Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 59 Jealousy Kills

Jacob was feeling a little guilty, his gaze flickering.

“The classroom should have a surveillance camera. After we check it, we will then know whether Max was framed.”

Jacob felt relieved when he heard Elspeth suggesting to check the surveillance footage.

Fortunately, he had gone to the principal’s room earlier and deleted today’s surveillance footage. Otherwise, he would be exposed right now.

True enough, the principal shook his head and said, “I’m afraid we won’t be able to do so. The surveillance camera appears to be having issues today, and the footage is not saved.”

Without the surveillance footage, Max couldn’t clear his name from everyone’s suspicion. Furthermore, he had always been a rebellious student, so the principal subconsciously assumed that his words were bare denial.

“Let me check it now.”

The principal then opened the surveillance settings in the computer, while Elspeth went over to check. Things were as she had suspected—the footage had been deleted on purpose, rather than due to a flaw in the surveillance system.

She then spent a few minutes entering codes to recover the data on the computer.

With that, the previously deleted footage then reappeared on the screen.

“Look at this, principal.”

Elspeth smiled as she pointed to the image of the surveillance footage. “This figure appears to be familiar. Is that… Jacob?”

The screen clearly showed that during recess, when no one was in the classroom, Jacob entered and sneakily placed the note on Max’s table before leaving, pretending nothing had happened.

“This…” The principal stared at the screen in disbelief. How is this possible? How could Jacob be the one who framed Max?

Elspeth, on the other hand, sneered. “I knew it was you.”

voice, Jacob responded, “No… That’s not me! The

smiled mockingly. “I’m sure you know

can he be born with a silver spoon and hold such a noble status? How could he obtain such a high score even for this examination that none

accumulated into a volcano and erupted, which was why

in response. “No matter what, it is wrong for you to harm others. Max’s

what was going on at

face the counselor and smiled before saying, “Counsellor, I believe you’re related to Jacob, yes? Your gaze has been fixed

“You’re usually obedient, Jacob. I never expected you to do something like this. Don’t come

that and he

obvious that Elspeth was dissatisfied with the matter stopping here. Hence, she extended her hand to prevent Jacob from

crime to malign others for plagiarism.” She was smiling, but her smile was as cold as a sneer. “The police should be here anytime soon. You better take some time to come up with an

hope as his legs wobbled, bringing his entire body to the

was settled, Elspeth then brought Max

on the road, and after hesitating

his awkward demeanor, she couldn’t help but tease, “Why are

thank you!” he responded, his face flushed. After a few moments of thought,

and carressed his head. “You just

bizarre feeling rising in his

Callum likes you

stunned Elspeth for quite some time. When she finally understood what he was saying, she smiled ironically. “Didn’t you know Callum has a crush

surprised by her words. “Are you referring to Emma? She was Callum’s first love; his feelings for her have long

of it. Callum gave up a collaboration project a few days ago just to rush

replied, “What? Callum has been in the company for the past few days, and

was taken aback when she heard that. Was everything that

incident. When he was on his way, he noticed Elspeth and Max walking by the roadside and slowly

“Callum!”

have you done, you

with Max’s behavior at school to spare Elspeth even