When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0619

“Sit down.” Joseph insisted.

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“Mr. Banks, do you not understand what I’m saying? I’m very busy, and I don’t have the time to spare…”

Joseph shouted, “I asked you to sit! Are you deaf? Do you need to narrow your eyes at me while I talk to you? Who do you think you are? I show you some respect, and you think you can walk all over me?

“Don’t forget who helped you rise up the ranks in the first place and who has been securing resources for you every year! Do you think your paltry achievements would be enough to snatch funding from Christine without my help? Indeed, a dog that is too well–fed will bite the hand that feeds it!”

Sophie was completely stunned by his outburst. “You… How could you…”

Joseph had never lost his temper at her like this before.

“I’ll repeat one more time. Sit. Down!”

Sophie didn’t dare to defy him. She pulled out a chair and sat down obediently.

for me?” she asked, speaking

Joseph picked up the invitation on the table and threw it right at her face. “Why? You still have the nerve

with the invitation, Sophie didn’t dare to make a sound. Puzzled, she picked up the invitation

exclaimed, “A lab opening ceremony?

the invitation in my face earlier and said that the administration received one too. How could

She… she’s just-”

understood that things wouldn’t be so easily resolved now

gritted her teeth. “In any case, I don’t believe Miranda’s group really managed to build a lab. It’s probably just a bluff to throw us

our only way out is to expose Miranda’s team for lying and

in actual fact, they were full of holes. Things seemed calm now because the higher–ups hadn’t looked into it. If they were to investigate thoroughly, none of them would

“It’s the opening ceremony tomorrow. I don’t believe they can conjure up a whole lab out of

agreed, “It’s not just you. The faculty and administration don’t believe it either. Since Miranda’s group has made such a public display, we can’t

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Chapter 0610

“What do

more people to enjoy it rather than us alone. If Miranda wants a show, I’ll help her make it a fanfare! William,