Caught Him Cheating My Life Restarted (Natalie) novel Chapter 135

The two children were already sizing each other up.

After fifteen minutes, the headmistress announced, "Our children are amazing! A total of twelve students completed the cube within the time limit. Now, please welcome them to the second round of testing."

"The second challenge is 'The Locked Room Riddle,' which primarily tests memory and reasoning skills. When the game starts, you will see a grid of squares on your iPad. Tapping a square will change its color. The goal is to make all the squares the same color. Children, you must observe carefully. There is a specific pattern to how the squares are linked. Think hard and be strategic!"

All the contestants received their iPads and began studying the puzzle intently.

Hanley shot a venomous glare at Liana and Lucas. This time, he had to beat them.

His auntie had used her connections to get him this exact puzzle in advance. He had practiced it for a long time. There was no way he would lose this time.

Hanley didn't dare to be complacent again. He worked at top speed, and just as he was about to hit the 'complete' button, he heard the headmistress's excited voice.

"One of our contestants has already hit the complete button! Please look at the big screen!"

Liana's face appeared on the screen.

The parents in the audience let out a collective "Wow!"

"It's that little girl again! She was the first to finish last time too. Her intelligence is off the charts."

Hanley was stunned, beginning to question reality.

Did that little girl cheat too?

But even if she did, how could she be faster than him?

Off to the side, Marie couldn't believe how brilliant Liana was. She shrieked hysterically, "Hanley, are you done or not? Hit the button!"

He couldn't afford to hesitate now, or he'd be eliminated. Hanley quickly pressed the complete button.

The time for the second round ended, leaving only five contestants.

The headmistress's voice boomed with excitement. "Our final round is 'The Vanishing Footsteps Puzzle,' a true test of logical reasoning. When the game begins, a honeycomb grid will appear, made up of numerous dots and numbers. Each number indicates how many lines connect to the six surrounding dots. You must draw lines to connect the dots, but the paths cannot overlap or branch off. This is quite difficult, children. Are you ready for the challenge?"

Hanley was full of confidence, his eyes sharp with focus.

This was another puzzle his auntie had leaked to him. He had practiced it at home. This time, he absolutely could not lose.

Hanley's fingers flew across the tablet. His concentration was absolute. He couldn't fail again.

Sure enough, he finished and was the first to hit the 'complete' button. Hanley jumped up in excitement.

"Yes! I'm the first one to finish! I win!"