When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Chapter 0926

Paul came looking for Miranda after asking a waiter for directions.

Unexpectedly, he saw Wyatt chasing Miranda just as he approached. Paul blurted out those words in that moment of urgency when he saw Wyatt reaching out to grab her.

Wyatt’s hand froze in midair.

Meanwhile, Miranda was momentarily stunned. Then, she walked toward Paul with a smile. ” Dr. Jefferson!”

Paul sized her up to ensure that she hadn’t been harmed before letting out a sigh of relief.” Why did you come outside? Isn’t it cold out here?”

His tone was gentle, a stark contrast to the way he had just berated Wyatt moments ago.

“It was a little stuffy inside, so I came out for some air. I didn’t expect to encounter a mad dog here. Had I known, I wouldn’t have come out.”

Miranda’s clear expression of disgust stopped short of pointing at Wyatt and calling him a mad dog directly.

Wyatt gritted his teeth in anger. Suddenly, he sneered. “I was wondering whose student would dare to be so brazen. No wonder. It turns out that you’re Dr. Jefferson’s student.

while since we’ve met. I wasn’t aware you’ve taken in such a beautiful young student. Teaching her… must be quite rewarding, right? Come to think of it, you always seem to be surrounded by beautiful women. I can’t help but

meant to drag Paul’s name in

for the same major national project. Wyatt lost to Paul,

during the selection for the Top Ten Most Influential Young Scientists, where Wyatt faced another humiliating defeat. Their

worked in Jandersville. They rarely met more than a few times throughout the year, so Wyatt had no

it now that the opportunity

were honorable and virtuous. Turns out that you’re just picky. You only go for those who are young

Shut up-

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Paul could raise his fist, Miranda’s slap landed

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out, and the air seemed to freeze over at that

eyes widened

hit you. What, do I need to

me? You’re nothing but a scheming harlot who sleeps her way

raised his hand to slap Miranda, but Paul intercepted him and flung his hand aside. Wyatt

sneered, “What a