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.

then, when she was hailed as a prodigy, she truly

had shown her the harsh truth. There were always

vast sky above. Her former arrogance and self- importance? Everything was

exceptional one. And

prize this

blew gently on her tea and smiled. “Good thing I switched out

to them. This way, we’ve covered our tracks completely. As for them…

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

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time pulling something like this. They had long since perfected their strategy, planning

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

long, only for us to reap

moment before addressing a

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

something was off, what