Chapter 34 Wade Actually Lied Kyla already met Una yesterday at the Porsche dealership . So when Una came out complaining about how impossible the program was , Kyla finally felt a little better . Yeah ... I've definitely been overthinking . Someone like Tilda ? No way she can actually pull it off. Her trying so hard will just backfire , turning her into the laughingstock of everyone watching . Feeling relieved , Kyla spun around and walked away . Five more minutes passed , making that 48 minutes now . Just when everyone was certain Tilda had already failed , the door suddenly opened , and Tilda walked out , right beside Shaun . Shaun's whole face lit up with pride and joy . " Time : 48 minutes . Congratulations , Tilda ! You've set a brand - new record . Challenge cleared ! " From now on , you don't even need to attend my classes . I'm giving you a perfect score ! " " What ?! " The crowd exploded .. Except for Una , everyone had thought Tilda was doomed . But no . She'd actually done it . And in only 48 minutes ? That was crazy . Not just rare , not just once - in - a - lifetime - she had beaten Wade's record of 54 minutes by a whole 6 minutes . it was unbelievable . Wade had already been called the genius of Orica University's Computer Science department . Professors praised his brains , talent , and sharpness . But Tilda now outshone Wade ! It was hard to wrap their heads around . " Yeah! I knew you could do it , Tilda ! " Una jumped up and hugged her tight , her face glowing with excitement . Tilda smiled softly and ruffled Una's hair . " I had to win - just to prove you were right about me . " Truth was , Tilda could ve solved Shaun's program in 20 minutes This time she didn't hold back . But she was stuck using the university's clunky system instead of her own special hacking - repair software It had slowed her down a lot . That was the only reason it had taken her 48 minutes . News of Tilda's victory spread across Orica University like wildfire . PP . Chapter 34 Wade Actually Lied Finished Of course , it reached Clive and Wade too . " Hahaha ! Wade , guess what ? Tilda cleared it in 48 minutes ! She beat your record by 6 whole minutes ! " Wade froze , his pen slipping right out of his hand . " Th - this can't be real ! " His voice cracked with disbelief . " Look ! Even Professor Manning posted about it . Congrats and everything . You owe me a month of lunches now - no running . away ! " Clive shoved his phone in Wade's face before he could argue . On the screen , Manning's post read , " Proud to introduce , after 20 years of teaching , my most outstanding student yet , Tilda Jenson . " Two pictures followed . The first showed Tilda , smiling at Una , her face confident and radiant . The second showed the program screen - finished , complete . The timer stopped at 48 minutes . Not a second more , not a second less . " She really ... did it ... " Wade whispered , his voice shaking . Even his eyes trembled . " Wade , looks like your sister isn't as simple as you keep saying . " Honestly ? I think I'm starting to like Tilda myself . " Clive dragged a finger slowly across his lips , eyes full of mischief . Suddenly , Wade shot to his feet and bolted for the library doors . " Hey ! Wade! Where are you going ? Wait for me ! " Clive didn't need to guess . There was only one place Wade could be headed - Tilda's classroom . Meanwhile , Kyla , on her way back to class , caught wind of the news too . Tilda had passed . And not just passed - she'd broken Wade's record by six minutes . Her whole face froze . " Th - this isn't possible . No way Tilda could've done it ! " She even outdid Wade . It doesn't make sense . It doesn't even sound real ! Then came the sound of quick , heavy footsteps . Kyla looked up It was Wade " Wade why are you in such a hurry ? Where are you going ? " Kyla's throat went dry . She didn't dare voice her suspicion P P. Chapter 34 Wade Actually Lied Is he running because he already heard the news ? Because he has to see Tilda himself ? " Kyla , don't you have class right now ? What are you doing here ? " " I - I was just heading there ." " Alright . We'll talk later . I've got something urgent to take care of . " Wade brushed past her , not even explaining , and rushed away faster . He left Kyla standing frozen , lip caught between her teeth until it hurt . He lied . Wade actually lied to me for Tilda , an outsider ! He's never lied to me before . Tilda ... you really think you can steal what's mine ? What rightfully belongs to me ? By the time Wade reached Tilda's classroom ... Send Gifts 560