Olivia felt awful.
The class had barely started, and yet Patrick's gaze hadn't left her for even a second.
Whether she was explaining theory to the students or turned away demonstrating on the canvas, she could feel his eyes glued to her. The sensation sent shivers down her spine.
But what disturbed her even more was the fact that Patrick was in her classroom at all.
Romulo School was a prestigious academy with rules so strict they bordered on draconian. Olivia had seen students chauffeured in luxury cars get openly reprimanded by teachers—some even punished—and yet they never dared complain.
The school's policies clearly stated that students could only select their courses at the start of the term, and changes were strictly forbidden. Switching classes mid-term was considered a sever
