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

was hailed as a prodigy,

the 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 higher than one

vast sky above.

exceptional one. And

grand prize this

I switched out their report

report won’t even be returned to them. This way, we’ve covered our tracks completely. As for them…

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

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their first time pulling something like this. They had long since perfected their

their failure on their own shortcomings or bad luck, never suspecting foul

hard for so long, only for us

addressing a

of success. No one would dare question it. Who in their right mind would

someone noticed something was off, what could