When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0766

The other man was momentarily taken aback when his gaze fell on Zach. “Winter, who’s

this?”

Clearly, he wanted Winter to do the introductions personally.

Zach was also curious to hear how she would introduce him. Although his expression remained composed, his ears had pricked up long ago as a glimmer of hope flickered in his

eyes.

“Oh, he’s Zach Graham, the eldest son of the Graham family,” Winter said casually.

Her answer wasn’t wrong, but it wasn’t the one either man wanted to hear.

“He’s your…” Winter’s colleague, Patrick Tremaine, pressed further.

This time, Zach didn’t wait for her response and answered immediately, “Boyfriend.”

“I’m her boyfriend,” he repeated once more for emphasis.

Patrick turned to Winter with a questioning look.

Zach found this so ridiculous that he almost laughed. Without hesitation, he slid his arm around Winter’s waist and pulled her closer possessively.

Winter played along and leaned gently against him with a soft smile. She nodded at Patrick. “It’s true.”

turned pale,

hand off her shoulder. “Alright,

loud smack was heard as Winter slapped his hand away. Zach withdrew his hand and shook

“No,” Winter said flatly.

cocky now. First, you don’t come downstairs. Then, you ignore my calls. You’re really something else!”

again and again, Mr. Graham, are

exploded in anger, “If you came down on time, would I have

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agree to meet?” Winter looked

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Zach’s eyes

you suddenly didn’t have to work

ask you to pick me

didn’t mean she could leave immediately. Winter still had some work to finish. She wouldn’t have asked Zach

her up.

unnecessary as she drove herself

and his insistence on being in the right. She wondered if she had indeed forgotten she had asked

you up? Sure, you didn’t ask

the way you’re

Then, he suddenly spoke in a subdued tone, and his volume dropped to

on Winter’s face.