When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Hansel quickly pulled his hand back, like a child caught doing something wrong. “I’m sorry, Mimi. I didn’t mean to. I… I don’t even know what’s wrong with me… I just don’t want you to run away, to be so far from

me.”

“Don’t touch me!” Miranda clutched her head, tears about to fall from the pain.

At that moment, Calvin finally arrived, rushing over with Sam right behind him.

“Are w

you okay?” Sam asked. He moved past Hansel to reach Miranda; his voice laced with urgency.

When Calvin called him, Sam had been at a business event. He was about to close a 60–million–dollar deal that night. However, the moment he heard that Miranda might be in trouble, he abandoned everything and left immediately.

He sped through the streets in ten minutes and met Calvin at the corner. Without a word, they both headed straight for Miranda’s building and found Hansel causing a scene.

Miranda not only resisted Hansel’s approach but also shied away from Sam’s concern. She stepped back slightly, just enough to lessen the overpowering scent of his cologne, and slowly shook her head. “I’m fine

now.

scalp was visibly reddened, yet she insisted she was okay. He

“Who the hell said you

his face impassive except for his dark, intense eyes. “My mouth is on my face.

only seemed

bring this guy here? What’s the deal? Are you trying to humiliate me, or just letting him hit on my woman right in front

was caught in the crossfire, could only offer a weary smile. How had

others. Calvin’s here because he cares about you as a brother. If he didn’t, why would he bother with how much you drank, what you did, or whether you’re

brother?” Hansel scoffed. “I treated you as one too, but what did you do? That’s not what brothers do! And don’t forget. If we’re brothers, you

in disbelief. “Hansel, I’ll pretend you’re just talking nonsense because you’re drunk. Miranda broke up with you a long

we broke up? Haven’t you heard the saying, don’t mess with your friend’s woman?

right, you were the one

as he

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and said, “You go on up.

Miranda frowned, feeling unsure.

reassured her softly, “Trust