When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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The dishes had just been served and were still steaming hot. Miranda glanced at the table and realized everything was her favorite.

She pulled out a chair and sat down. “Have you guys been waiting long?”

Jack replied, “I just got here. Mr. Cooper had come earlier than me.”

It was clear that Sam had ordered the food in advance, Today marked their first official weekly progress

meeting

Sam helped her hang her bag on the coat rack before sitting down. “Shall we discuss while we eat?

Before the food cools.”

“Sure.”

The three of them began to eat.

Miranda and Jack, both familiar with the restaurant, were at ease. Surprisingly, Sam adapted just as easily. Then again, if he could grab lunch at a roadside diner near a construction site, he likely wasn’t picky about dining environments.

Jack couldn’t help but feel a flicker of admiration for Sam’s adaptability.

his throat after eating two fried pickles, Jack set his fork down and started, “Let me go over this week’s progress. The foundation is done, and we’ve started the construction. If things go

Miranda had expected quick

really owe it

levels between construction crews. They

took a casual bite.

the payment…” Jack

wanted to bring that up,” Sam interjected. “Monthly payments are too much hassle. I’ll pay my

project’s done, you can settle the total with me. Don’t worry, I’ll have my accountant keep detailed records,

to be so formal. You’re handling major deals–I

“In business, it’s best to stick to

nodding. “You’re right. I didn’t think of

it that way.”

that.” Sam lifted his glass. Both men had driven, so their glasses held soft

“Cheers,” Jack responded.

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looked at Miranda. “How about you join us? We’re all here, after

Miranda set down her utensils. To the lab’s timely

sip. The fizzy drink hit her nose sharply–a reminder of why she wasn’t