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.”

“No… That’s not me! The footage is

her brows and smiled mockingly. “I’m sure

born with a silver spoon and hold such a noble

The long suppression accumulated into a volcano and erupted, which was why he

her head in response. “No matter what, it is wrong for you to harm others. Max’s plagiarism is minor, but your framing of him is

principal naturally understood what was

She turned to face the counselor and smiled before saying, “Counsellor, I believe you’re related to Jacob, yes? Your gaze has been fixed on him since you entered. When Jacob’s acts were exposed earlier, you appear

he turned his head and reprimanded Jacob sternly, “You’re usually obedient, Jacob. I never expected you to do something like this. Don’t come to school from tomorrow onward. It’s such a disgrace to the

ashen as he heard that and he

the matter stopping here. Hence, she extended her hand to prevent Jacob from

a sneer. “The police should be here anytime soon.

his legs wobbled, bringing

settled, Elspeth then brought Max

Elspeth when they walked on the road, and after hesitating for a long while,

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

to say thank you!” he responded, his face flushed. After a few moments of thought, he opened his mouth again. “Thank you for helping me

and carressed his head.

at her, a bizarre feeling

Callum

understood what he was saying, she smiled

surprised by her words. “Are you referring to Emma? She

gave up a collaboration project a few days ago just to

past few days, and not

was taken aback when she heard that. Was everything that happened previously

on his way, he noticed Elspeth

“Callum!”

have you

behavior at school to spare Elspeth