Hiding Behind Her Superficiality novel Chapter 58

Chapter 58 Revealing the Truth

Plagiarized?

Recalling Max’s stubborn face and judging from his rebellious character, she couldn’t imagine him to be someone who would plagiarize during an exam.

“Where is he now?” Elspeth walked downstairs and asked.

Blake’s brows were so tightly knitted that even a fly could be crushed to death. “He’s in school now. The teacher just called us, but I have an opening ceremony to rush to now. There’s no way I can postpone it as the consequences will be hard to bear.”

All of a sudden, he thought of an idea. With a torn look, he inquired, “Why don’t… Elspeth, do you mind visiting Max’s school?”

“Me?”

Elspeth never expected Blake to make such a request.

“Yes. I heard that you were the one who helped Max study before his exams. If there is any misunderstanding, you might be of help to him.” Blake’s phone buzzed suddenly, and he glanced at the screen to find an urgent message. While heading out, he asked, “Elspeth, please help me out this time. I will go to you as soon as I finish my work.”

Although she was a little overwhelmed, thinking of what Max might encounter, she decided to take a look at the situation.

When Elspeth arrived at school and reached the principal’s office, she heard Max’s furious voice coming from inside. “I said I wasn’t the one who copied the note. How many times do I have to repeat myself?”

Elspeth was surprised to hear that. Sure enough, her assumptions were right. Max was probably wronged.

“Max, is this how you talk to our teachers?” The principal was furious as he slammed the table.

With a cold face, Max sneered disdainfully. “I’ve already made it clear. I wasn’t the one who did it. Even if you ask a hundred times, it’s not me.”

The counselor then spoke up, “Max, although you are from the Winthrop Family, your identity is first and foremost a student. No matter how strong your family background is, it cannot cover your wrongdoings.” After hearing that, Elspeth felt ironic. She couldn’t stand it anymore, so she walked in directly.

“Good morning, sir. I heard Max was involved in plagiarism, so I’m here to find out what happened.” Elspeth showed a polite smile, and all three people inside were stunned.

Max was a little surprised. “Elsie, what are you doing here?”

The principal and the counselor naturally knew Elspeth, who was now a household name. After all, she was a public figure, so the principal talked to her politely. “What brings you here, Miss Lynwood? Oh. You must be here for Max. Max has always been a stubborn kid, so I think it’ll be better for you to ask him instead.”

A trace of coldness flashed in Elspeth’s eyes. “Are you sure that Max plagiarized in the exams?”

“Of course. This note was picked up from Max’s desk, and the handwriting is exactly the same as his. More importantly, Max’s good friend, Jacob Reyes, reported the matter to us, so we are quite certain that he did it.”

Elspeth felt something was off when she heard that. “Reported to you? Can I meet that person?”

The counselor immediately asked someone to call Jacob.

Seeing so many people, Jacob began to act pitiful the moment he entered the door. “Miss, sir, what’s happening? Did I do something wrong?”

“Don’t worry too much, Jacob. Just repeat what you said about Max’s plagiarism in detail.”

The counselor gave Jacob a comforting look, signaling him not to be afraid, but to speak out boldly.