Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 302

The third round began.

The boy from Northview University was very gentlemanly. He asked Ava to go first. Ava did not refuse and sat on the chair. Her slender and fair fingers nimbly operated the computer. With a focused expression, she hacked the boy’s computer soon. However, the caption and the picture on the big screen were thought-provoking

The caption read “Harmful Trash,” and a trash can was at the bottom of the screen with the recycle bin, which was quite insulting

The boy’s face darkened, but he looked at the screen disdainfully and began to solve the problem. As time passed, the boy’s confidence turned into anxiety, and he was sweating profusely.

Half an hour had passed, but the student of Northview University still had not solved it. He would lose if he could not solve it in another half an hour.

Some spectators jeered, “Can you do it? It’s been half an hour. You’re wasting our time, and it’s almost dinner. If you can’t solve it, admit defeat. We can give you a trash can as a gift.”

“That’s right. It’s not a big deal to admit that you’re trash. Men up and be brave.”

“Hurry up.”

The man in the third row below the stage was in a good mood when he saw the caption and the picture on the big screen. The corners of his lips under the mask had been curling up slightly the whole time.

He thought that Ava always knew how to hold a grudge

The host came out to smooth things over. “Everyone, please be quiet. Perhaps Ava from our university has dealt him a heavy blow, and he needs more time. The competition rules state that it’s a defeat if one can’t solve the problem in an hour. Please, let’s wait patiently for another half an hour.”

These words were blatantly saying that the student of Northview University had lost. The host was the president of the student union and was supposed to be low-key and polite. After all, she still needed to host.

After finishing her words, the host walked to Ava’s side and said softly, “You’re just awesome. I’ll treat you to a milkshake tomorrow. Those people are rude and need to be taken down a peg. You’re impressive.”

Ava turned sideways and smiled mischievously. “I’ll wait. I want a big portion”

While the student of Northview University was still trying his best to solve the problem, the two were already chatting about milkshakes, which was even more insulting.

Time was up.

and the student of Northview University still could not solve it. The boy finally admitted defeat. The spectators were all chanting Ava’s name as if she were a favored celebrity

She was enjoying the honor she deserved on stage. She was shining like the most dazzling star. Who could resist such a girl?

There were already many rich boys itching to profess feelings for Ava tonight. The man, who had always had sharp ears, kept a cold expression when he heard the others.

The corners of his mouth curled up in mockery and disdain.

Suddenly, the boy from Northview University raised his hand on the keyboard and stood up.

He walked to the podium and snatched the host’s microphone. He looked at Ava affectionately and smiled, “I’m willing to lose to Ava. Since I’m lucky enough to come to Sapphire City University today, I want to borrow your stage to tell the person I like about my true feelings for her.”

The next second, the expected confession followed. “Ava, I adore you. I’ve liked you since the first time I saw you. Can you be my girlfriend”

The spectators had been cheering for Ava’s victory. After hearing what Neal said, some wowed while some booed.

Rose had already stopped filming. She muttered, “Where the hell is Cranky Franky? That guy told Ava he liked her in public! Damn it! That is infuriating!”

The call got through, but Frank hung it up. Rose called again, but the call was still cut off. She was furious and texted Frank, [Where are you? Let me tell you this. I watched

Ava would not be tempted and

“That one is scheming. He could’ve just admitted his defeat, but instead, he said that he was willing to lose to Ava. It sounded like he let Ava win. Ava won because of her strengths, alright?

like that boy but believed Ava had her considerations. “Don’t worry. Ava won’t agree. That boy might

this trick to confuse everyone about his relationship with Ava. This way, everyone will think he did it for

What a sly jerk! He can’t afford to lose, can he?

“This kind of trav worlds t from Frank. He’s nothing compares to Frank.”

ligh-lived Hackett tacitly, earning enough attention.

other hand, glanced at the foremost seat. He then picked up. so tolerant not to

a message

phone in his pocket and continued to watch the show He wanted to see what Frank would

tell if she was touched or not. She reached out her hand and asked the host for the microphone. The host

took a few steps hack. Her opponent frowned in surprise when he saw this, but he

Becker. He had a sunny disposition and was always ready to help people. This was how the teachers and students from Northview University usually spoke highly of him. Apart from these, he was from the

had been perfecting his public persona all the time. No one had ever spoken ill

sake

with both hands and smiled. She said, “First, I’d like to thank you, Neal Thank you for your feelings for me, but you’re not my type. I’m

to repeat such a rejection countless times in a year, and she had gotten pretty good

were direct

said just now. You said that you were willing to lose to me, but that was not true. Those words will lead to misunderstanding. It lunts that you’re being modest. You lost fair and square.

little princess but became aggressive and left no way out for Neal. Neal’s expression changed. He never expected Ava to say so. He was the eldest son of

But if you want me to say I’m a loser, I’ll say it. It’s not a big deal. It’s supposed to be a friendly

match”

his

Neal’s cunning actions. “Do you think there’s something wrong with this guy? He shouldn’t have come here if

real turn-off. However, Ava’s performance shocked

then unclenched his fists. His gaze was fixed on Ava’s face without moving

turn to attack my computer.” Neal did not expect Ava

“Neal, are you afraid of losing again? Either you compete with me agam or stop using such confusing words to make others misunderstand. Let

willing to lose. He could only admit “Your skills are indeed better than mine, Can you analyze the sections you’ve

handsome fare suggested itself to Ava immediately. It was so clear that he seemed to be standing right in front of her. Ava mocked herself for a second. It turned out that she remembered Frank’s face so clearly. A hint of sadness appeared on Ava’s face, and her eyes turned a little red. “The person I like should be handsome, mysterious, direct, daring, and responsible. He should be loyal to love. If he doesn’t like a girl, he will

as she finished speaking, the smile on the lips of the man in the third row below the stage widened. The competition ended, and he bent down and left. He even dragged the talkative man beside

confused. “Why did you bring me along with you?”

something I need you to do.”

talkative man was speechless. He wondered if the man was

common with Neal. Neal had a feeling that Ava was making caustic comments about his personality. He was about to say something else when

in his hand. There were about a dozen of them. “Miss Ava Turner, please sign your name. This is a gift from your future boyfriend. He said if the distance between you is 100 steps, you’ve made one

11 flowers in this bouquet, which means you’re his treasured one. Also, he said he didn’t want you to hold.

was another round of envious exclamations below the

was totally at a loss. Her

when did she have a

her brains, she could not think of who the man was. She had only declared her love for one man,

the stage for the man she was thinking about. There was only one empty seat, but it should not be him. He