Chapter 130 Let’s Meet
Tilda wasn’t lying just to protect Jude. Jude was too famous. Living in Slosa, she had heard of him long ago.
As the Queen of the dark web and the number one hacker, Tilda hated things she couldn’t control. So, of course, she had tried to challenge Slosa’s king. But sadly, even she couldn’t dig up anything beyond surface-level info. That alone proved how terrifying the Bells were. Their secrets were guarded so tightly that it was like dealing with a government firewall.
DJ messaged. “I see… then are you in Slosa?”
When Dominic typed that, his heart sped up. He was both scared and eager for her answer.
Finally, Queen replied. “Yes.”
In her past life, Tilda would never have admitted that–not even to her trusted apprentice. Not even Andy knew her true identity. But this time around, she wanted to cut all ties with the Jensons. She wanted to reclaim everything she had almost lost because of blind loyalty to family. So she decided there was no harm in being honest with her student.
Dominic’s hands trembled when he saw her answer. It was shocking, yet somehow it made perfect sense. He didn’t know how to respond.
At last, he took a deep breath. Then he typed, “Master, I’ll say it again. I want to meet you in person. Since we’re both in Slosa, this might be our chance. But if it bothers you, just forget I said anything. Still… if you’re willing…”
His words trailed off. He had always wanted to meet Queen. In his mind, she had to be beautiful, with a rare kind of grace. Dominic knew she was a woman. Not only because of her codename, but also from the way she acted, the way she spoke. He was certain.
Ever since the first time he heard about her, since he became obsessed with her incredible achievements, his only wish had been to see her face-to-face. He didn’t want their bond to stay inside the dark web. He wanted to meet her in the real world.
He wanted to be beside her like a normal person. To walk with her through the streets. To go to an amusement park. To drink coffee. To shop in malls. To ride a hot-air balloon. To try bungee jumping. To watch the northern lights. To see the beauty of the world, which he had never done before, but only wanted to do with her.
Just the thought of it made his chest burn. His life would be so full, so happy, if Queen were by his side. She was the first–and the only–person outside of the Jensons who had ever given him real meaning in his life.
His heart raced again, burning with hope. But soon it cooled down. Dominic let out a bitter smile. He already knew her answer. She would reject him again. She always did.
He had asked her countless times before. She had never agreed. Even after leaving the dark web, she still kept her distance. They were teacher and student, nothing more. Only online. Never in person.
Meeting in real life was too dangerous. The number one hacker on the dark web had countless admirers–but just as many enemies who wanted her gone. Even if Dominic was her student, meeting him face-to-face would be like gambling with her life.
On the dark web, hiding your identity was the first rule of survival. Never get personal. Never let emotions get in the way. Dominic adored her. He wanted to give her everything he had. But through the cold screen, his burning heart could never reach her.
Just when he was about to give up, Queen replied. “Let’s meet in a week, at noon. You pick the place.”
Dominic froze. For a full minute, he just stared at the words.
Then his breath quickened. Sweat broke out across his forehead. His chest surged with joy so wild his hands shook as he held his phone. He had to take several deep breaths, trying to calm the storm in his chest.