The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 155

Chapter 155 The Draw of Fate

It turned out Alice had a sponsor all along.

That evening, just before the finals were about to begin, the host called everyone over to draw lots for the matchups.

Meanwhile, Boston took the stage to sing.

Thanks to his star power, the crowd’s energy hit a fever pitch.

Two songs later, the drawing was complete.

Boston cracked a short stand–up comedy routine while the organizers tallied the matchups.

Finally, the host directed everyone’s attention. “Alright, everyone, please look at the screen.

On the big screen, the tournament bracket appeared, showing who would be facing whom.

Linda looked up immediately.

easy to spot–top row, first column,

Her name was easy

And next to it was Eric.

She blinked. That can’t be right.

Linda rubbed her eyes and looked again. Still Eric

How could this bell

She had once been Eric’s fiancée. Before he’d slipped into a coma, he’d been a grandmaster–level chess player.

Even Gary had approved of the engagement back then, fantasizing that her marriage with Eric would elevate their family’s standing in the chess world.

So yes, she knew just how powerful Eric was.

And Linda… well, she didn’t stand a chance. She’d probably get crushed 2-0, no contest.

In the lounge, Daniel’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Alice.

“I always thought you had a gift for IT, Mrs. Nolan,” he said, eyes wide.

“But now I know–it’s not just talent. You’re a genius.”

Earlier, when the system was supposedly drawing opponents randomly, Alice had casually fiddled with her phone and somehow influenced the outcome.

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Just like that, she’d influenced the results.

It was unreal

Alice smiled faintly. “I didn’t do anything”

Daniel gave her a look as if to say, “Yeah, right.”

She sighed.

The truth was, she had been monitoring the code the entire time.

If the match–up didn’t go her way, she planned to intervene.

But luck or something else–had been on her side tonight.

Daniel scratched his head in disbelief. “Wait! You’re telling me the system really did assign them randomly?”

Alice raised an eyebrow. What else would it be?”

Daniel let out a stunned, “No freakin‘ way. Linda really pulled the short straw today.”

Alice chuckled at his reaction.

“You don’t seem to like her very much.”

Even though Alice was the real heiress, Linda had been considered Eric’s fiancée for years.

Wasn’t that enough to earn her some respect?

Daniel snorted.

“Can’t stand fake people like her.”

He even gave a little shudder, rubbing his arms.

“You never know when someone like her gonna stab you in the back. Gives me the creeps”

Alice couldn’t help but laugh.

“You speak from experience?”

Daniel scratched his head and gave an awkward smile. “Let’s just say ancient history. You don’t want to

know.”

Alice understood.

He was carrying scars–someone who’d been through a rough breakup and never quite recovered. Now he was all out of trust, maybe even out of love.

“Alright then,” she said, changing the subject and sparing him the discomfort. “Let’s just watch the show

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Daniel let out a sheepish laugh and turned to the screen with her.

The match had already begun.

Just as the host announced the round, Linda stepped up to the board.

Her eyes brimmed with tears as she looked at Eric. Her lips moved slightly, like she wanted to say something but this wasn’t the time or place..

So she stayed silent, tears quietly spilling down her cheeks.

The match was being broadcast live worldwide.

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