Episode 2

Can and Ilker are partners, running a highly esteemed law firm. Additionally, Can has dedicated himself to teaching and has become qualified enough to attract attention from the very college he aspired to be a part of. His efforts were so impressive that the college approached him—a reversal from his initial expectation of having to pursue the opportunity himself.

When he received the offer from Mr. Hazal to teach at Haldun University, he felt a deep sense of accomplishment. His whole life, his father had scoffed at his ambitions, telling him he'd never amount to anything. His father had mocked the opening of his law office as well, predicting it wouldn't last six months.

However, the father was forced to reconsider when Can triumphed over him in a high-profile court case, catapulting Can's name into the most prestigious newspapers.

Upon learning that his son was going to teach at the university he had always dreamed of, the father laughed dismissively, claiming it was an impossibility.

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The next day, Thessaly arrived in the classroom early, engrossed in a criminal law book. As the class time approached, the room quickly filled up like an anthill. Daniele took a seat beside her, and soon they watched the new professor enter.

"Good morning everyone. I am Can Güner, your new Criminal Law professor."

Thessaly tensed, hoping the man wouldn't remember her comments from the day before, but his eyes promptly found hers. He looked at her with disdain and then started to outline his expectations for the class.

"And that's it, folks. No one here is a child. If you need to leave, feel free, but don't ask me to recap later."

The fashionistas in the class began primping and flipping their hair while Thessaly longed to disappear.

Can asked, "Would anyone like to discuss what you've studied so far in Criminal Law?"

Lissa, a conspicuously enhanced blonde, eagerly raised her hand and spoke nonsensically. Can regarded her with mockery and thanked her politely.

"Anyone else?" he continued.

The room silenced, then he locked eyes with Thessaly. "You, miss, can you tell us what you've learned so far?"

Pretending he hadn't meant her, Thessaly remained silent until Daniele nudged her, whispering that he was addressing her.

"No, not me," Thessaly replied.

Can smiled sardonically. "Yes, you."

Her palms sweaty with the anticipation of mockery, Thessaly took a deep breath and began detailing their studies. Can crossed his arms, listening intently.

"Damn," he thought. "She's much smarter than I had assumed."

"And that's all," Thessaly concluded.

"Okay, who's next?" Can asked the rest of the class.

Daniele was dumbfounded as another classmate began to ramble incessantly.

Daniele whispered to Thessaly, "I can't believe he didn't even say 'well done' after all you said."

"Not now, Dan," Thessaly replied.

Can turned their way. "Just a moment," he interrupted the verbose redhead, "it seems these two friends have more to share with the class."

Frozen, Thessaly watched as Daniele offered an awkward smile under the collective gaze of the class.

"It's nothing, Professor," Daniele assured him.

Can faced Thessaly. "Tell me, young lady, is it considered a crime to bear false witness against someone?"

Her cheeks flushed. "Yes, sir."

He cautioned the class, "This is why we must be careful with our words and not repeat everything we hear. Such behavior can be incredibly harmful to society."

The rest of the class seemed to stretch on for an eternity until the break finally came.

Can glanced at his luxury watch, bid the class farewell without looking back, and the students filed out, buzzing with enthusiasm about their impressive new professor.

Once Daniele and Thessaly were alone, Daniele grumbled, "What an insufferable man, and he picked on you."

Thessaly exhaled deeply. "He's the one I bumped into yesterday."

Daniele gasped. "Tess, you really find yourself in the strangest situations, and to think you called him the devil, well, that explains a lot," she said with a laugh.

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