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Chapter 13 " Stealing something ? Seriously ? " " What the hell is going on ? " " A thief in a crowd like this ? That's p got to be some next - level nerver " "If anyone's brazen enough to do it here , they're either a pro or just plain stupid . If it's a newhile , she's gotta face the music " Tmean , she looks well - off Maybe this is just a misunderstanding ? " " Yeah , right . These days , even thieves can look like models . Don't let her looks fool you ! " Speculation spread like wildfire .

A few thought Eliana might be innocent , but most seemed convinced she'd done it . After all , starting a rumor cost nothing - just a loose tongue and a loud voice . It seemed Willow was ready to burn her bridges with Eliana for the sake of this photo . Just moments ago , she'd been fake sweet , calling her " sister " " Are you sure this photo is yours ? " Eliana asked . Yes It's of a little girl , short hangs , round face .

Okay , it's not me in the picture , but it's a really important photo to me . Give it back ! " Willow said, practically pleading Willene's confidence made one thing clear - she'd taken this photo deliberately in their past life . This was the key to her success back then , and she wasn't letting it go now . The onlookers didn't get why this photo mattered so much . But with Willow practically on the verge of tears , they were inclined to believe her . " Come on , it's just a photo .

She's about to cry ! Just give it back already someone said . " Stealing a photo ? Who even does that ! Pathetic another sneered . Elana ignored the peanut gallery and turned to Willow , " What if this photo isn't yours ! You're accusing me of theft . You realize I can sue you for slander , right ! " Willow was flustered . " What are you talking about ? It's mine " Eliana smirked , her voice calm but cutting . " Fine , if this photo isn't yours , you're going to apologize to me .

In front of everyone . Admit you lled . Willow froze . Apologize ? In public ? That would kill her pride . But she was desperate enough to take the gamble . " Fine , I agree ! This photo is mine , anyway , Willow insisted . Eliana didn't waste time . She held up the photo for everyone to see . " Take a good look , folks , Who's in this photo ? " she asked , loud and clear . Someone stepped closer and squinted . " Uh isn't that you ? Definitely not a little g girl with bangs !

" "Yeah , that's you ! Dead ringer " another chimed in . "" Exactly . " Eliana said , her voice dripping with sarcasm . " So , tell me , holding a photo of myself - does that count as stealing ? The people who'd been accusing her just moments ago suddenly shut up , looking sheepish . Hut Willow w wasn't done . Her face twisted in disbelief . " No ! No way ! I saw you holding my photo . Where did you hide it ! Give it back !

" She lunged at Eliana , grabbing at her clothes like a madwoman " Are you insane ? " Eliana snapped , shoving Willow back " What's wrong with your Forgot to take your meds this morning ?" Willow's behavior wasn't winning her any fans . The crowd , mostly young and hot - headed , started grumbling . Nobody likes a scene - especially when it turns physical . " Seriously , what the hall's her problems ? " e mattered . " Yeah , she's acting like she's not all there .

Just because she's playing the victim doesn't mean she's right , " another chimed in their tone sharp Willow Garcia caught the shift in the crowd's murmurs , and her expression tightened for a brief moment . Then she quickly put on a pout , trying to look hurt . 1/2 " No , you've got it all wrong ," Willow said , her voice trembling as she hit her lip . " This photo is incredibly important to me . It's from a leukemia patient I helped - she sent it to me as a keepsake .

I promised myself I wouldn't let her down . That's why I have to find it . " Eliana almost burst out laughing at the absurdity of Willow's claim . Her imagination really knew no bounds , ' Supporting a leukemia patient ! What a load of crap . She wondered how Silas would react if he knew Willow was cursing his daughter with this nonsense . The crowd , predictably , started to waver again , " Oh , I see . That's really kind of you .

Yeah , you should definitely find that photo , " me onlooker said sympathetically . " Yeah , if it were me . I'd want to find it too someone else agreed . " Totally . I mean , that photo's gotta have a lot of sentimental value . And if the girl in it has leukemia … that's heartbreaking ," another added Willow , emboldened by the crowd's sympathy , turned to Eliana with a triumphant look . " If you didn't take my photo , then let me search you ! " Eliana raised an eyebrow , her gaze icy .

If she hadn't been prepared for Willow's antics , she might've actually been caught off guard by her melodramatic performance . " You wanna search me ? Fine . But what happens if you don't find anything ? " Eliana asked coolly Then I'll apologize to you! " Willow shot back . a " No , " Eliana said , her tone sharp . " You already owe me an apology . If you don't find it , I want you to post a public apology on the school's forum . No Willow's eyes widened . The school forum ? A public apology ?

Isn't that a bit much ! " " Oh , so you do understand what a bit much means , Eliana shot back , her voice dripping with sarcasm . Willow narrowed her eyes , seething . She was absolutely certain the photo was on Eliana . She'd seen her pick it up earlier . If only she knew exactly where Elana had hidden it , she'd have snatched it by now . That photo was her golden ticket to meeting Silas - her key to launching her career in the entertainment industry .

There was no way she'd let Eliana steal this chance from her . Gritting her teeth , Willow finally snapped , " Fine ! If I can't find it , I'll post the apology ." " Great . Everyone here heard that ," Eliana said , spreading her arms wide . Go ahead . Search me ." Willow immediately began rummaging through Eliana's pockets and belongings . She searched again and again , becoming increasingly frantic . But no matter how thoroughly she checked , there was no sign of the photo .

" Did you find it ?" Eliana asked , her voice calm but laced with mockery . " Hold still ! I need to check inside your clothes ! Willow demanded , desperation creeping into her tone . " That's a bit over the top . Don't you think so ? " Eliana said coldly , her presence suddenly dominating the space . Willow felt a chill run down her spine , as if Eliana's disdain was a physical force pressing down on her . " You didn't find anything , right ? " Eliana said coldly .

Willow froze , her face pale / She had no comeback . " Everyone here saw the whole thing . They can testify . Willow Garcia , I expect to see your apology on the forum tomorrow . If not ….. Eliana's smile was razor - sharp . T'll make sure you can't show your face around this school again ." With that , Eliana turned and strode into the auditorium , leaving the crowd buzzing cast pointed glances at Willow , whose face was now beet red with humiliation .

Whispers rippled through the onlookers as they Inside , Willow was fuming . Her hands clenched into fists , nails digging into her palms . ' Why the hell did that bitch get to act so high and mighty ?