Professor Miller paid out of his own pocket to compensate the deceased's family.
But the gossip reporter Dr. Jennings had brought didn't care about the truth; he only knew that a well-written sensational piece would bring him a massive payout. For the sake of the university's reputation, Professor Miller and the administration split the cost to suppress the scandal.
Because of this incident, Dr. Jennings was boycotted by the industry. Left with no choice, he fled abroad to lay low, waiting for the heat to die down before returning to run his convalescent community.
Professor Miller, however, suffered a heavy blow. He was plagued by guilt for his poor judgment in character, which had cost the university so much money. His health deteriorated day by day. Before he passed away, he specifically instructed that Dr. Jennings must never be allowed to visit.
After recounting the whole story, Mr. Miller slammed his fist against the wall in anger. "He's nothing but a total backstabber!
