When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0679

At that moment, Paul was attending an academic conference. Night had fully fallen, and it was nearing 7: 00 pm. The conference was reaching its conclusion, and when the host called his name, Paul stepped up to the podium to deliver the closing remarks.

During his speech, his phone vibrated twice, but he couldn’t answer. He suddenly felt a gnawing sense of unease. It was a flutter of nerves that wouldn’t let up.

Paul gave a concise summary of the main points discussed during the conference. His remarks were insightful and to the point while the audience listened intently, nodding in agreement. But those who knew him well noticed something was different about his presentation that day.

Usually, Paul’s reports were thorough, methodical, and detailed, yet today he wrapped up with remarkable speed. After a quick bow, he thanked the audience, leaving them surprised as he strode out of the hall.

He picked up his phone and immediately called back, but a recorded voice answered, “Sorry, the number you’ve dialed is currently engaged…”

He wasn’t blocked–someone was simply on the line.

for help when she was unable to reach Paul, She remembered that on the day of the lab’s grand opening, Matthew Sanchez from

to have a good rapport with Miranda. So Madison was thinking that with Matthew’s wide network,

from outside the competition hall. Already frazzled with nerve the news

away. Suddenly, another name came to mind, someone who might be the right person to

the competition ends,” he told Madison. “I’ll text you a

As soon as the

to explain what’s happening, saying you’d be able to help… Here’s the situation, you

instantly, putting him on high alert. At that moment, he was

strategy–to push for the maximum benefit. So, while chatting casually and savoring his meal, he’d subtly pointed out flaws in their product,

as his strategy seemed to be working, Sam’s phone rang. The calm, decisive man they’d been negotiating with sprang to his feet within seconds of hearing the situation. His facial expression had

deal without so much

of professionalism and had never let anything disrupt a meeting What could possibly