When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Theodore mumbled hesitantly, “I didn’t receive anything…”

Joli gritted his teeth. “Stay here in the dorm. Don’t go anywhere. I’ll handle this.”

With that, he turned and left the dorm, heading straight to Sophie’s office. He raised his hand, ready to knock, but paused when he overheard voices from inside.

Sophie’s voice came through, full of satisfaction. “You did well this time. Just a trial run, and you brought back a grand prize.”

Not only had it brought honor to the faculty, but it also gave her, as the mentor, significant recognition. After months of suppressed frustrations, Sophie could finally revel in a moment of triumph. How could she not be pleased?

Yasmine’s voice followed, carrying a faintly jealous undertone. “Honestly, it’s all thanks to Miranda. Aunt Sophie, don’t you think she’s incredible?

“Publishing in ‘Science‘ and ‘Nature‘ like it’s nothing–and even in a student competition, she could think of such an impressive project title…”

Yasmine had indeed stolen Miranda’s work–that much was undeniable. Yet, she couldn’t help but genuinely acknowledge Miranda’s exceptional ability.

Sophie sipped her tea dismissively. “Incredible? Please. Anything she can do, you can do too. She’s just lucky, that’s all. Sooner or later, you’ll surpass her.”

help but laugh bitterly. Her? Surpassing Miranda?

hailed as a

experiences of the past few months had shown her the harsh truth. There were always better people, heights one couldn’t reach, and mountains that towered

vast sky above. Her former arrogance

exceptional one.

the grand prize this time. No matter the

switched out

we’ve covered our

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massaging Sophie’s shoulders. “You’re

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something like this. They had long since

Sophie mused, would likely blame their failure on their own shortcomings or bad luck, never suspecting foul play with

hard for so long, only for us

her smug satisfaction for a moment before addressing a concern. “No one on

thrilled to ride on the coattails of success. No one would dare question it.

if someone noticed something was off, what could they