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

mentioned, “Your mom’s creativity is in overdrive; she’s been staying up late for a week straight and is still full of energy. I even have to

probably have disrupted her flow. So, after much consideration, Miranda decided to go ahead and make the decision on

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

there was no guarantee she’d even find someone

asked, “Cal, are you busy right

at all! Even if I were, I’d always have time

the flattery. I have a serious favor to

“Whatever you need, Miranda. I’ll go through

“Here’s the situation.

situation, and Calvin listened attentively, occasionally nodding and responding with a

like this, Hansel suddenly found Calvin

that of a friend’s ex–girlfriend but

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and even after her breakup with Hansel, she managed