When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Miranda got straight to the point. “Joli, did you apply to use the C122 lab room?”

“C122?” Joli was momentarily taken aback. He couldn’t fully process the question.

Miranda continued, “I’ve checked the details of your current research project, and it doesn’t require the use of the CPRT measurement device.”

Joll lowered his gaze. The initial surprise had disappeared from his face. At that moment, Joli regained his composure.

By the time he looked up again, the confusion in his eyes was replaced by a calm, steady gaze. “Yes, I applied for the lab.”

Miranda and Sebastian exchanged a glance.

“I needed the room, so I applied for it. Is there an issue?” he asked.

Miranda questioned, “Then why was the lab not in use after I passed by several times?”

“I don’t use that lab frequently, but I need it on occasion.”

tip of her tongue. She had intended to accuse him

exactly resource hoarding. Everyone shared the faculty resources on a first–come, first–served basis. There was no way to fault

asked, “So how long

sure,”

understand.” Miranda nodded toward him calmly

leave.

watched them walk away, but there was no smug look of victory on his face. Instead, his brow was furrowed. He returned to the lab

the door, he overheard a voice coming from inside.

It was Yasmine’s.

you think just anyone can apply for the national scholarship? We’ve already bent the rules to get

attention to you. You’ve just started school, and your name is already out there. It’s

areas.

pouted, “That scholarship is worlds apart from the national scholarship. Besides, why should Joll get

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a little impatient and her

was still unconvinced. “But I’ve published papers

I need to spell out how you

don’t be angry! The reason I wanted the