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.”

though inwardly, she couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. Her? Surpassing

hailed as a prodigy,

were always better people, heights one

a well, oblivious to the vast sky above. Her former arrogance and self- importance? Everything was

one. And Yasmine?

grand prize this time.

“Good thing I switched out

out, their report won’t even be returned to them. This way, we’ve

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

+25 BONUS

They had long since perfected their strategy, planning every detail

team, Sophie mused, would likely blame their failure on their own shortcomings or

us to reap the benefits. It’s almost funny!” Yasmine

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

success. No one would dare question it. Who in their

if someone noticed something was off, what could they do?