Chapter 49

Jennifer was taken aback. Was Maxwell doing this for her?

The counselor pulled her. "Come on, Jennifer. You have to join the principal for lunch today and thank Mr. Lance. After all, he's probably donating to commemorate your bravery this time."

Jennifer was thus forced to join the others for lunch.

At the table, Jennifer was the only student there, sitting in the farthest corner.

Maxwell sat at the center. The executives were still praising and toasting to him.

Jennifer looked at herself, then at him, suddenly realizing how different they were.

Maxwell was always shining so brightly, while she...

She absentmindedly picked at the food in front of her, listening to the usually stern leaders fawning over Maxwell, feeling disdainful yet helpless.

Just then, the principal piped up. "Ms. Yale, Mr. Lance has cleared his schedule to present you the award. You should at least toast to him to show your gratitude."

The director of academic affairs began pouring a glass of white wine for