Chapter 112. Do You Like It?

Soft and slow music filled the air of the room without disturbing the two people who were playing chess. The antique chess pieces were made of elegant black walnut.

One of the pieces was removed from the checkerboard. Tristan checked his watch. His rival detected it and asked, “In a rush?”

He paused and said honestly, “I have an appointment for lunch.”

“Woman?”

Tristan smiled.

“Rumor says you have a little girlfriend that you are crazy about. You hang out with her all the time. I didn’t believe it, but now I am convinced. I thought we could have a good fight today…” He stopped and said, “What a surprise!”

“Ha, you laughed at me.”

“Hey, it is okay. Whatever career a man has, he has to have a family.”

“When will you start the position in the state government?”

“It was scheduled to start after the New Year, but I had to put it off. Kane lost one of his men recently. He has a problem with his heart and is on leave now. There are too