When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0661

Miranda joked, “Ten thousand dollars to invest in all our lab projects, Jack? That’s a bit of a bargain, don’t you think?”

Jack laughed. “I wouldn’t dream of it! Just one project will be more than enough.”

With the offer made, Miranda accepted, though Jack had no idea that his casual gift would bring him. substantial returns in the future.

After moving to the new lab, their temporary lab at Dunham College was no longer needed. Charles had initially kindly lent it to them, partly because of Paul’s influence, but Miranda still felt grateful.

On Saturday, she brought some flowers and fruit to thank Charles in person and return the lab keys.

Charles’s office was on the third floor of the administrative building at Dunham College, and since. Miranda had visited twice before, she knew the way there.

She knocked on the door. “Dr. Fischer, are you in?”

A voice quickly replied, “Come in.”

Upon entering, she found Charles’s office as simple and bright as she remembered. There was only a desk, couch, coffee table, and bookshelves. A tea set sat steaming on the table, filling the room with a soothing aroma.

too. Clearly, the tea had

“Miranda, you’re here.”

Have you both had lunch yet?” Miranda asked while arranging the flowers and

have. You didn’t have to

it’s just flowers and fruits. A small gesture,” Miranda replied lightly. “You lent us the

way with words, young lady. No point in arguing with that logic.

nodded with

“Look at her; she’s not shy at all,

“No, I think

someone so directly–well, it was flattering and awkward all at once.

Charles added,

are ready to jump in and help her

softened as Miranda shifted uncomfortably. Sensing her discomfort, Paul stepped in. “So, what

return the keys. Thank you again, Dr. Fischer, for letting us use the lab,” Miranda said, setting the keys on the table. “I’ll leave you two to

she stepped

to discuss the direction