When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

Chapter 0976

“Um… Did I say anything wrong?” Miranda asked.

The veins in Paul’s forehead were throbbing.

She began analyzing with a smile. “The fact that he gave me a reminder instead of demanding an answer in a rage shows that he has a kind nature. At the very least, his values are solid.

“Once everything was cleared up, he was able to take things in stride and let go without being clingy. That means he has boundaries and self–respect.

“As for being professional… He has a lot of knowledge in material sciences. Otherwise, the person in charge over at Zettenburg wouldn’t hold him in high regard at such a young age.”

The more Paul listened, the tighter his grip on the steering wheel became.

Finally, he was unable to bear it. “Then-‘

Turning to Miranda, he noticed her teasing and amused gaze. “Were you doing that on purpose?”

She feigned innocence. “I was just giving an objective evaluation. What do you mean by doing it on purpose?”

Paul cleared his throat. “Then tell me… Between him and me, who’s the better one, and who’s more professional?”

Miranda couldn’t help but burst into laughter. She laughed so hard that her eyes crinkled, and her stomach began to ache. “I… thought you wouldn’t ask, but you actually did!”

helplessly. “Are you still saying that you didn’t do it on

She continued laughing.

“You’re still laughing?”

I laugh? You’re so

flashed through Paul’s

couldn’t

you continue laughing, believe

a rebellious student going against her teacher. She stared at

leaned in closer to her. The sudden decrease in distance

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her throat as she

still going to

the unmistakable intensity in his eyes and the scorching heat from his breath. “I’m not

seemed to be caught in

say something, Paul suddenly withdrew and pressed his

do you want to eat?” He composed himself and turned back

cleared her, throat. “So, you don’t want the answer to the question

and Sawyer, who was better and more

and said, “I do, but I’m afraid to

that?”