Miranda was genuinely happy for Jack. "Okay. I'll go ahead and order.""Great!"Despite that, she only ordered two meat dishes, one vegetable, and a soup.Jack raised an eyebrow. "Is that it?""Yes. That's it.""Wait. You need to add two more dishes," he insisted."It's enough. We won't be able to f
Jack had a college education. It was hard to believe he didn't know these basic principles, especially regarding something as important as a contract."I've been busy with work. Since this was a new project and I didn't have a contract template, I forgot to include the penalty for breaking the contr
"Mimi, why are you asking all this?" Jack asked.Miranda's eyes twinkled as she said, "Actually, I have a project I'd like your help with. Are you interested?"He looked dumbfounded. "What kind of project?""It's for a smart lab, but you'll also need to do the structural work."What Miranda envision
Jack looked haggard with dark circles under his eyes and stubble on his chin. He looked like he had aged ten years overnight. He couldn't wait to dig into the food before him and slid the document over to Miranda."Mimi, here's the preliminary draft for the smart lab construction," he said. "I've ma
"As for the budget, I'll cover any costs that exceed it. Just go ahead and build according to the best plan," Miranda said.After wrapping up her conversation with Jack and finishing dinner, she quickly updated Madison and Sebastian on the latest developments.Madison replied, "Don't worry about the
Yasmine was also afraid of getting hit, so her eyes darted nervously toward Madison. Given Madison's size, Yasmine couldn't help but think about how painful it would be if she swung at someone.So, she quickly shoved Hank forward and exclaimed, "How dare you hide behind me!"He stared at her, speech
Miranda's gaze turned icy as she slapped Tina.The sound of that slap silenced the entire room.Even Tina was dumbfounded. "You— How dare you hit me!""Why wouldn't I?" Miranda shot back. She added, "You insulted me first, and I'm just trying to stand up for myself. We're in college, not your home.
Miranda said, "Fighting and causing trouble are two different things. Yes, we fought, but let's not forget who started it. The administration might back Sophie, but the college might have a different view."According to the usual investigation process, they have to understand the cause before the co
There was a street food market right outside the guesthouse. The five of them strolled from one end to the other. By the time they made their way back, the sun was setting. The sunset painted the sky a vibrant orange with wispy clouds drifting lazily around the warm glow. "It's getting dark. Shall
Santiago lowered his voice as well, copying her. "Emi, you just touched my hand…"Emilia was at a loss for words. Two days before departure, she had requested a change of team members from the college administration. But somehow, Santiago had caught wind of it in advance. Before the administration
After training ended, Miranda and her team had three days to rest. In three days, they would depart for Harbener. This year, the International Academic Exchange Conference was being held in Farden, Harbener. Experts and scholars from all fields around the world would gather there. On the departur
Their noses touched, their breaths intertwining. Naturally, their lips met as well. At first, Paul's kisses were gentle and warm, like the soft glow of the spring sun. But soon, it became more urgent, more demanding, as if he needed more of her. By the end, his kisses crashed over her like a fierc
"Hey, Dr. Quimby. They've already left. Why are you still staring?" Santiago asked.Emilia withdrew her gaze and retorted, "It's none of your business."Santiago wasn't offended at all and continued smiling. "What's so interesting about watching other people in love anyway? Experiencing it yourself
Madison immediately reached for the door of the cab. "Wait… Miranda hasn't gotten in yet!"Sebastian sighed helplessly. "Dr. Jefferson is here. Do you really think Miranda won't have a ride?""Oh!" Madison finally understood. She glanced out the window and, sure enough, there was a parked SUV behind
"By the way, how's your family?" Miranda suddenly asked.Emilia was completely caught off guard. After a long pause, she finally spoke. "How do you know?""I heard from the pea… I mean, Santiago."Emilia's grandmother had been hospitalized recently. Her father had passed away years ago from liver ci
That night, Emilia couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned in bed before finally giving up. She spent the entire night researching everything about Miranda, including her résumé, research direction, and thesis publications…By the time she finished, Emilia had no choice but to admit that Miranda was t
Miranda remarked, "Dr. Vain, do you have a cramp in your eyebrow?"Santiago smirked. "Mimi, you do this every time. Oh, I get it. You actually like this kind of banter, don't you?"Miranda mentally rolled her eyes. Paul was way better at this game.She replied, "I've said this many times before. Ple