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.”

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

far from relaxed. At that moment, the door

there was traffic,” he

you here? I thought you said you

to sit.

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

So, they hadn’t waited for him and started

coat and placed it on the chair. “Things went smoothly this time. I placed orders for all the materials we could get domestically, so I flew

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

asked for extra tableware from the

in immediately. Once his hunger was somewhat satiated, he finally had the time

it landed on Paul. “And who’s this? I

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is Paul Jefferson, a professor from the physics department at Bedford College. He’s also my course instructor and corresponding author for my research. We ran into

she turned to Paul and introduced Jack to him. The two

a

prestigious university. His results in

name, the awe and respect in his gaze deepened. Whenever Paul spoke, Jack nodded along

Paul away.

was speechless. Meanwhile, Miranda could