When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0790

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.”

agreed half–heartedly, though inwardly, she couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. Her?

as a prodigy, she truly believed

the harsh truth. There were always better people, heights one couldn’t reach, and mountains that

a well, oblivious to the vast sky above. Her former arrogance

exceptional one. And Yasmine? She was

managed to secure the grand prize this time. No matter the methods,

her tea and smiled. “Good thing I switched out their report

with the results out, their report won’t even be returned to them. This way, we’ve covered our tracks completely. As for them… Well, they won’t

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forward with a grin, massaging Sophie’s shoulders. “You’re truly brilliant,

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like this. They had long since perfected

Sophie mused, would likely blame their failure on their own

so hard for so long, only for us to reap the benefits. It’s almost funny!”

smug satisfaction for a moment before addressing a concern. “No one on our end suspects

“Are you kidding? They’re all just thrilled to ride on the coattails of success. No one would dare

if someone noticed something was off, what could