Madison said, "We were all there at the time. It wasn't like the lab was unattended. The machine was just in standby mode because we weren't using it temporarily. We were going to use it again later. Who in their right mind would cut the power?"Miranda already had her suspicions, but she needed mor
Sophie crossed her arms, looking down at him. "What complaint?""Don't play dumb! Every other lab passed the fire inspection, but Miranda's lab got a violation notice. You dare say you had nothing to do with that?"Sophie smirked. "I'm busy. Between writing reports and papers, I don't have time to p
"Who let you in? Our lab doesn't welcome two-legged animals. If you know what's good for you, get out before we have to throw you out," Sebastian said coldly."Who the hell are you calling an animal?" Hank's face flushed with anger.Sebastian responded casually, "Whoever answers is the one I'm talki
Paul had a lecture that day. During the break, he overheard two students discussing how a lab at the Faculty of Bioinformatics had been slapped with a fire safety violation and was ordered to shut down for rectifications.He didn't think much of it at first, but then he heard them mention "Miranda"
Miranda was slightly taken aback. "You're giving me your jacket, but what about you…""I'm not cold," Paul responded calmly. "Thank you."As they reached the corner of the street, Paul asked her to wait a moment. He stepped into a nearby convenience store and returned in less than a minute, holding
Miranda noticed the exasperated expression on his face and couldn't help but laugh. "Take it, Uncle Paul. My dad's braised beef is amazing, and not just anyone gets to eat it.""What did you call me?" Paul stepped closer, placing one hand on the wall. "Hmm?"Miranda had nowhere to retreat, so she co
"My dad owns properties—countless properties! He's the one who kicks people out, and no one dares to evict him!" Madison fumed.She continued, "Owning things yourself is the only way to have real power! The college lends us a crummy room, no CPRT, and incomplete fire equipment! "We work ourselves t
Miranda and Madison immediately turned their gaze toward Sebastian.He scratched his head awkwardly, "Why are you two looking at me like that?" It was a bit embarrassing."Seb, what does your family do exactly?" Madison's eyes took on a curious look.Miranda chimed in, "I remember you mentioning tha
Esme couldn't help but think that Alex had been truly unlucky to have met her. Not only had he been taken advantage of, but he had no recollection of the incident. Who would have expected that a child would suddenly pop up years later, ruining his engagement party and branding him as a scumbag in f
Sam remained silent. He hadn't wanted to know about Miranda and Paul's relationship in the first place. "Did I never mention it to you?" At this, Lionel paused mid-thought and smacked his forehead. "Now I remember! I meant to tell you last time I was here, but then I got sidetracked and totally for
Out in the hallway, Miranda smiled sweetly and waved at Paul. "Good night, Paul."Paul lingered for a moment before asking, "That's it? Nothing else?""What do you mean?""That's not the impression you were giving me earlier," he muttered. "What did I do?" she asked, puzzled."You gave me a look… a
The table was filled with dishes that smelled and looked delicious. "Paul, your cooking has improved again," Mindy said after having a bite of steak. Lionel pointed at the plate of mashed potatoes and said, "This tastes just like how we do it back in Lumberville. I'm not exaggerating, but most loc
Even while he was busy in the kitchen, Paul didn't neglect Lionel and Mindy. He would occasionally step out to refill their water or steep a fresh pot of tea."Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, what time did you leave home? Was the journey tiring?" Paul asked. "We took a cab from home at around 7:00 am and reac
"Then whose gossip is interesting?" Miranda countered. Paul didn't miss a beat when he replied, "Ours, of course." The next second, he pulled Miranda onto his lap. He stood up from the couch and lifted her in his strong arms effortlessly, carrying her like she weighed nothing. "Oh!" Miranda let o
Miranda thought about it seriously for two seconds before replying, "I'm sorry, Paul. As you heard, my dad wants me to go home for Christmas."Besides, I already spent last year's holidays in Elgerson and didn't go back to Lumberville. I don't know how my dad managed to handle my grandparents back t
"I—" Miranda was about to respond when her phone suddenly rang. She glanced at the screen and turned to Paul with a smile. "Speak of the devil… Some people just appear the moment you mention them."She swiped on her phone to answer, "Hello, Dad?""Mimi, have you eaten yet?" Lionel's voice came thro
Miranda remarked, "You don't seem surprised, either."Paul answered, "The Grahams would never let their only heir be sent to prison. They would definitely find a way to get him out. Even Uncle Damian and Aunt Natalie know that.""Does Winter know?""She does. Uncle Damian said she took it well. She