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Rain misted the wrought-iron gates of Ashbourne College as Leo Sterling checked his wristwatch for what felt like the hundredth time. Standing at six feet, his fair hair a stark contrast against the leaden London sky, he carried the unshakable poise of inherited privilege. The new student was twenty minutes overdue. He tapped his polished leather shoe against the wet paving stone in a sharp, impatient rhythm, then let out a long, controlled sigh that condensed in the cold air. "Where in the world is this new student?" he murmured, his blue eyes scanning the deserted street with a mixture of charming impatience and cool disdain.