When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0659

“The things you’ve done have been posted online. Now, dozens of authors are joining forces to sue you! They already have more than enough evidence. If this goes to court, I can tell you clearly that we’ll lose, without a doubt!” Winston scolded.

Edith’s eyes widened in shock. “H–How could this happen? Who posted it online? Wasn’t Mindy the only one planning to sue? Why are the others…”

you’ve wronged

“When you refused to settle, didn’t you think that once the news spread, other authors you would catch wind of it and band together to demand compensation?”

Dozens of people… All demanding compensation at once… Even Edith, no matter how clueless, knew this wasn’t going to be a small amount.

“Mr. Nairn, go tell Mindy that I agree to settle. Whatever compensation she wants, we can negotiate!” “It’s too late. I contacted Mindy’s daughter before I came, and she refused to settle.”

“W–Why… she was still considering it the last time!”

Winston sighed. “Opportunities only come once. Miss it, and it’s gone. The world doesn’t work the way you want; people don’t just follow your wishes.”

Cold sweat drenched Edith as her legs went weak. The public exposure meant her reputation was ruined; even if this were somehow resolved, she wouldn’t be able to continue in this industry. Plus, the huge compensation amount would be enough to bankrupt her.

know I was wrong…

at her with pity.

you have to help me win this

his head. She still wanted to win? That was impossible. The evidence the opposition

to negotiate for compensation instead

Was

should never have crossed Mindy. If only she’d agreed to part on good terms, she wouldn’t have ended up in this

broke

in the hospital, Mindy was finally discharged once

up with a bouquet of purple roses. “Mom, here’s your favorite purple

beautiful!” Mindy accepted the flowers with

meal at home but also burned some sage for

on now, let’s twirl around it. Let’s send away the bad energy and welcome all the good things. Everything will be smooth sailing,

of success? I’m not a celebrity, you

happiness and

while Lionel cleaned up the kitchen, Mindy and Miranda relaxed in the living room, watching TV. When the conversation turned to Edith’s current predicament, Mindy shook her