When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0018

In a marriage of convenience among the rich, it was common for the man to have a few mistresses. As long as it didn’t affect the wife’s status, it didn’t matter if they did.

As a mother, Evelyn wouldn’t interfere in such matters. Her words today. could be considered a promise to Miranda.

She expected Miranda to be grateful after what she’d said. However, Miranda scoffed instead.

Miranda said, “Mrs. Johnson, perhaps you should bless another soul with that offer. I don’t think it’s for me. Besides, I’ve broken up with Hansel. It’s best we treat each other as strangers from here on out.”

Previously, she’d tolerated Evelyn’s antics unconditionally for Hansel’s sake.

Evelyn lamented that Miranda wasn’t highly educated and had never studied abroad. She also disliked the fact that Miranda had been jobless after graduation. In a nutshell, she thought Miranda was unworthy of her precious

Son

If things had been the same as before, Miranda would’ve tried her best to please Evelyn. But now that she’d decided to cast Hansel aside, who was Evelyn to her?

How could she tolerate someone who degraded her so blatantly?

“Oh, right. Mrs. Johnson, here’s a suggestion.”

Evelyn looked at Miranda questioningly. The latter smiled. “You shouldn’t be so mean in the future because… you might end up with a black eye.

what you meant earlier is ‘fine feathers do not make fine birds‘. You should note that

casually turned and went into

widening in shock. “What did she say? H–How dare she speak to me like that? Who does she think she is? Does she even

to that, Tina snapped out of her stupor. She mumbled, “Mon did Miranda

“Do you

many times,

head over heels in love with Hansel. She was like a

don’t forget what we’re here for. You’re supposed to accompany me to meet

be late if

no one important. We can’t let her get in

had been around for a long time. It housed a comprehensive list

the library twice before she could find a seat. Coincidentally, it was just in front

for her to search for more

To her surprise, she spotted Paul’s name. Feeling curious, she pulled

It gave her the same impression

research note on the structure and dynamics of the protein

study that showcased the intersection between

before her. It

fields of knowledge.”