Scarlett Yates was stopping him from retracting his move, grumbling discontentedly, "No way, Grandpa, once it's placed, it's placed. Even if your hand shook, you can't take it back. Know that there's no regret in making a move. If you retract it, I won't play with you anymore."
Her threat of "not playing with him anymore" seemed to work. Ian Douglas frowned and complained a few words, but slowly withdrew his hand.
Matthew Saxon noticed that the two were not just playing to pass the time; there was a wager involved.
In front of Scarlett lay a thick stack of money, indicating she was currently on a winning streak.
Matthew watched in disbelief.
Ian's chess skills were renowned; whether it was Go, Chinese Chess, or regular Chess, his abilities were considered professional-level. Yet, here he was, losing at tic-tac-toe, a game even kids can play.
Matthew couldn't believe Ian was this clumsy.
