Jackim arrived on campus the next morning, his mind still reeling from the confrontation at the gala. The whispers and side-eyes from students had only intensified. His low-profile life was crumbling, piece by piece, exposing him to the very scrutiny he had tried so hard to avoid.
His phone buzzed—a message from an unknown number.
"New task available. Deadline: 24 hours. Failure will result in severe consequences."
The mysterious phone had returned with another challenge, one he couldn't ignore. This time, the stakes felt even higher. He opened the task:
"Attend the campus technology seminar and expose Professor Hayden's corruption. Evidence has been provided."
Jackim frowned. Professor Hayden was one of the most respected teachers in the university, known for his strict discipline and genius-level knowledge in artificial intelligence. If he was corrupt, this would shake the entire institution.
The auditorium was packed with students, faculty members, and even a few reporters. The topic of the day: The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life. Jackim took his seat near the back, scanning the crowd. He spotted Nicole sitting next to Richard, the same student who had been mocking him just days ago. The two whispered and giggled, sending occasional glances in his direction.
Jackim clenched his jaw. It wasn't about Nicole anymore—he had bigger problems to deal with. The seminar began, and Professor Hayden took the stage, delivering a passionate speech on how AI was shaping industries. Jackim's phone vibrated again.
"Expose him now. The proof is in your gallery."
Confused, Jackim opened his gallery and found a folder he didn't remember downloading. It contained bank transactions, emails, and even voice recordings of Hayden discussing bribery with high-level officials. His heartbeat quickened. This wasn't just a minor scandal—this was career-ending material.
Unveiling the Truth
Jackim stood up. The hall went silent as all eyes turned toward him.
"Excuse me, Professor Hayden," he said, his voice steady but firm. "Before you continue, I have something to share with everyone."
Hayden's expression darkened. "Mr. Jackson, this is highly inappropriate—"
"Is it inappropriate to expose corruption?" Jackim projected his voice. He activated the auditorium's screen and mirrored his phone, displaying the incriminating documents for all to see.
Gasps erupted throughout the hall. The evidence was irrefutable. Reporters rushed forward, snapping pictures, recording videos. Hayden turned pale, gripping the podium as if it were the only thing keeping him standing. Security was called in, and within minutes, he was escorted out of the seminar under a storm of questions and accusations.
Jackim's name trended across social media platforms within the hour. Some students hailed him as a hero, while others saw him as a troublemaker. The dean summoned him to the office immediately, where he was met with an intense interrogation about the source of his information. He gave vague answers, knowing the mysterious phone was still watching.
As he walked out of the administration building, Nicole approached him, her eyes unreadable.
"You're different now, Jackim," she murmured. "I don't recognize you anymore."
He looked at her, expressionless. "Maybe you never really knew me."
Without waiting for her response, he walked away, his mind already preparing for whatever task would come next. One thing was clear—his quiet life on campus was over.
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