Strategic Surrender

Mr. Corvus spoke slowly, his words laced with sincerity. "I just feel that Miss Thorne has found a satisfactory husband, and I am genuinely happy for you."

"Why do you say that?" Upon hearing this, Viviana asked as she rested her chin on her hand, casually toying with a chess piece.

"In this current game, it seems that the black pieces have the upper hand, but in reality, it is only the white piec