When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Calvin stood up to find a quiet spot to take the call, but Hansel and Zach simultaneously pressed down on his shoulders, keeping him in place.

Hansel gestured for everyone to keep quiet, while Zach quickly turned off the music. The speed and coordination of their actions were almost too perfect.

Calvin swallowed nervously, feeling the pressure mounting.

On the other end, Miranda hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to make the call.

Mindy’s contract was about to expire. If they didn’t renew with Edith, they would need to find a new editor. This editor had to be reliable, ideally with experience in publishing suspense and thriller books.

Of course, it would be even better if the editor had promotional resources on hand.

As she thought about it, Miranda realized that Calvin was likely the only person in her circle with connections to the media and publishing industry.

Her hesitation wasn’t about whether she should ask Calvin for help–she knew that if he had the right recources, he would gladly connect her with them.

up, her friendship with Calvin stood on its own, independent

should make this decision for Mindy or talk to

been staying up late for a week straight and is still full of energy. I even have to be quiet while digging and fertilizing in the backyard. I’m afraid I might disturb

Mindy now, it would probably have disrupted her flow. So, after much consideration, Miranda decided to go ahead and make the

she was just inquiring about potential contacts; it would ultimately be Mindy’s choice

was no guarantee she’d

are you busy right

Even if I were, I’d always have

a serious favor to

up and said, “Whatever you need, Miranda. I’ll go

“Here’s the situation.

listened attentively, occasionally

good friend like this, Hansel suddenly found Calvin a bit

like that of a friend’s ex–girlfriend but rather as an

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through Hansel, and even after her breakup with Hansel, she managed to keep in touch with