When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0577

Miranda didn’t respond to that. She and Sam sat in silence until the car stopped near the alleyway.

Sam then said, “We’re here.”

Miranda replied, “Thank you, Mr. Cooper, for lending us the workers. My cousin will work out the payment details with you.”

“Alright.” He didn’t refuse the payment, and his straightforward approach eased Miranda’s mind a bit.

“Goodbye now.”

“Goodbye, Mimi.”

Jack moved quickly. By the next day, he’d already taken over the two crews Sam provided, negotiated the rates, and finalized the contract.

On the third day, they were back to work.

what we’ve decided is that the three of us–me, you, and him–will meet once a week to align on the project’s progress,” Jack explained.

Miranda frowned. “The two of us meeting should be enough. There’s no need to include Sam.”

After all, it wasn’t like they could actually treat him like a foreman. Besides, Sam was busy; he probably didn’t have time for these minor details.

shrugged. “I said the same, but he insisted on

a responsibility here. To me, there’s no

and he asked me to

was it?” Miranda

he’s more than happy to

Miranda was tongue–tied.

guy’s definitely trying to pursue you. His intentions are written all over his face. I’ll give him credit, though–he’s bold and transparent about it. But

serious. “Men can’t always be trusted, so

laugh. “Don’t worry, Jack, I’m not that easy

Hansel, it had taken her long enough to break free–why would she

enough?

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Chapter (1577

+25 BONUS

The week flew by.

time, Miranda, Sebastian, and Madison moved to Charles Fischer’s bio lab

the inconvenience of shuttling between the two campuses, everything else was progressing smoothly. And there was

Madison was thrilled by this. She hadn’t

using this lab, it wouldn’t be so bad. Look, it’s close to all three cafeterias. It’s

“So you’d have food right there