When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0495

Mindy had said, “If you’re not sure what to eat, go for the most expensive. Price may not mean everything, but it does show a level of sincerity.”

As expected, when Zach heard the name of the restaurant, he raised an eyebrow. But after a moment of thought, it didn’t surprise him. Since they were hosting a dinner to show their appreciation, the choice of the restaurant had to be fitting.

On Friday evening, Zach arrived ten minutes early, only to find that Miranda and her family were already waiting in the private room. Originally, Miranda had invited Winter as well, but Winter was swamped with work and had been putting in overtime for the past two days, leaving her with no free time.

Miranda had asked, “Are you sure you can’t make it? Zach will be there too.”

Winter had rolled her eyes and huffed, “So what if he’s there? Does that mean I have to go just because of

him?”

“Aren’t you two a couple? After dinner, he could even play the role of a gallant escort and drive you home.”

“Please, who needs him to do that? I’ve got my own car! Besides, we’re a fake couple, remember? Stop teasing me about it…”

Back inside the private room, Zach greeted them with a smile, “You’re too kind, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton. It was just a small favor; there’s really no need to go to all this trouble to treat me to dinner.”

laugh while shaking Zach’s hand. “Thanks to you introducing Mr. Stone to Mindy,

stood by with a warm smile,

the couple appeared even younger than he had imagined. Lionel was tall and carried himself with a natural grace. His attire and

delicate hairpin, standing by Lionel’s side with a poised and graceful

Lionel had brought a bottle of fine wine with him.

fountain of gratitude.‘ I’ll drink this one down in your honor. Thank you, Mr. Graham, for all

raised his own glass, adopting a modest tone. “I’m the younger one

a smile. “Then I won’t argue with you. Since you and Mimi are of the same age, you

polite, Mr. Sutton. It should be me toasting you…” Being well–versed in

raised his glass once more and said thoughtfully, “There’s a saying that goes, ‘It’s not just about the

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Mindy’s success, but I believe that those who helped bring them together deserve just as much recognition. So, for this second toast, I

both the food and the company thoroughly

such a relaxed dinner setting. After the initial toasts, Lionel