When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0560

“Mimi, why are you asking all this?” Jack asked.

Miranda’s eyes twinkled as she said, “Actually, I have a project I’d like your help with. Are you interested?”

He looked dumbfounded, “What kind of project?”

“It’s for a smart lab, but you’ll also need to do the structural work.”

What Miranda envisioned wasn’t just any lab but a highly advanced smart lab.

They quickly finished their meal. After hearing her requirements, Jack was eager to leave and return to his office to draft the plans.

Right after he left, Miranda initiated a group call with her two “partners” to share the news. Madison and Sebastian agreed without hesitation. After all, they didn’t have a more viable plan.

After returning home that night, she compiled a detailed list of requirements and emailed it to Jack. She assumed it would take him a few days to get back to her. But to her surprise, he called her the following

morning.

no, Ms. Sutton. I’m on board with this

out laughing. “Come on, Jack. There’s no need

but there is. We have to stick to the rules. If you’re unhappy with anything, just let me know. Don’t think of me as your cousin. From now on, I’m just your dedicated project

understood his point. This was purely business with no

involved.

you going to ask about my budget or negotiate the price before agreeing? What if it doesn’t turn out

was classic Jack. His honesty always

“No need,” Jack said.

“Why not?”

I know you’ll have my back. Even if I don’t turn a

it’s a win–win.”

more cautious. It’s easy for people to take advantage of your

Jack was refreshingly down–to–earth. It

agreed to meet up later that evening at the same restaurant

there and happened to run into Paul. She