When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Miranda took a quick look at the business card. It was Simon Chaffey- Senior Partner at Summit Legal Group and the Coopers‘ top attorney. She bit her lip, tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, and thanked. him again.

The Coopers had the best legal team in the country, and their help had. saved her from a lot of unnecessary trouble. It w more than money could solve for her.

Sam turned to her, his eyes still warm but carrying a hint of

seriousness. “I’m no saint and not even a particularly good person. I’m only helping out because it’s you who’s in need.”

Feeling the night breeze, Miranda looked away from him and gazed at the sea. “What was that you said? I didn’t quite hear you.”

Sam laughed. “Oh, you didn’t hear me? No problem, I can repeat it. Want to hear it?”

Miranda was at a loss for words, thinking he might as well have saved it for himself.

Beneath the same night sky, in an overwater villa resort, Ingrid meticulously applied a face mask while gazing into the mirror. She came to understand that quality came with a price.

and

Thanks to Hansel’s supplementary card, the premium face masks serums she once could only dream of were now within her reach. She could use the card as often as she pleased without him ever raising an eyebrow. Her skin had noticeably improved since she began using these top–of–the–line products.

couch, getting increasingly annoyed

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buzz. “Ingy, your phone won’t stop

hang it up for me, will you? It’s probably that student advisor calling again. I’m so

“Student advisor?”

really have to keep

actually approve the leave?” Hansel

I’m already people are doing it, so it’s

rseas. Lots of

He said, “I’m heading out for a walk.

I’ll be done soon. Just wait a little longer-” But all Ingrid got was the

for a proper date back in college, and when they did manage. one, Miranda’s phone was constantly ringing. It was always from

call here and there was understandable, but the professor’s calls became relentless. First, it was a data issue, then a citation problem. Hansel grew increasingly frustrated, but Miranda never missed a call as she tried to soothe him. She always

respect.

annoyed by this?” Hansel

“Why would I be? It’s my responsibility and the professor is

during their arguments, she would be the first