When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0368

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Duane returned to the gathering in a daze, forcing a smile as he continued to toast the big shots. Winter had dropped him, and he had no leverage over her anymore. This dinner was his last chance.

“Mr. Campbell, we’ve met a few times before. It’s my first time having the honor to toast you today. I hope you’ll look out for me in the future.”

At past events, Duane never even got close to the big players, let alone had a chance to toast them.

Calvin crossed his arms, grinning. “What’s your name again, Duane something, right?”

“Yes, Duane Dunn.”

“Ah, that’s right. Heard you can handle your drinks?”

“Not really, I can manage a few cups,” Duane said modestly.

“I heard you’re here to go after the supporting role in Mr. Plight’s A–list series?” Calvin asked, eyes narrowing.

Duane’s expression grew serious. “What are you suggesting, Mr. Campbell?”

“Well, I’m not saying it’s impossible for you to get the role, isn’t that right, Mr. Plight?” Calvin said, glancing at Jameson.

Jameson raised an eyebrow. Though unsure of what Calvin was up to, he was happy to play along. “Of course.”

lit up with

tiny condition,” Calvin continued.

“Please, go ahead.”

table, and

to Duane, ready to watch the spectacle

face paled. “Mr. Campbell, you’re making

replied with a shrug. “But you don’t have to drink. Just

table was loaded with drinks–red wine, white spirits, beer. Drinking them all would mean at least half- killing himself. But Duane only hesitated for two seconds before deciding, “I’ll

Calvin clapped. “Good choice.”

Duane started downing the drinks, Calvin

just like

him anyway? Just because he had his arm around your

“Isn’t it a fake relationship? Aren’t you both free

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Chapter 0368

but there was no

Zach was trailing Winter into

boy toy

danced, a man approached her, trying

not interested.” Then

in a booth, laughed until

dance floor, giving him a playful kick. “Is it

hilarious, actually,”