe and mature for Marco's eyes. He wanted her back. He wanted to make her his. But, the problem

Chapter 26: Delusions of Power

Marco pulled up to the Blackwell Group's main building. He threw his key to the valet and climbed the short staircase into the entrance. It was a tall sky scraper with over fifty floors. His office was located high up in the last ten floors, proof of his current status and position in the company.It was still early in the morning. It was a normal time for him to resume to the office for his duties, but even at that, it wasn't like he could sit calmly at home and wait. He entered the elevator to the forty-fifth floor, a bit higher than it was when he had divorced Vivienne five years ago. There was a frown on Marco's face. His chest boiling with rage and feelings of betrayal. His investments, and his rightful position that was going to be given to his uncle. There was no way he was going to take it calmly. But at the same time, he couldn't help but have a feeling of helplessness. Those he was trying to go against—his grandfather and his uncle who was now a mafia. It wasn't going to

Chapter 27: Co-CEO

The boardroom meeting was a gathering of the upper echelons of the Blackwell Group. It usually involved those who had positions in the company and those who were the major shareholders. There were some people who only attended the board meetings to make sure that their shares were in the right hands. Especially today when there was news about a new CEO being chosen to replace the chairman. The room was quite filled. Marco's parents were also at the meeting. Clara sat beside her husband, Liam. Her lavish dressing being a bit too sparkly for this sort of gathering, but she paid no mind to anyone's opinions. Her jewellery twinkled and clinked with every subtle movement she made. Meanwhile, her husband Liam, just occupied his seat with a nonchalant expression on his face, like he didn't want to be bothered enough to be at the table. Marco had briefly scanned the room, his mind relaxing quite a bit when he saw his mother at the table. He knew she would support him if things went wrong.

Chapter 28: Few Minutes

Lorenzo's gaze was sharp and intimidating. While he was only a bit taller than Marco, at that moment, Marco could swear that Lorenzo looked like a mountain looming over him.Lorenzo hadn't spoken since he entered the boardroom. It was now that he had been declared Co-CEO that he spoke up. And the first thing he did was to raise an objection. Marco's gaze immediately went to the chairman who had now taken his seat. The old man's eyebrows tilted in surprise at Lorenzo's objection. Lorenzo revealed a subtle smirk and looked down at the table, bringing out some documents from a brown envelope in front of him. Then he opened his mouth and began to speak, addressing the entire board. "While both I and my nephew here were both qualified and chosen for this position by my father, I do have some things to bring to bring to the notice of the board before we continue."The chairman leaned on his right arm resting on the armrest as he looked up at Lorenzo clearly. The board members also looked

Chapter 29: One More Setback

"But I'm not done yet..""Huh?!"In that moment, Marco wanted nothing more than to leap over the table and strangle Lorenzo's neck. Marco was now certain of one thing; Lorenzo was the one who had sabotaged him. He had already succeeded in removing him from his rightful position that he had always been made for. He had also disgraced him by insulting him in the front of the entire board.So what else was Lorenzo trying to do?"There's something else I want to show to the board..." Lorenzo spoke, his eyes dancing with malice and spite for his nephew. "Enough!" A voice yelled out. Marco looked at his mom, she was on her feet again, her jewellery shaking vigorously with clinking sounds as she bent over and struck her palm loud on the table. Her face was red hot from anger and shame.Lorenzo glanced at her with indifference. "That is enough, Lorenzo!" Clara spat, her eyes bloodshot from the second-hand embarrassment. Since the day that the chairman had agreed to make Marco the CEO, Mar

Chapter 30: Condition

Lorenzo's POV It had been going well according to our plans. That was, until that bastard Marco, spoke some nonsensical words that ticked me off the wrong way, like he had touched my reverse scale. 'This fucking bastard!' I growled inwardly as I sent a chilling gaze at him. I didn't care about how terrifying I must have looked in his eyes but I knew he was close to peeing in his pants. How could he know how angry and terrifying I could get? At his engagement, I had deliberately been mild with my emotions because I didn't want to scare Vivienne off and make her feel intimidated. But Vivienne wasn't here. I didn't care how anyone else felt in front of me. In my presence, he dared to declare how he was going to go after Vivienne? Unacceptable!My hands twitched, thirsting for violence and some straightening out. But he stood there, and recoiled from me instinctually upon seeing my expression. There still some defiance in his eyes though. He was bent on going after Vivienne. 'Vivie

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