The True Heiress Returns (Tilda Jenson) novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33 Looks Like Tilda’s Doomed

The title of being the first person to ever beat Shaun’s program still stuck to Wade like a badge.

He knew better than anyone how insanely complicated that program was. And every single year, Shaun updated it, making it different.

So, trying to copy what worked before wouldn’t work.

Back when Wade had passed, it was right at the one–hour deadline.

And honestly, luck had helped him, too.

That was why Wade knew–this challenge was brutal.

It was pretty much impossible.

If it were anyone else, Wade wouldn’t even care.

But this time… it was Tilda.

And suddenly, his feelings were all tangled.

He didn’t even know if he wanted her to pass or fail.

Of course, Clive wasn’t going to let such a chance slip by. He nudged Wade with a grin. “So? Think your sister can actually do it?”

“How would I know?”

“Oh, come on. You would know. You’re the only one who’s ever passed. You know exactly how hard it is.”

Wade paused for a while before he finally said, his voice steady, “She’s not gonna make it.”

“Damn, Wade. That’s cold. It’s not like you. Even if you two aren’t close anymore, she’s still your blood.”

Wade shot him a sharp glare. “Don’t be stupid. If I went back to sophomore year and tried Professor Manning’s program again, I’d only give myself 60% odds.”

You need both skill and luck.

And sure, Tilda’s attitude has changed a lot lately, but her actual IQ and coding skills couldn’t have magically leveled up overnight.

Clive’s eyes lit up with mischief. His lips curled.

“Then wanna bet?

“You re convinced she can’t pass, so I’ll bet she can.

“The loser owes the other a month of lunches. Home–cooked. Deal?”

“Lame”

“So you in or not?*

Fine”

To Wade this was basically free food.

There no way Tilda is gonna make it

Meanwhile Kyla couldn’t resist sneaking near Tilda’s classroom

She tucked herself into a quiet corner in the hallway, staying out of sight

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Chapter 33 Looks Like Tilda’s Doomed

From there, she could see groups of students crowding outside the room.

And of course, everyone was talking about whether Tilda would pass the ultimate test.

“Do you all think she’s actually gonna succeed?”

“Maybe. Back in freshman year, she was at the top of our class.

Fake daughter? Replaced?

No. I AM the Jensons‘ daughter.

I’ve always been, and I always will be. Nobody can take that away.

The one who will be pushed out isn’t me—it’s Tilda.

Please, please fail. Tilda.

Just then, the classroom door opened.

Una came out, head hanging low.

Right away, classmates rushed up to ask

“Nope,” Una sighed “Professor Manning’s program is way too tough. I didn’t even know where to start”

Everyone gasped

Una was always one of the best students.

She was easily in the top three in the class

And if she couldn’t solve it and gave up that fast, that just showed how cruel the challenge really was.

Looks like Tilda’s doomed to

“Yeah, there’s only one hour It’s already been 40 minutes.”

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Chapter 33 Looks Like Tilda’s Doomed

“Exactly. If it were easy, Wade wouldn’t still be the only one who ever

passed.”

Una’s temper snapped. “Hey! Don’t talk crap! Tilda can totally do it!”

Everyone knew how close Una and Tilda were. And seeing her this mad, they all shut up quick.

But Kyla saw everything.