Chapter 334 Up to Fate

Kayden replied, “Both.”

Santiago paused.

And just like that, Santiago’s place in the Jensons dropped straight to the bottom.

At the ski resort, Tilda showed up in full gear with Mystro. She stretched under the warm sun.

“Phew, this is my first time skiing in Fairville. Too bad Dane couldn’t make it.”

They had planned to ski together.

But last night, the lab sent Dane an emergency call.

There was a serious problem with the machine they were building.

No one else could fix it but him.

Just having Dane guide them over videos and phone calls wasn’t enough.

Dane had to fly back in person.

He wanted to stay with Tilda, but he knew this was bigger than him, and he had to put personal feelings aside.

So Tilda arranged a special flight for Dane and his team to return to Cetherland.

Once that machine was done, then they could relax.

Mystro patted Tilda on the head. “It’s okay, Tilda. I’m here with you. We’ll have lots of time to see each other now.”

Tilda nodded. “You’re right. No use crying over something we can’t control.”

Just then, the loudspeaker buzzed.

“The couples’ ski race will start at 2 p.m. Teams can sign up at the track.

“The winning pair will get awesome prizes!”

Tilda’s eyes lit up. “Whoa, a race? Mystro, wanna do it together?”

“As long as you’re happy, Tilda. I’m in.”

“That’s what I wanted to hear!”

She linked arms with him, and they went to register.

Mystro wrote down his full name, Mystro Kerrigan.

No one would guess this was the world-famous painting prodigy.

The staff glanced at Tilda’s name and then at the two of them, bundled up tight with sunglasses and hats.

“All set. Here’s your pass for security purposes. You may enter.”

“Thanks.”

They scanned their cards and grabbed their gear before walking to the starting line.

“Wow, lots of people signed up,” Tilda said, scanning the crowd.

To her, none of them mattered.

With her and Mystro together, the win was already theirs.

But then, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted two familiar figures.

Her stomach dropped.

No way.

Could it really be them?

Just as she tried to look closer, one of them answered his phone.

As if he had some kind of sixth sense, Kayden lifted his head. His eyes met hers.

Tilda’s mouth twitched, and she looked away immediately.

But that single look was enough. She knew.

It was her brothers, Kayden and Santiago.

Why are they everywhere?

“What’s wrong?” Mystro asked quietly, catching her mood.

“Just saw two annoying pests,” Tilda muttered.

“Want to quit the race?” Mystro stayed calm.

Anyone who made Tilda talk like that had to be bad news.

Today was supposed to be a day just for her and Mystro, and he wasn’t about to let anyone ruin her good mood.

“No way, they’re the ones who should leave. Why should I walk away just because they’re here?

“The air I’ve breathed should feel like poison to them!”

I’m not gonna let the Jensons bother me or shake my feelings anymore.

Because they don’t deserve it!

If we run into each other, then fine!

Whoever messed up should be the one who looks stupid!

And if Kayden and Santiago even think of giving me trouble, I’ll make them regret it!

Kayden pressed his lips together.

When his eyes met Tilda’s, he felt her shock, her coldness, and her clear disgust.

It was obvious that the hatred in Tilda’s heart ran very, very deep.

Just feeling it made Kayden sink into a heavy sense of helplessness.

Can such hatred ever fade? Can we ever fix it?

Either way, Kayden would only do what he believed was right.

The Jensons had hurt Tilda first. They were the ones who had done her wrong.

So Kayden would give everything he had to make up for it.

As for whether Tilda would ever forgive him, that was up to fate.