When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Sam got down to business. “This week we will be focused on construction for the main structure. Currently, we are at…”

Miranda began listening attentively when he got to the details, even slowing down her chewing to listen carefully.

At that moment, the buffalo chicken bites were placed in front of Paul. He scooped some up to serve Miranda a spoonful, but Sam had also brought over some fish filet to put on Miranda’s plate at the same time.

Both men paused mid–action and looked up at each other. The atmosphere grew tense when their gazes

met.

Sam said, “Dr. Jefferson, you’re quite thoughtful.”

“Not as much as you, Mr. Cooper. You’re always so observant.”

Miranda glanced at the food before her. After a moment’s silence, she said, “Thank you, I’ll accept both.”

Only then did the two men avert their gazes away from each other.

Sam remarked, “Fish is full of protein, so you should eat more of that.”

Paul added, “The buffalo chicken bite isn’t spicy. I think you’ll like it.”

Cooper and Dr. Jefferson,” Miranda said, making sure to thank them both equally. “You guys should eat too. There’s no need

atmosphere was far from relaxed. At that moment, the door of the restaurant opened from outside. A

sorry, there was

Why are you here? I thought you said you weren’t coming?” Miranda asked while

to sit.

scheduled a meeting in the chat group. However, Jack mentioned he would be away in Zussex to inspect materials and couldn’t make it

asked Sam to update Miranda on the project’s progress during his absence. So,

placed it on the chair. “Things went smoothly this time. I placed

the construction site today, and there were no major issues. So, I thought it would be better to come to the weekly meeting and discuss face to

tableware from the waiter and ordered two

He picked up his plate and dug in immediately. Once his hunger was somewhat

over Miranda first, then it landed on Paul. “And

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College. He’s also my course instructor and corresponding author

introduced Jack to

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in high

on his phone for Paul’s name, the awe and respect in his gaze deepened. Whenever Paul spoke, Jack nodded along eagerly. The expression on his

Paul away.

speechless. Meanwhile, Miranda could somewhat