Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 453

With Olivia's naturally soft and delicate appearance, she looked even more vulnerable when she cried.

It evoked a protective instinct in those around her, especially among the 18 or 19-year-olds present.

Now that it was pointed out, it did seem like Skylar had gone too far.

It was just the first day, and he had already made a student cry. Plus, she wasn't even a practitioner of mystic arts.

Skylar caught sight of Olivia's teary eyes. For a brief moment, something flickered across his cold face.

Yet, his words remained hard. "She's too fragile. I'm just doing this for her good in hopes that she'll choose to quit."

Hearing Skylar still speak like this, Elliot and Juniper frowned. They were about to retort when Olivia spoke in a weak voice.

"Skylar's right. It's my fault for being too dramatic. Don't blame him. He's really just looking out for me."

As Olivia spoke, she finally managed to stand with Lexie's help, though she nearly stumbled again as soon as she steadied herself.

The nearby newcomers instinctively reached out to help, but Olivia quickly regained her balance and offered a brave smile to those around her.

Skylar listened to her seemingly agreeing with him, yet something about it seemed off.

Olivia then took a small step toward Skylar and said in a soft voice, "Skylar, it's all my fault. I'm new to this and inexperienced. I'll do better next time, and I'll try not to upset you.

"If you think I've done poorly, you can beat or scold me. Just don't drive me away."

Her voice was already hoarse from crying and was even more pitiful now that she lowered it. It sounded full of grief and resignation.

Her tear-streaked face and trembling tone made everyone feel a pang of sympathy. She was a celebrity, and she had come here to endure hardship and even humble herself this much.