I stood up reluctantly, feeling a wave of frustration wash over me. Why was I the only one being called? It felt so unfair.
I shot a glare at Adrian, but he avoided my gaze, turning his attention to the other side of the room. I widened my eyes at him, thinking, This bastard! He was the one who disturbed me, and yet I was the one being called out?
I turned my attention back to the professor. He was the type of guy who seemed to thrive on embarrassing his students, relishing the power it gave him. I could almost see the smirk on his face as he prepared to make an example out of me.
"It seems you're so smart that you won't even bother listening to my lectures?" the professor said, his tone laced with sarcasm.
"That's not why I didn't bother—" I started to protest, but he cut me off.
"So you're saying you won't be bothered because you're top in the class?" he pressed, raising an eyebrow.
