Chapter 599
Chapter 599:
He was determined to show that he could triumph over Aiden, to finally step out of his shadow and claim a victory of his own. He was certain of it. His resolve was unshakable.
Fueled by sheer willpower, Kenneth pushed himself harder, his mind chanting a relentless mantra: faster! Just a little faster!
He longed to surpass every limit, to outshine himself, and finally leave Aiden trailing in his wake.
But then, a sudden shift in the water startled him. A surge of energy rippled beside him, and with a sideways glance, he caught sight of Aiden, gliding ahead with breathtaking ease.
Aiden moved like a dolphin, his body cutting through the water with a speed that seemed otherworldly.
Kenneth’s confidence shattered like glass. His thoughts screeched to a halt, his mind going blank as if struck by a bolt of lightning.
He had believed his speed was unmatched, that he had shattered his own limits. Yet, what unfolded before his eyes defied belief. Aiden had surged ahead with the grace and swiftness of a dolphin, his unmatched speed leaving Kenneth completely behind.
Despair crashed over Kenneth like a tidal wave. No matter how hard he tried, in every arena—work, sports, or anything else—Aiden always outshone him. The gap between them felt insurmountable.
“Oh my goodness! Aiden is a total beast in the water!”
“He was holding back earlier, wasn’t he? Now he’s just unstoppable, like an Olympic swimmer!”
“Poor Kenneth, though. He gave it his all, but against Aiden? It’s like destiny isn’t on his side.”
𝓞𝓻𝓲𝓰𝓲𝓷 𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷: ⳑ𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝗲𝗅𝘀⍿𝖼𝗈𝗆
The online audience buzzed with admiration for Aiden’s unparalleled athleticism, but there was also sympathy for Kenneth.
Without Aiden casting his shadow, Kenneth would have been the star of the show—a hero in his own right. But with Aiden around, Kenneth’s brilliance was eclipsed.
“Aiden takes the win!” Aaron’s booming announcement snapped everyone back to the moment. The competition was over.
“Wait, hold on—weren’t the female guests supposed to throw water balloons?”
“Seriously, they’re all friends, you know? It’s not easy to make a move like that! And honestly, was it even necessary? Aiden was just too quick. He was ridiculously fast. By the time the female guests had a chance to do anything, the race was already over.”
Kenneth climbed out of the pool, his shoulders slumped with defeat. He was met by an unexpected gesture—a towel, offered by a delicate hand.
Looking up, he met Janice’s warm, encouraging gaze. Her bright eyes held no judgment, only understanding.
“I’m sorry I let you down,” Kenneth murmured, his voice tinged with guilt.
“You didn’t let anyone down.” Janice’s soft smile carried a quiet reassurance. “Aiden’s on a whole different level. Losing to him doesn’t make you any less impressive.”
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