To her fans , Wendelyn radiated an air of calm confidence by letting her opponent play the black pieces and make the first move , as if victory was already in her grasp . On the public chat screen , the comments flooded i in . ( Oh my god . Isn't Wendy classy ? ] [ At first , I was just a fan of her looks , but now I'm n totally hooked ! She's amazing . It's like she can c anything . I totally respect her . ) [ Wendy is like an angel … ] [I never thought I'd see Wendy playing chess in person today . This is such a pleasant surprise . Who's she playing against ? ] [ I'm so excited ! Is Wendy's opponent any good ? What rank are they ? ] [ Don't forget , Wendy beat a professional player just a few days ago . ] The fans showered her with praise while sending gifts like crazy . Honestly , Wendelyn had the charisma to start her own cult . Wendelyn grinned slightly at the barrage of praise , her vanity satisfied beyond measure . Her eyes then drifted over to Shermaine . Under the lights , Shermaine wore a blue - and - white dress , her hair tied in a simple bun , looking calm and unassuming . But she was effortlessly stunning , graceful , and radiant like the moon in the sky . In comparison , even with her light makeup , Wendelyn couldn't hold a candle to Shermaine's natural allure . Jealousy clawed at her chest , and the urge to crush Shermaine's radiance consumed her . Wendelyn kept the camera focused on Shermaine's hands , intentionally avoiding her face . Meanwhile , she made sure her whole body was fully in frame . Wearing casual loungewear , glasses , and light makeup , she basked in the soft glow of beauty filters that added an extra layer of charm . From every angle , she looked stunning in the eyes of her viewers . Wendelyn knew that if the viewers saw Shermaine's stunning face , they'd be instantly charmed , completely forgetting about her - the talented girl they had admired . She couldn't bear the thought of them calling Shermaine more beautiful than her . Shermaine raised an eyebrow , seeing no reason to turn down Wendelyn's offer to go first with the black pieces . She casually picked up a black piece and said nonchalantly , " Alright , then . " Her voice was soft and lazy , carrying a charm that could make anyone's knees go weak . It was utterly captivating . Wendelyn continued , " Playing just chess is boring . How about we make a bet , Shermaine ? " Shermaine loved betting . She hadn't gotten much excitement from her bet with Mason - it was just too easy . But this time , ndelyn was wearing her cheating device , so it might be a little more challenging Shermaine raised her gaze , her interest piqued . " What do you want to bet on ? " Meanwhile , Janice felt a sense of foreboding . She couldn't shake the feeling that Wendelyn was like a fox in the henhouse , up to no good . Wendy smiled , her eyes glinting with the determination of someone sure to win . " The loser has to agree to one request from the winner . " Shermaine didn't think twice . She smiled , a mischievous glint in her eyes , and replied , " Sure , as long as you can win , I'll agree to anything . But don't forget - you might lose too . Be ready to accept whatever you might lose . " Wendelyn clenched her fists and lowered her gaze . " I don't have much to lose . The only thing I've ever wanted … is already yours , Shermaine . " 1/3 Chapter 48 Her pitiful tone was perfectly calculated , and the live stream audience took the bait , Immediately spinning tales of family drama . Everyon Wendelyn was the Jean family's heiress . But recently , rumors had spread about the return of the Jean family's long lost true herress. It was said that since her return , she had quickly gained a bad reputation , accused of causing trouble wherever she went , relying on her newfound status and Joshua's support . The audience was shocked that she even bullied her sister . Jane Wendelyn looked aggrieved , "Grandma , don't be " You … " Janice stammered , consumed with fury . I'll stop . " In an instant , both Shermaine and Janice were getting bombarded with insults by the viewers of the live stream . Janice was fuming . Worried about her health , Shermaine quickly stepped in to calm her down . " Grandma , please don't get upset . It's not worth it . " She turned to Wendelyn and said , " I keep my word.manage to win , I'll grant you any wish you want . " Wendelyn's eyes sparkled with determination . " Shermaine , I will beat you . " Shermaine smirked , her smile confident and alluring . [ Shermaine's way too arrogant . Wendy is definitely going to beat her . She talks like she's some kind of big deal . ] [ Wendy , we've got your back ! If you want something , go for rit ! Only after trying will you have no regrets . ] [ You've got this , Wendy ! You're the best ! ] Some random viewers couldn't help but be drawn to Shermaine . [ Am I the only one who thinks Shermaine is kinda cool ? ] [ Nope , not just you . ] [ Her voice is amazing too . ] But they were immediately attacked by Wendelyn's die - hard fans and fell silent , only lurking in the chat . As for Wendelyn's chess skills , she had competed in an amateur tournament above the state level , winning a championship and attaining the Class D level . While she wasn't a professional player , her victory in such a challenging and complex tournament had made her quite well - known at the time . But Shermaine thought that Wendelyn's championship probably had more to do with the high - tech cheating glasses she was wearing now . Wendelyn streamed everything - drawing , playing the piano , singing - and of course , playing chess. She'd often play against others on a platform called " World Chess , " where amateur players from different countries gathered , and even professional players sometimes joined under pseudonyms to dominate the games . Wendelyn had consistently won her matches there . She was ranked Class C and close to advancing to Class B. When she played against Owen that day , she didn't wear the glasses - likely afraid he'd catch on . After all , Owen , being a National Master , was no ordinary player . Professional players are sharp and meticulous , especially those who've won awards in major tournaments . Trying to cheat in front of them is asking for trouble . That's why Wendelyn only dared to play against amateur players . Even when she did encounter a professional , it was usually someone at the Expert level easy to fool and unlikely to notice her tricks . Meanwhile , in the Al Technology Department on the 65th floor of the York Group building , Joshua walked in and glanced at the blue - haired Roy " How's 12.40 Mon , 2 Jun Chapter 48 it going ? " he asked . Right now , they were working on upgrading and optimizing the face recognition 3.0 system , and the team was burning the midnight oil . Roy had been called in to help solve some issues . Of course , he wasn't doing it for free . Even though they were close friends , Joshua made sure to pay him what he was worth . Roy stretched his neck. " Almost done . Should be finished before midnight . " Standing up , he added , " I'm hungry . Let's go out and grab something to eat . " Joshua's face remained expressionless . " I already had Bradley order takeout . " Roy's mouth twitched . " Seriously ? I'm helping you out , and you won't even treat me to a proper meal ? " " Didn't I pay you enough ? " Joshua replied flatly . That wasn't true . Joshua , known for his generosity , had paid Roy tens of millions for his help . Soon , Bradley brought the takeout in . Roy thought eating alone was a little sad , so he decided to just eat in Joshua's office . If they couldn't go out , they'd at least eat together here . He'd make do . Joshua , however , showed no intention of eating . He was focused on the project reports submitted by the higher - ups The York Group , with its unshakable position in Basterel , was originally built on real estate and aviation manufacturing , industries in which they were leaders . When Joshua took over the family business after retiring from the military , he established a new department - M & A Strategic Investment Department . In just five years , he spearheaded the acquisition of over 40 companies , large and small , domestically and internationally . He also led the group's overseas commercial bank in securing several billion - dollar mergers , earning him a stellar reputation in the financial world . He had a broad portfolio of ventures , including major investments in Al and new energy . The returns from breakthroughs in Al and new energy alone had driven the York Group's market value past $ 900 billion . As Roy ate , he suddenly shoved his phone in Joshua's face . " Look at this ! Wendelyn is so beautiful - graceful , elegant , and incredibly talented . Just look at how stunning she is while playing chess . " Joshua remained indifferent , his gaze briefly shifting to the screen . His attention was drawn to the hand holding the black piece - slender fingers with neatly trimmed nails that had a soft pink hue . Despite the bandages still wrapped around the back of her hand from an injury , she made her moves without hesitation . He immediately noticed the insults directed at Shermaine and even Janice . His gaze darkened . Roy continued , " Joshua , who do you think will win - Wendelyn or Shermaine ? " He immediately voiced his opinion . " I think it's Wendelyn . I'd put money on it - she'll definitely win . " He remembered Wendelyn's impressive chess skills . Among players her age , she had few equals . There was no way Shermaine could be a match for Wen With Comment e . She'l AD S Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!