All Chapters of HOT PROFESSOR NEXT DOOR: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

ARIANA'S POVI looked at him. For the first time since the hearing had begun, a question formed in my own mind.Why had he been there?I knew everyone was supposed to be at the meeting. I knew Professor Reynolds had told me the lounge was empty because the professors were all at the event hall.And I knew Professor Thiago had somehow appeared in that hallway at exactly the moment I needed someone.But I had never asked him why. I had been too grateful and overwhelmed by everything that had happened.Now, sitting across from the board, I suddenly wanted to know.Why had he come back?Professor Thiago was quiet for a moment. Then he leaned back slightly in his chair.“I went back to the professors' lounge because I forgot something in my office.”The woman nodded. “What did you forget?”“My phone charger.”I blinked. His phone charger?For some reason, I hadn't expected such a simple answer. I looked at him for another second, trying to process it.So that was it.He hadn't known what w

ARIANA'S POVI could hear the faint hum of the equipment on the table, but everything else in the room seemed to have gone completely silent.Professor Reynolds was still standing, face drained of colour. He looked from the technician to the board as though he was desperately trying to find a way out of what had just been uncovered.The woman at the centre of the table finally looked up at him.“Professor Reynolds, would you like to explain why a recording you submitted as evidence contains a voice that has been processed through a voice-modulation program?”He opened his mouth, but nothing came out immediately.“I... I don't know what that means.”The technician frowned. “It means the voice attributed to Ms. Castillo was altered before it was placed into the recording.”“That doesn't prove anything,” Reynolds said quickly, his voice becoming sharper. “Anyone could have altered the file after I submitted it.”The technician shook his head. “The processing information is attached to th

ARIANA'S POV“Maya, I'm fine,” I assured her, gently pulling my arms from her hands. “He didn't hurt me.”She didn't look convinced. “But you're shaking.”I glanced down at my hands and realized she was right. My fingers were still trembling slightly, although I hadn't noticed it anymore.“It's nothing. I'm just tired.” I lied.“Tired?” She stared at me. “Ria, I saw two security officers dragging Professor Reynolds out of the building, and someone was talking about calling the police. I thought something had happened to you. And you're standing here telling me you're fine?”“I am fine,” I repeated, giving her a tired smile. “Really.”She studied me for another few seconds before finally exhaling. “Okay. But you're telling me everything.”I nodded. “I will.”Maya was about to say something else when her eyes suddenly drifted to Professor Thiago.Her eyes widened. “Oh my God, I'm so sorry. I didn't notice you were standing there. I'm so sorry.”Professor Thiago smiled faintly. “It's oka

ARIANA'S POVI couldn't hear a single word they were saying from where we stood, but I could tell something wasn't right.Scott's shoulders were tense. Professor Thiago, on the other hand, barely reacted. He simply stood there, listening with the same calm expression he had had all day.Maya moved a little closer to me. “Why do they look like they're arguing?” she whispered.I frowned, keeping my eyes on them. “I don't know.”She watched them for another few seconds before shaking her head. “No, I mean... why does Scott look like he's arguing with him?”I glanced at her.She pointed subtly with her chin. “Look at Professor Thiago. He doesn't even look interested in whatever Scott is saying.”She was right.Scott's frustration seemed to grow with every passing second, but Thiago remained completely still. Occasionally, he said something, but even from this distance, I could tell he wasn't matching Scott's energy.It was strange.Very strange.I folded my arms loosely across my chest as

ARIANA'S POVI woke up without the sound of my alarm. For a few seconds, I just lay there with my eyes closed, enjoying the quiet room and the warmth beneath my blanket before a small smile slowly formed on my lips.I had slept so well. Probably better than I had slept in days.I stretched lazily, my arms reaching above my head as I let out a quiet yawn, then finally opened my eyes and stared at the ceiling.Saturday.No school. No classes.Just one peaceful morning.I turned onto my side and reached for Maya, but then I remembered she wasn't here.She had gone back to her apartment yesterday evening because, according to her, she had "chores to do" and couldn't keep putting them off forever.I had laughed at her when she'd announced it, but she had only rolled her eyes and reminded me that her apartment wouldn't magically clean itself.Before leaving, though, she'd reminded me about something else.My movie date with Professor Thiago.She had actually liked the idea.“Go and enjoy yo