Chapter 83 : The Game Has Changed

As the doorbell rang, Prof. Syed's focus shifted from his dark thoughts. "Finally, Farah came," he muttered.

Opening the door, his mood changed abruptly. Farah stood at the entrance, but she wasn't alone. Prof. Siti loomed behind her. 

Cursing silently, Prof. Syed couldn't hide his displeasure. He had explicitly instructed Farah to come alone, and her disobedience fueled his frustration. His gaze toward Farah piercing like daggers. 

Prof. Siti asked with a warm smile, "How are you, Prof. Syed?" 

Prof. Syed, forced a composed response, "I'm good, please come inside."

Both Prof. Siti and Farah entered, taking seats in the room. Prof. Syed's internal thoughts churned with worry – had Farah disclosed his secrets to Prof. Siti? The prospect of his true nature being exposed to a senior professor sent shivers down his spine.

Prof. Siti, noticing Prof. Syed standing, asked, "Why are you standing, Prof. Syed?"

He quickly retrieved a chair and took a seat, trying to maintain composure.

On Farah's end, she relished the slightly fearful demeanor Prof. Syed exhibited. She understood his fear – the fear of Prof. Siti discovering his dark secrets.

After all, Prof. Siti was one of the senior professors in their university. If Prof. Syed's true nature were exposed to her, it meant risking not only his reputation but potentially tarnishing his standing throughout the entire university.

Prof. Siti began, "Prof. Syed, I came here to talk to you for a special reason."

Prof. Syed looked at Farah then returned his gaze towards Prof. Siti. He nodded to signal that Prof. Siti could continue.

"It's about Adam," Prof. Siti explained, "though it's not pleasant to discuss this after his death. Adam has done some things that we need to address."

Prof. Syed, perplexed, responded, "I'm not getting anything. What had Adam done?"

Prof. Siti disclosed, "Actually, Adam had some videos compromising the privacy of several girls from our university. Farah and some others approached me, expressing their fear that if these videos were leaked, it could lead to serious consequences for the girls."

Upon hearing this, Prof. Syed clenched his fists. Farah had not revealed the full truth to Prof. Siti. Instead Farah used Adam's name instead of implicating Prof. Syed directly. It was a relief that Prof. Siti remained oblivious to Prof. Syed's involvement, yet the audacity of Farah invoking Adam's name after his death troubled him.

Prof. Syed swallowed hard, "How can you be sure that it was Adam?"

In response, Farah swiftly showed Prof. Syed the screenshots of the chats, innocently remarking, "Look at these, Professor."

Prof. Syed took the phone and saw the screenshots on Farah's phone, revealing old chats dating back 6/7 months. These messages exposed a side of Adam's nature that Prof. Syed was quite familiar with, considering himself something of an expert on his nephew's tendencies. 

Caught in a tight spot, Prof. Syed glanced at Farah but refrained from scolding her in front of Prof. Siti. This unexpected use of Adam's name in the situation was not something he appreciated.

Returning the phone, Prof. Syed glimpsed an amusing expression on Farah's face, suggesting a veiled warning – any further attempts at blackmail would prompt Farah to reveal the entire truth to Prof. Siti. Farah changed the whole game. She used Adam's name not only to threat Prof. Syed, but to shift power dynamics. Prof. Syed could no longer exploit the situation without risking exposure.

Prof. Siti, seemingly unaware of the underlying tension, spoke to Prof. Syed, "I haven't involved the police due to concerns about the university's reputation. But the girls shouldn't be threatened because of Adam's actions. I'm entrusting you to find those videos on Adam's devices and delete them."

Prof. Syed nodded and replied, "Yes ma'am, I will take care of it. Don't worry."

Farah silently observed Prof. Syed's reaction. She was enjoying fully. While this action might not solve everything, it ensured the safety of the girls. Prof. Syed couldn't blackmail them anymore. If any video surfaced on the internet, it would implicate Prof. Syed as the one who leaked them, disregarding Prof. Siti's instructions. Prof. Syed, being Adam's close relative, valued his academic reputation, leaving him with no alternative.

Prof. Siti expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thanks for listening to me with so much patience. I thought you wouldn't believe Adam's wrongdoings."

Prof. Syed innocently replied, "I knew some, but... I didn't know that Adam went this low."

Prof. Siti continued, "Yes, only for him, many students are suffering. I hope you will solve this, not just as a professor but as a guardian—for Adam and for the girls."

Prof. Syed, assured Prof. Siti, "I will handle this situation with utmost care, ma'am. The students' well-being is my priority."

Farah, being a bit naughty, subtly raised her eyebrows and made a hand gesture 👌 that indicated Prof. Syed should handle the situation not just as a professor but also as a guardian too. Prof. Syed caught the hint but tried to hide his amusement.

Prof. Siti appreciated his commitment, "I trust you, Prof. Syed. I hope this matter gets resolved soon."

Prof. Syed nodded, "I'll start working on it right away. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. The students' safety is a priority for me."

Farah rolled her eyes on Prof. Syed's innocence. She couldn't take it more when she knew about his real nature.

Prof. Siti concluded, "Thank you for your cooperation, Prof. Syed. I trust you will resolve this matter appropriately. Let me know if you need any support."

Prof. Syed nodded and replied, "Thank you, Prof. Siti. I'll keep you updated on the progress."

After a while, the conversation concluded, and both Prof. Siti and Prof. Syed stood up. Farah joined Prof. Siti as they prepared to leave. Prof. Siti walked towards the door and Farah was behind her. 

Prof. Syed whispered in Farah's ear from behind, "Be ready to face the consequences of this day, Farah Ahmed. You're treading on dangerous ground."

Farah turned, "I can handle it, Professor. After all, I've dealt with worse."