Chapter 194

In the morning, the Greenfield Building buzzed with activity. To avoid adding fuel to the gossip fire, I decided to have Luke drop me off two blocks away. I eagerly grabbed my bag and exited the car.

Just as I stepped out, my phone buzzed with a message from Wendy. She had sent me a video. I opened it to find footage of two staff members from Johnsonville Business School removing Max's photo from the wall of distinguished alumni.

Right after the video ended, Wendy called.

"Jen, the school took down Max's photo! They're practically crucifying him. He'll never be seen on the same level as Luke again!"

"When did Luke's image become so grand in your eyes?"

Max's photo used to hang next to Luke's on the wall. Every time Max stood there, he would sneer at Luke's picture, mocking him.

"He's always been great. I've always looked up to him. Today is a victory. I'm going to post this video on social media and the school forum."

"I'll make sure to create a fake account to watch."

"Just wa