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.”

inwardly, she couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. Her? Surpassing Miranda? The thought was

was hailed as a prodigy, she truly believed

were always better people, heights one couldn’t reach, and mountains that towered higher than

just a frog in a well, oblivious to the vast sky above. Her former arrogance and self-

truly exceptional one. And

prize this time. No matter the

“Good thing I switched out their report in advance.

the results out, their report won’t even be returned to them. This way, we’ve covered our tracks completely.

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grin, massaging Sophie’s shoulders. “You’re

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like this. They had long since

own shortcomings or bad luck, never suspecting foul play with

so long, only for us to reap the

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

“Are you kidding? They’re all just thrilled to ride on the coattails of success. No one would dare question it. Who in their right mind would throw away an honor already in their

if someone noticed something was off, what could they