"No need for you to step in. It’ll only create more chaos. Leave it to me," Jade reassured her calmly.Elena's frustration was palpable over the phone. "I can't believe someone would be so malicious as to post such nonsense online! If I find out who did it, they’re going to pay.""Whoever is behind it clearly isn't afraid of being caught. Otherwise, they wouldn't have bothered to slander me," Jade replied with a hint of indifference, her hands busily searching for study materials.Elena, worried, asked, "Are we just going to let them get away with this?"Concerned about Jade being hounded by this issue, Elena feared it would cause her more trouble.Biting the end of her pen in thought, Jade studied an anatomy chart and responded nonchalantly. "How could they? They can't really harm me. If I let myself get worked up over every little thing like this, I'd be exhausted all the time. The best approach is to ignore it. They'll stop once they see it doesn't bother me.""I hope you're r
Melanie was swiftly taken to Centus Hospital after the incident, which had caused quite a commotion and attracted a crowd of students.The area outside was packed with onlookers, some even capturing the scene on their phones. Speculations ran wild, with many saying that Jade had offended someone, leading to this trouble and causing Melanie to get hurt as collateral damage.Regardless of the rumors, the university had already contacted the authorities.The police arrived promptly, initiating an investigation.Meanwhile, Melanie was rushed for treatment. The wound on her forehead required five stitches but wasn't too deep. Despite the scar on her temple, it would be mostly concealed by her hair.Soon, Melanie regained consciousness. Grasping Jade's hand, she kept murmuring, "My drafts, my drafts."Understanding her worry, Jade quickly reassured her, "Don't worry, Melanie. I’ve placed all your drafts on the table. They're safe.""Jade, could you bring them to me? They're everything
Jade realized the gravity of the situation—if the drafts leaked, Melanie’s sleepless days and nights would be in vain. With this on her mind, she hurried out and found the dean, Jeremiah."Mr. Lowe, I need to ask you something," Jade said, her usually calm demeanor replaced by frantic urgency. Even in the face of disaster, Jade typically remained composed, but today, her eyes were wild with panic, her voice trembling."Jade, take your time and tell me what's wrong," Jeremiah said, his heart pounding with anticipation of some catastrophic revelation.Jade took a deep breath, her expression turning grave. "I need to know if anyone has entered my dorm room and taken anything from it. It’s crucial to me."Jeremiah sighed in relief. From his perspective, what could a student possibly have that was so important? He answered lightly, "No one has been in there except the police for the investigation."In truth, he was hiding some details. The scene had been chaotic, and before the police
200,000 dollars might not seem like much to an adult, but for a student, it’s a substantial amount. It was enough to cover university expenses, and with frugality, one could even graduate without worrying about money.Jade's offer had truly sparked everyone's motivation. Who wouldn't want that 200,000 dollars? Especially when a single clue was worth 10,000 dollars. Jeremiah was standing outside, trembling with anger and pointing at the door repeatedly. "Jade, what do you think you’re doing? If everyone acted like you, what rules would we have left?"Jade glanced at him coolly and replied, "As long as it helps Melanie retrieve her drafts, I’d offer more than 200,000 dollars. As for the rules, if I’ve indeed violated them, then let the punishment fall on me alone."With those words, she walked away with an air of confidence.While watching her retreating figure, Jeremiah's eyes widened in fury. "W-What kind of attitude is that? I'm the dean; can’t I even say a few words to her?"T
"Who would be shameless enough to steal Melanie's drafts? If I find out who did it, I'll make sure they regret it!" Jade fumed.The loss of Melanie’s design sketches felt worse than losing a limb. Jade was overwhelmed with heartache and hadn't dared to inform Melanie, fearing how she would take the news.Noticing Jade’s distress, Julian felt an unspoken heaviness in his chest. He feigned a light-hearted demeanor, patting his chest as he reassured Jade, "Don't worry. I'll find a way to get Melanie's drafts back."Jade cast a weary glance at him. "And how exactly do you plan to do that?"Her words deflated Julian's confidence, leaving him unable to offer a viable solution.As Jade walked on, Julian trailed behind, shamelessly asking, "Jade, where are you heading?""To the hospital," she replied curtly.They had been back at Clotheap University long enough for Melanie to start suspecting something. Rather than let her imagination run wild, Jade decided it was better to come clean.
Julian had never been the kind to show sympathy, even if the other party was a stunning beauty. "A simple 'sorry' doesn't cut it. Do you realize how dangerous that was? You nearly caused an accident!" He banged on the car door relentlessly. "Stop talking and get out here to apologize."Jade was equally furious. This wasn't a proper apology. If she were truly sorry, she would have gotten out of the car already. What kind of apology was it to hide inside?Under the mounting pressure from both Jade and Julian, the driver finally pushed the car door open and slowly stepped out. As soon as she emerged, Jade and Julian were left dumbfounded. The woman wore a loose dress that concealed her figure, but once she got out, her rounded belly became obvious. She was pregnant.Recalling how aggressively they had both pressured her, Jade felt a burning shame. She had been harassing a pregnant woman for an apology. "I'm sorry, I..." The woman, protective of her belly, looked at them cauti
Tiffany placed the freshly cut apple into Melanie's hand, her eyes crinkling in a reassuring smile. "What's the rush? When has Jade ever let you down? Just focus on taking care of yourself and rest your head.""Oh," Melanie replied, nodding absently as she took small bites of the fruit. A persistent throbbing in her temples and a wave of dizziness left her visibly uncomfortable.Just then, Jade walked in, juggling several bags filled with nutritional supplements."Melanie, I’m back," she announced cheerfully.Melanie's face lit up as she set down the fruit. "Jade, you're finally here! Did you bring my drafts?"Jade's smile faltered as she approached Melanie with a hesitant expression. "Melanie, I’m so sorry. I couldn’t find your drafts. They might be lost.""Lost?" Melanie's face turned a shade paler, though she forced a smile. "How could they be lost? I clearly saw you place them on the table.""I’m really sorry. I even checked the university's surveillance, but, unfortunately,
Jade noticed the sudden change in Tiffany’s expression and felt a pang of anxiety."What's wrong? Tell me slowly," she urged."I just received a message from my assistant, Hera," Tiffany replied, her voice trembling. "One of the indoor mirrors fell and hit some of the students. A few have minor injuries, but one girl’s face was cut by the shards.""Her face?" Jade’s heart sank. Every woman cherished her appearance, and with a mirror that large falling suddenly, the situation must have been terrifying. A cut on the face could be serious trouble.Tiffany, still a young student with little experience handling crises, was visibly shaken. This was more than she could handle."Yes, and I heard it's quite severe. What should I do, Jade?" Tiffany's voice wavered with panic.Jade took a deep breath, regaining her composure. "We’ll head over there right now and see what’s happening. Panicking won't help anyone."Tiffany nodded quickly, grabbing her bag and phone, ready to leave.Jade sto