Chapter 15 Wendy asked Jane was her name was , and she told her . When Wendy heard her name , her expression turned strange . She stared at Jane for a long time with what seemed to be a hint of disgust and contempt . " It's just a video . Who saw my daughter stealing money ? Is there evidence in the video ? My daughter was just rummaging in Jane's desk cubby , but who can prove she was stealing money ? She's a young lady , so maybe she was just looking for a wet wipe or a pad . " In that video , it really only showed Gabriella putting her hand into Jane's desk cubby , but it didn't actually capture her stealing the money . Gabriella's eyes instantly turned red . " Mr Zimmerman , Mom , I was on my period . I knew Jane had pads in her bag , so I wanted to grab one . " I'm sorry , Jane . I went through your bag without permission . Please don't be mad , but I really didn't take your money . I don't even need that 900 dollars . We are good friends , how could I do that to you ? " Wendy snorted coldly . " Mr. Zimmerman , this matter is as clear as day . I know Jane has good grades , and you may want to give her a lighter punishment , but for her to have such a bad character at such a young age … Chapter 15 217 " The Grant Group has always supported the school's scholarship programme . I didn't expect it would go to someone like this . " However , Jane had a second video - the one that Lucas had sent to her . The second video clearly showed Gabriella holding a stack of cash , stuffing it into her bag , and sneaking out of the classroom . When Jane played this video , the office fell into a strange silence . Gabriella trembled , her face turning pale . In the office , besides the homeroom teachers , there was also the grade - level dean and the vice principal . No one would believe that a rich young woman like Gabriella would steal money . However , this time , the evidence was irrefutable . Wendy massaged her temples silently . Now , Gabriella was really starting to panic . " Mom , I was just playing around with Jane . " " Yeah , it must be just a joke . " Jane looked at the vice principal in disbelief . She couldn't believe this was something he would say . Even with solid evidence , he still called it a joke . Jane found this ridiculous . Regardless of whether there was evidence or not , she would still always be the target . Her voice trembled . " I want to call the police . " Chapter 15 " Jane , do you really have to make this such a big deal ? There's only a week left until the SAT ! Can't you just let it slide ? " The vice principal turned to Michael Zimmerman . " Mike , is this one of the top students from your class ? She doesn't know how to behave at all . " Jane's tone was firm , even though her whole body was shaking . She wanted justice , yet everyone , including Michael , who usually looked after her , was trying to persuade her to drop it . Telling her to drop the matter felt like a joke . It was at that moment that Sebastian came to her . Spending two years in the same class , Jane had hardly spoken to him . Their seats were only separated by one aisle , and Jane would sometimes glance up at his face , pretending it was unintentional . But today , Sebastian stood in front of her . " Jane , this was Gabriella's fault . I apologize on her behalf . The Grant family will also compensate you accordingly . " He was much taller than she was . Standing before him , she had to tilt her head up to see him . He leaned against the windowsill , the light casting behind him . So , he also came to ask her not to call the police . He also wanted her to drop it and delete the video , but it clearly wasn't her fault . The so - called compensation was just hush money . Jane stayed silent , stubbornly biting her lip . Her sunburned face Chapter 15 was flushed and covered in sweat . Sebastian frowned slightly . Actually , he had no intentions of getting involved . This was Gabriella's fault , and she should face the consequences . However , it was so close to the SAT . Not long ago , Martha had a major surgery and was in poor health . If she found out Gabriella had stolen money at school , she might faint from anger on the spot . Besides , Gabriella was his niece . He didn't want to see the situation get out of hand . The Grant family had a strict family tradition . Their ancestors were in politics , and his father , Nicholas Grant , moved into business . His uncles were all important political figures . His mother , Martha Bond , came from an aristocratic family . If this incident reached Nicholas ' ears , he might break Gabriella's legs . " I hope you'll reconsider this , Jane . There are many other ways to solve this . " え The June sun made Jane dizzy . She pinched her palms tightly as the scent of the young man in front of her wafted into her nose . The faint , cold scent spread in her chest . Her throat was dry . Determined , yet powerless , she spoke up . " But I'm not a thief … " Sebastian looked at her sun - reddened face and lowered gaze . Then , he spoke again indifferently , " Name your terms . As long as Chapter 15 the Grant family can do it , we'll try to satisfy you . " " Can you be my boyfriend ? " " What ? " He clearly hadn't expected her to make that request . He froze , silent for a moment , then studied her carefully again . Sebastian didn't like being threatened , especially not when it came to relationships . However , he still nodded , his voice cold and deep . " Okay , but I don't do long - distance relationships . I'll agree , on the condition that you get into Stredview University . " In her three mock SAT exams , Jane's best score was still eight points below Stredview University's minimum requirement . Her worst score was 26 points below . It was almost impossible to close that gap in five days . Yet , Jane managed to do it . That year's SAT wasn't an easy one . As for Gabriella , she was sent abroad right after the SAT . The jewel of the Grant family never had to worry about her future life . During university , Jane and Sebastian dated in secret . She knew he didn't want to make their relationship public . After all , who would like a chubby young woman ? Even she had disliked herself . Jane also knew he didn't actually like her . He probably never thought she'd even get into Stredview University . He only agreed Chapter 15 677 to date her because she deleted the video . She was an adult . She understood that even if she hadn't deleted it , even if she had called the police back then , the Grant family would still have had ways to clear Gabriella's name . Reality was always cruel in this society . Fairness always favored money and power , and the truth was always held by a few people . One time , she asked Sebastian , " If there hadn't been that video back then , would you have believed I wasn't a thief ? " This question seemed to become a knot in her heart . Anyone else could misunderstand her , but she didn't want him to . It was on New Year's Eve that year . Jane was at her uncle's house in Slate City . After dinner , she went to the hotel Sebastian had booked . He looked into her eyes . " Jane , does it really matter if I believed you or not ? " " It matters a lot . " Sebastian raised his eyebrow slightly and gave a quiet hum . His finger , carrying the chill from the winter air outside , brushed against her . However , Jane knew that asking a man such questions in bed would never get her the real answer . He didn't believe her , did he ? She was the most ordinary , humble , average , and insignificant person . They were in the same class in high school for two years , Chapter 15 yet they barely exchanged more than a few words . On top of that , Gabriella was his niece . Jane laughed at her own stupidity and at her own greed . 717