When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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“Joli.” Miranda suddenly interrupted him. Her abruptness surprised those who knew her well. Even Joli turned to look at her.

She continued, “Before you make a decision, I have a few things to say.”

“Okay.” He looked serious.

“You know that joining Infinity Lab comes with a structured monthly salary, right?” Miranda began. “The pay scale depends on your rank–from research assistant to assistant scientist, scientist, senior scientist, and principal scientist.

“But it’s not just about rank. Your income is also tied to the quality and your experimental output. You understand this, right?”

Joli nodded. “Yes.” But he didn’t understand why she was bringing this up now.

She continued, “The Infinity Lab will offer you a salary advance for the next ten years. Based on preliminary calculations, the amount is estimated at four million dollars. Of course, this is just an estimate.

“The actual figure might be higher or lower depending on various factors. But that’s the amount we can offer you.”

Joli was shocked. “M–Miranda…”

Even Ollie’s eyes widened in disbelief. He had never imagined that studying and doing research could earn this much.

had worked under Sophie, Ollie had never heard his son mention getting

“This money should help you resolve your immediate concerns, but

means you’ll be tied

to meet specific academic

was it an act of sympathy. Instead, it was a calculated investment on Miranda’s part and a

and dedicated–were even rarer. He had earned this offer

up their minds not to move. With their limited resources, staying in the village and working the cherry orchard

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They knew life

handle it when the time came. But now, an unexpected

medical expenses,

even for

outright, he would have refused it. From Miranda’s and Sam’s perspective, while they could afford it, there was no reason to give away such a large amount without cause.

sense.

Joli’s commitment for the next ten years—a deal

for