When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0630

+25 BONUS

The drone display left everyone in awe. People gazed upward and murmured with astonishment.

Miranda paused momentarily before walking over to Sam, who looked a bit taken aback.

“Thank you.” She stopped in front of him and said with a sincere look. “You invited those reporters, right?”

“Joseph reached out to a few outlets,” he replied. “He probably figured you wouldn’t finish building the lab in time. He wants to stir things up and make a scene in front of the administration.

“So, I just went along with it to generate more buzz. That way, the fallout will hit harder when this backfires on him.”

Sam didn’t mention another reason for his actions. He had warned Joseph more than once, but Joseph hadn’t taken him seriously. If that was how Joseph wanted to play it, Sam would just

ve to make his

in a different

if a wake–up call wasn’t loud enough, it meant it needed

be pushed around. When she sets her mind on something–like building a lab–she’ll get it done. I almost had a heart attack when

nodded approvingly. “She has a mind of her own and knows how to stand up for herself,” she said with a sigh. “Honestly,

hint of regret in her voice, he chuckled. “No matter how tough they are, they’re still our students. After all, a good leader doesn’t

rolled her eyes. “I don’t have the nerve to

to name the lab. Madison and Sebastian quickly set up a table with

stood at the table and thought briefly before writing. “Boundless

named the lab

only Joli

single sarcastic comment. Despite the constant snide remarks from

beside her. Her voice was tinged with regret and shame. “I never thought Dr. Xander would turn out to

there. He came along

status and connections in academia, or Sam, who had made significant contributions to the lab’s establishment, Hansel

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