When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0972

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Miranda said, “The data’s already out, but it doesn’t meet my requirements.”

Finley Nilsen, the senior technician, took a deep breath. “That fast?” Her speed amazed him— her data processing was as fast as a full lab team.

“Alright,” he said. “I’ll change and be right there. I promise I won’t hold you up today.”

“Thanks, Mr. Nilsen.”

“Oh, no need to thank me. It’s nothing,” Finley replied.

She addressed him as “Mr. Nilsen,” not “Finley” or “Mr. Finley“.

After getting everything ready, the third–generation sample was delivered to the research lab at 8:00 am. Miranda and Finley dove straight into work. Before they knew it, it was already

noon.

Finley said, “Let’s go get lunch.”

“Okay,” she replied.

As they walked, they discussed the afternoon’s testing plan. Just as they were nearing the cafeteria, Sawyer rushed over, looking disheveled his hair was messy, his shirt collar wrinkled, and he clearly hadn’t slept much.

“Miranda…” he panted. “I finally found you.”

She frowned. “What’s going on?”

I knocked on your hotel door and got no answer. I

am. You returned late last night, so I figured you were still resting. I didn’t want to

“6:30 am,

to explain, “I didn’t mean to get drunk last night. I don’t usually

let me say no to dinner and drinks. Then we went to karaoke, and that’s why I got back so late… Don’t get me wrong, it was a legit

none of my business. Mr. Jensen, you go ahead with your work. I’m having lunch

standing there as he stared blankly at her

Finley, walking beside her, seemed much closer to her

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“Mr. Jensen, you’re here. I’ve already reserved a table, and it’s the perfect time to

I’ll eat at the cafeteria today,” Sawyer

to catch up with him. “Alright. Then,

“…Sure.”

to find Miranda, she and

a look at the meals we provide for

up!” Sawyer

the evening, and finally, they both exclaimed, “We

happily wrapped up their

the following afternoon. She would handle the price negotiations and contract signing

I pick-you

and agreed.

blushed. “See you

“Mm, see you tomorrow.”