When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0004

Hansel had had quite a lot to drink the night before. Somewhere in the middle of the night, Calvin had suddenly made a huge fuss about continuing their drinking session at a second bar.

By the time Hansel’s driver, Dan Rover, brought him back to the mansion, the sun was already starting to rise.

Hansel managed to flop onto his bed. Just as he was about to fall asleep, he suddenly forced himself to get up and take a quick shower. “Maybe Mimi won’t get mad at me anymore like this,” Hansel thought groggily.

The next time he opened his eyes, it was because of extreme pain.

Hansel hissed as he pressed against his stomach and crawled up from the bed. “My stomach hurts! Mi-

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He stopped himself just as he thought of calling out to Miranda.

He frowned. Miranda seemed to be playing the game far too well now. She was holding out a lot longer than the last time this had happened.

Fine. He’d see just how long Miranda would be able to hold out without him

this time around.

Still, where were his pills?

Hansel went into the living room and pulled out all of his drawers, going through all the cabinets that his first–aid kit could possibly be hiding in, but to no avail. He then called Martha.

“Your gastric pills? They’re in the first–aid kit.”

Hansel felt the veins on his forehead throbbing wildly. He inhaled deeply and asked, “Where is the first–aid kit?”

“In the drawer of your walk–in closet. There are many bottles of your pills in there. Ms. Sutton said that you often get gastric pain if you go out drinking the night before. So, she put them closer to your bed where you’d be able to find them more easily-

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“Hello? Mr. Johnson? Are you still there? Why did you suddenly hang up…”

Hansel went into the walk–in closet and found the first–aid kit in the drawer, as Martha had mentioned. All five of his bottles of pills were neatly arranged in the bottom row of the kit.

After taking his pills and finally feeling the pain subside, Hansel gradually began to relax. He pushed the drawer back to leave, but all of a sudden, he froze.in his spot.

Nothing had gone missing from Miranda’s jewelry and designer handbag collection. However, all of Miranda’s documents, including her ID, driver’s license, diploma certificates, and the like, were all gone.

Hansel then looked in the corner, where he usually stored his travel suitcases. As expected, one of them had gone missing.

He stood in place and felt his rage starting to boil.

“Brilliant… Brilliant… Just fucking brilliant…” He kept nodding as he repeated the word over and over.

Just as he’d thought, women should never be indulged. Otherwise, they’d kick up a huge fuss and then walk all over him.

At that moment, he suddenly heard the sound of the front door opening. He dashed downstairs immediately.

why are

indoor slippers. When she heard Hansel’s question, she asked in

over to the couch gloomily and took a

heard from Martha that your gastric was acting up again. I’m just visiting you on Mom’s orders

walked into the kitchen as she continued, “I haven’t had any lunch, and I’m starving. I thought

reasons Tina was fond of Miranda was because

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meals were just to

no food in your kitchen? Where’s Miranda?

had purposely timed her visit so that she’d be able to join them for lunch if

his temples with

look on her face. “Is she not feeling well? I bumped into her at the hospital entrance a while ago and

into her at the hospital?” Hansel asked,

visiting Dr. Young at Westerton Hospital when I met Miranda at the entrance. Oh, by the way, Hans, Dr.

frowned. “What was she doing at

back. “How would I know if you don’t even know the reason

Hansel said nothing.

visiting someone there. But then again, I don’t think I’ve heard of her

“Are you done yapping?”

“Huh?”

get out of here. I’m still half–asleep,” Hansel said, getting up from

wait… Why are you trying so hard to get rid of me? Fine, I’ll leave,” Tina said with an angry huff. She put her shoes back on and said,

here on a

to

for you at Cielo Gourmet tomorrow at

Don’t be late

good

face at

all, nobody said Hansel couldn’t be with Miranda while still looking for a suitable marriage partner he was compatible with.

been on plenty of blind dates, too. Though, most of the time, he’d

getting rid of Tina, Hansel went into his study

matters.

on starting his own business to break free from his parents‘ control. The first three years had been hard on him. He’d also

had his break and made a name for himself by founding his own company about two years ago. People had also stopped labeling him as a playboy and a good–for–nothing

attitude toward him softened. They’d also begun approaching

in their attitude could be clearly seen in how they treated Miranda. They used to oppose Hansel and Miranda dating, but now

the time Hansel was done with his work, the sun had already set. The last rays of sunshine were still visible outside his window, but the city lights

that

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called his

on the other end of the line. Then, a soft voice said, “Dear, I’m

He just

up and tossed the

but he didn’t even look at it as he buried

until his stomach started growling loudly in protest that he

called up Calvin and the gang to meet up for dinner. Then, he got changed and prepared to