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.

The foundation is

Even though Miranda had expected quick

at Sam. “We really owe it

Sam’s teams had he fully grasped the difference in skill levels between construction crews. They outperformed

took a casual bite. “Don’t

the payment…”

bring that up,” Sam interjected. “Monthly payments are too much

settle the total with me. Don’t worry, I’ll have my accountant keep

“Mr. Cooper, no need to be so formal. You’re handling major deals–I doubt

to proper protocol. It’s

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

it that way.”

his glass. Both men had driven, so their

“Cheers,” Jack responded.

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about you join us?

not?” Miranda set down her

a sip. The fizzy drink hit her nose sharply–a reminder of