Chapter 14

Over the last few days, Tanner had been selling the gifts from me to gather money and bail John out, but he failed to collect the amount despite his best efforts. One day, when we were done with after-class programs, he stopped me at the entrance. "Pearl, let's have a talk!" I looked at the guy who was once my crush. Now, he was no longer the bright and prideful man I fell in love with. His eyes had lost their spark, and he developed dark circles. Was he missing the glamor that came with the Rosenbloom heir? Hearing my name from his mouth was appalling. I smirked. "Why, Tanner? Are you thinking of keeping five-sixth of the gifts you haven't returned to me?" Tanner had only managed to return one-sixth of the gifts I bought him. "Can you stop it? You're so materialistic! All you talk about is money!" I snickered at his indignance, especially when he owed me stuff. Tanner said to me, "I agree with your proposal to sponsor my education, but keep it a secret! By the way, Maisie has