"It's good that you understand!" Sophie snapped just as Yasmine's phone rang."Hello?" she answered, and whatever she heard made her face go white."How can they be doing an inspection all of a sudden? This wasn't supposed to happen! Plus, didn't they just inspect us?"Alright, I'll be there right a
Meanwhile, Sophie had just received her disciplinary action. In no time, two of her labs were slapped with notices for rectification. It felt like her world was crashing down."Aunt… Dr. Xander, what do we do now?" Yasmine asked while gripping Sophie's arm anxiously.Hank looked equally distressed w
Beckett's expression finally softened. "Should we try to placate Christine?""No need. I know Chris well; she's not one for power struggles or internal conflicts. She's one of the rare few who are deeply committed to academia," said Hendrix."What about her three students and the lab everyone's talk
"How's that possible?" Beckett was in disbelief.Not only were Miranda and the other students at Bedford College, but their advisor, Christine, was still officially a faculty member."If it's not credited to the college, then where?"Aileen replied, "Infinity Lab."A thought flashed through Beckett'
"You…" Hendrix was tongue-tied.Christine spoke slowly and firmly, "My students deserve my protection. I'd rather forfeit any superficial recognition than let those who've hurt them benefit. That's all there is to it."I didn't put my name on this one, and I won't in the future. The college had bett
The Landon estate wasn't the typical modern-style mansion but rather a traditional courtyard-style home. The front and back courtyards were interconnected, with the walls a faded gray, and some sections even peeling.The front yard was paved with blue-gray stone, giving the place an old-fashioned lo
Out of politeness, Miranda lightly shook his hand but quickly pulled hers back. Kai thought for a moment and extended his hand toward Madison.Madison had just eaten a tart and hadn't brushed off the crumbs on her hands. Feeling a bit embarrassed, she apologized, "Uh… I'll skip the handshake. Sorry
Miranda calmly withdrew her gaze and focused on her meal. The dishes prepared by the Landons for their guests were, of course, exceptional.Word had it that they had even invited a national banquet chef for the occasion; the food was exquisite, pleasing in both taste and presentation. Even a simple
Walking on the snow-covered ground was a struggle as one foot would be deep in snow, while the other was on the surface. However, it was pure joy for Miranda. As soon as the sky brightened, she rushed downstairs to play in the snow for several days in a row. Ever since Paul went to the lab that da
"It smells amazing…" As soon as Paul stepped into the house, he was greeted by a rich aroma of something baking. Miranda walked out of the kitchen with a smile. She held a slice of rum cake on a plate in her hands. "Your nose is quite sharp, huh?""It smells too good. How could I not smell it?""T
"Just some daily necessities." Miranda's reaction was quick, and she hesitated for only two seconds. Sam's gaze sharpened, and his lips pressed into a thin line. The shipping label on the topmost parcel in the shopping bag gave nothing away, but the word "Durex" was printed on the packing tape wra
Miranda turned and left the alley. She headed toward the supermarket happily. Apart from fresh vegetables and fruits, she also bought butter, heavy cream, flour, and other baking ingredients. She planned to use up those bottles of fresh milk just in time before they expired. On her way home, Miran
After a long silence, Fiona finally spoke again. "Sam, you should think things through carefully before saying them. Once they're said, words can never be taken back.""I know, but I still want to say them," Sam replied. "You say you like Miranda, but what about her? Does she like you?" Fiona's wi
Paul really was a better man than him.At this thought, Hansel lowered his gaze and smiled self-mockingly. It served him right."This is karma," he thought. Hansel wasn't the only one staring blankly out the window, lost in thought. There was also… Sam. The glaring words on his phone screen felt l
Miranda posted nine photos on her social media with a caption, "From my boyfriend."She was frustrated. Why was she restricted to only nine photos on her feed? If she posted more than nine, it would turn into a video automatically. If she could, she would have posted 90 photos. After all, they were
As soon as Miranda stepped out of the building, she swept her gaze across the vast stretch of white snow and saw a man dressed in a down jacket. Paul turned to Miranda with a smile the moment he heard the sound of footsteps. Stunned, Miranda exclaimed in surprise, "Paul? When did you come downstai
After returning from the Garrison estate, Miranda finally learned that Paul had actually abandoned his work at the lab midway just to have dinner with her family."Dr. Jefferson, please come to the lab tomorrow to continue authorizing the access permissions." Esme's flat and emotionless voice came t