Chapter 10: This Was Awkward

Although Benjamin had been absent from St. Rona Academy for a long time, his legend never faded. His striking looks, wild aura, and the mysterious power of his wealthy family made him the most talked-about figure at the academy. He was the object of admiration for countless girls and the idol of the boys. No one at St. Rona Academy dared to challenge Benjamin unless they were looking for trouble.

With the King’s return, the classroom atmosphere became tense. Everyone glanced between Benjamin and Olivia, who remained blissfully unaware of the danger looming over her. To them, dealing with Olivia was as trivial as squashing an ant. The entire classroom waited for Benjamin’s anger to be unleashed.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Benjamin strode toward his seat. Isabella instinctively tried to block Olivia, but as Benjamin approached, her frail shoulders trembled like a frightened quail, and tears welled up in her eyes.

“Mr. Benjamin Livi,” Isabella’s voice shook as she tried to speak. Benjamin didn’t even spare her a glance. His thin lips parted, and he spoke coldly.

“Get out.”

Isabella stepped back in fright. Despite his good looks, Benjamin exuded a threatening aura that seemed capable of tearing someone apart. Without Isabella’s interference, Benjamin finally saw who was occupying his seat. His eyes widened in surprise. It was her?

The image of Olivia in her elegant red dress flickered through Benjamin’s mind. Olivia looked up at the handsome young man standing before her with calmness on her face. As their eyes met, the room fell silent, everyone waiting for Benjamin to make his move.

“Here it comes! Mr. Benjamin is about to act!”

“This clueless person doesn’t know what’s coming. I can’t wait to see her punishment!”

“Hurry up! I’m recording this and posting it on the campus Twitter. I’ve already got the title!”

As time passed, the expected confrontation did not happen. Olivia realized that many students at St. Rona Academy didn’t come to school every day, and some were enrolled but never showed up. In her previous life, this seat had always been empty, and she had never seen anyone use it.

But in this life, she had angered Alexander and missed school that day, so she was unaware that the seat’s rightful owner had returned! This was quite awkward.

“Um… Sorry, I didn’t mean to take your seat,” Olivia said, unfamiliar with Benjamin and therefore emotionless. Knowing she was occupying someone else’s place, she prepared to move.

The onlookers found this scene amusing.

“Did she think an apology would be enough for taking Mr. Benjamin’s seat?”

“Seriously, when has Mr. Benjamin ever been so forgiving?”

Just as everyone expected Olivia to face consequences, Benjamin unexpectedly walked past her and approached the seat behind her. Olivia, who was ready to give up her seat, was puzzled. Everyone was shocked by Benjamin’s actions. Before they could react, he grabbed the boy sitting behind Olivia and tossed him out of the seat. After that, he sat down calmly.

The boy who lost his seat was puzzled. The crowd was speechless. Olivia was also speechless. What was going on? ✩ 78