When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“Aunt Sophie?” Yasmine looked confused.

“You had him do the work, then scratched his name off the list. Do you think Theodore would take that lying down?” Sophie scolded.

“Why should I care if he’s upset? Am I supposed to be afraid of him?” Yasmine tilted her chin defiantly.

“You don’t need to fear him–he’s just a poor boy from the countryside. But have you thought about what happens if he feels wronged, watches everyone else win awards while he gets nothing, and then figures out there’s something fishy going on? What if he decides to blow everything up in retaliation?”

“He won’t figure it out. That idiot couldn’t even see through a scam, let alone something like this. He’s too stupid for that.”

Sophie didn’t share her confidence. “Don’t forget, Theodore has Joli backing him up.

Yasmine snorted. “Don’t get me started on Joli. Aunt Sophie, do you know he’s out there brazenly working a side job off–campus? I heard he’s out from dawn to dusk. It’s like he’s not even a proper student anymore.

“Last week, I asked him to work on a couple of papers, and do you know what he did? He hung up on me! He’s getting bolder by the day, and it’s clear he doesn’t respect you as his mentor at all.”

Sophie’s expression darkened.

the fire. “Oh, and guess

you that?”

me. It’s obvious! If they weren’t close, why would Miranda personally send him an invitation to the opening of her

say? Joli received an invitation?” Sophie’s voice

“That news has been all over campus! Everyone’s been saying how impressive Joli is and how much

tone dripped with

hid a

Theodore’s name was taken off the list. Has he caused any

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He’s probably crying in

don’t leave any loose ends,” Sophie

Sophie. He

eyes. “I can’t protect you

the talent, and the more you achieve, the easier

though she felt unsure deep