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.

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 as planned,

though Miranda had expected quick

really owe it to

teams had he fully grasped the difference in skill levels between construction crews. They outperformed his own

took a casual bite. “Don’t

payment…” Jack

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

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

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

“In business, it’s best to stick to proper protocol. It’s better for you and

nodding. “You’re right. I didn’t

it that way.”

lifted his glass. Both men had driven, so

“Cheers,” Jack responded.

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Miranda. “How about you

her utensils. To the lab’s timely

Miranda took a sip. The fizzy drink hit