Chapter 438 – An Unbreakable Vow with the Heartless Tycoon

“It’s your turn,” Andrew rushed Mr. Bamford.

Andrew would never say no to Mr. Bamford on other days. But it was the game that decided whether he could take Leilani away or not. Apart from strategies, he had to apply to psychological wars.

Mr. Bamford held the black chess pieces. The working strategy for him was moving one piece to the right.

However, Andrew had his defense pieces on the right.

Mr. Bamford’s piece was stuck in the middle and could go nowhere.

Mr. Bamford touched his jaw.

“Andrew, you’re not bad.”

“Thanks, Mr. Bamford. You’re quite a player too.”

“Hahaha,” Mr. Bamford began to sway his body because he was into the game, “nothing is quite sure yet.”

Then he moved his piece to eat Andrew’s queen.

Mr. Bamford confused Andrew with the attack. But he was too preoccupied with attacking and ignored defense. So his queen was eaten. He lost the first round.

Mr. Bamford won. Looking at the chessboard, he had a bright light in his eyes. He was quite pleased.

Andrew was a bit upset. But his spirits were rekindled soon.

“Let’s play again.”

The second round.

Mr. Bamford raised his eyebrows. He thought Andrew would start with removing the rook. But Andrew started with the bishop.

Mr. Bamford was good at tackling such bishop-first move. Also, he didn’t believe Andrew could win with the bishop move with his skills.

Mr. Bamford kept his queen unremoved. He took the first attack. This was the initiative he took to overpower Andrew while he had no time to react. His every move made paths for the next move. He tried to keep ahead and make the situation clear.

Andrew’s every move seemed not attacking. He put his emphasis on defense in this round. But he felt a bit tough to keep going now.

But he already lost one round. If he lost another, he couldn’t take Leilani away.

Andre bit his teeth. He put his hands clenched together because of the nerve. Looking back, he wasn’t this nervous at the wedding of him and Leilani.

Mr. Bamford’s every move attacked at full throttle. His defense was his attack. He kept zoning in on Andrew to give up.

They played four rounds. Andrew got the downwind. All the pieces he got on the chess set never even crossed the central line. Only a knight did. But its position was not ideal. It could be eaten anytime by Mr. Bamford’s piece.

But Mr. Bamford already had his bishop, knight, and king on Andrew’s side. He might launch a storming attack on Andrew at any time.

The ending of the game was almost predictable. Mr. Bamford was sure he would win. He picked up the teacup and took a sip enjoying the scent.

Andrew slightly bent over on the couch. He put his elbows on both his legs. He kept staring at the game and was devoted.

Andrew was studying the game. The more he studied, the more bad feelings he had. Mr. Bamford had such great luck at playing. Each piece of his was at the right place.

Andrew felt hopeless about the game. Then he suddenly changed his move. He moved his bishop to take out Mr. Bamford’s knight. The situation changed.

Mr. Bamford immediately put down the teacup. He couldn’t help patting his lap out of excitement.

“Leilani, it’s a great move!”

Andrew was released. Then he had to hold his breath again. Mr. Bamford did have more experience than he. He moved his bishop and knight to lock every move Leilani could have. They both knew there was nothing that could be done to change the outcome.

The rules were Andrew had to win two games out of three. But he already lost two. He had a chance to win.

Mr. Bamford grabbed a bishop to play with. He caressed it with his finger. Not only was the chessboard made of jade, but the chess pieces were also made of precious stones. Mr. Bamford felt the coldness upon touching it. He couldn’t help to compliment.

“It’s such a great piece.”

Andrew was troubled with frustration. But he had to smile to keep his manners.

“Mr. Bamford, I lose. According to our agreement, I will do whatever you ask me to. Do you have anything you want me to do?”

Mr. Bamford looked up at the bodyguard, and he came to collect the chess set. The pieces were made of precious stones and are collection worthy. So the bodyguard wore the white glove in advance and put the piece carefully in a wooden box with delicate carvings one by one.

“I’ll take your gift. As for Leilani…” Mr. Bamford watched as the bodyguard finished packing and took his walking stick again. He smiled at Andrew, not in a hurry to finish.

He was creating suspense.

Andrew felt uncertain. But he couldn’t breathe properly hearing Leilani’s name. He knew Mr. Bamford always meant what he said. His actions were vigorous and effective. He barely had any odds to successfully persuade Mr. Bamford.

He even became more restless when he saw the conniving and scheming look in Mr. Hamtilon’s eyes.

Mr. Bamford looked up and down on Andrew. Young people always tended to be impulsive.

After he took a sip, Mr. Bamford said.

“You can take Leilani away.”

Andrew looked up at Mr. Bamford in surprise.

“I can?”

Has he heard him, right?

After he lost the game, he could still take Leilani with him?

Mr. Hamiton slowly nodded. He didn’t mention it. But he already spotted Andrew’s hope in his eyes. He looked pretty upset before.

Mr. Bamford’s “however” threw ice on Andrew’s hope.

“It’s not easy to take her away.”

So it was not that simple.

Andrew’s smile already froze at “however.” He asked with curiosity.

“What do you want me to do?”

When Andrew left the study, he was in such a daze that he didn’t realize he was taken to a new room.

It wasn’t until they stopped walking that he realized he was in front of a gate. The maid pulled open the heavy white iron gate with carvings. Andrew heard the subtle squeaking from the hinges. He was let in.

There was a light scent of iris. He could also smell a subtle fragrance from a woman. He looked up, and a woman was leaning on the window to look outside. Maybe the sound of the door surprised her. So she turned back at Andrew.

Leilani froze for a second. But she stood up the next second.

“Do you really want to take me away? Did Mr. Bamford agree?”

The door behind them has shut again. Andrew leaned against it casually. But the icy feeling couldn’t calm him down.

“I’m also locked in here.”

Andrew wore a black coat. He looked thin. Crossing his legs, he leaned against the door and looked around.

“I have to find a place to stay the night.”

“Are you kidding me? Mr. Bamford kept you here?” Leilani couldn’t figure out why Mr. Bamford locked Andrew in. After all, there was no animosity between them. And Andrew didn’t harm his interests.

Leilani was a regular liar. Maybe he told her a lie again.

Andrew left the door and walked to the couch. He sat down and rested his hands on the rail.

“Don’t I sound serious? Besides, if I can take you out, why would they close the gate?”

Leilani looked at him, suspiciously. She walked over to the gate quickly and pulled it. It was locked.

She had to admit Leilani made sense. If they could leave, they wouldn’t bother closing the gate from the outside.

“What is the reason?”

“What reason?”

“Why are you locked too? I don’t want to hear that Mr. Bamford did so in the heat of the moment,” Leilani went back to the couch. She had to hold back the urge to hit him with the pillow. Why did he keep the suspense at the critical moment?

Andrew behaves more freely. He put his legs on the table and leaned against the couch.

“Mr. Bamford was touched. He felt I was sincere after I knelt for three days. So he decided to let us be together.”

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