“After all, you are the apprentice of Mr. Linton, the national champion. You can do it. When that time


    comes, you will show the world what you are capable of and be a chess star.”


    Ellen nodded and smiled. “I’ll try my best.”


    Recently, the media had been reporting that Lockwood Vige had be an important development


    area of Averna. The old houses were gone and were turned into skyscrapers. There were also costly


    residential areas and industries. Lockwood Vige had turned into a newndmark.


    On the balcony of a newly furnished apartment, a tall figure was standing by the window. He was


    looking outside and seemed to be deep in thought.


    “It’s gettingte, President Jared. You should head home.” Stanley stood behind him and felt his legs


    getting sore from standing too long.


    They were at one of the residential areas that the Presgrave Group had built. Jared had reserved one


    of the penthouses and furnished it himself. While furnishing, he chose everything that a woman


    needed.


    Thus, it was obvious that he had prepared this ce for a woman, and Stanley knew who it was.


    However, he wondered if Ellen would still be back. One and a half years had passed, but Jared was still


    love- struck with Ellen. Initially, he had many ways to find out where she was, but he didn’t do so.


    He waited patiently as time passed and refused any women who came to him. It went to the point that


    even Anastasia, who was abroad, had personally asked about his condition. However, Jared was


    always alone. Now that Jared was going to be twenty-eight years old, even Stanley was worried about


    his life.


    “Do you think she will be back, Stanley?” Jared asked while lowering his eyes.”I will search everywhere


    and bring her back as long as you are willing to,” replied Stanley. “What if she doesn’t love me?” Jared


    sighed.


    Stanley was also clueless about women. I’m sure every woman loves Jared. After all, he is such a


    perfect and wealthy man! Although… Miss Reiss is an exception. I guess that makes her different from


    the other girls who are crazy for Jared.


    Thinking about it, Stanley felt that Ellen might have left due to how outstanding Jared was. Ellen must


    have felt insecure. Hence, he said, “Don’t think of such things, President Jared. I’m sure she loves


    you.”


    “I hope so! I have prepared this house for her. It’s where her old mansion used to be. I really wish that


    she will return and ept this gift.” Jared sighed.


    Stanley knew what he was talking about. In the past, no one wanted to build any residential area in


    Lockwood Vige, but Jared had made this ce into a residential area just because he wanted to


    keep a ce for Ellen.


    The world chess tournament would be held in Averna by next Friday, and many media outlets. were


    paying attention to it. A ck van stopped by a hotel, and the door was opened from the inside.


    Soon, a middle-aged man, an old man, and a girl exited the car. The girl wore a ck down jacket and


    took a deep breath, smiling when she caught the whiff of the familiar scent.


    “This is your hometown, Ellie. Do you feel happy to be back?” Jay asked. “Yes. It’s been a year and a


    half since Ist visited here,” Ellen replied.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.


    “Where is your house at?’ Austin asked curiously. What came to Ellen’s mind first was the old manor


    where her Grandma used to live. That ce used to be her home, but now it was gone.


    “My old house was demolished, so I don’t really have a home here. Ellen smiled. Afterward, they


    entered the hotel and rested to prepare for the tournament.


    After Ellen had unpacked her stuff, she called a cab and went to the old manor. Everyone would feel


    safe and happy when they went to their hometown, even if it had changed.