Miranda asked, "So, you were quietly mulling all this over in your head before saying anything?""Yeah," Paul replied."No wonder…" she muttered softly."What?" He didn't catch that.Miranda smiled and shook her head. "It's nothing. Doesn't matter anymore. Let's go."They held hands and walked towar
In the end, Paul reluctantly let go of Miranda's hand. He took the keys from her and opened the door. "Goodnight, Mimi," he said.The way he called her name caught her off guard. It sounded so smooth, as if he had said it a thousand times before."Goodnight, Dr. Jefferson. Don't stay up too late.,"
Before takeoff, Sawyer offered to use his frequent flyer miles to upgrade Miranda's seat, but she declined. He looked a bit disappointed but could only leave it at that."I switched seats with the person next to you," he said.After all, most people would take the chance to move from economy to busi
In the lab, Silas glanced at Paul for what felt like the hundredth time. Finally, he couldn't resist and walked over. "Paul, did you find some money lying around today?" He kept grinning as he sat on the lab bench.Paul paused his work. "Are the data reports done? When are you turning in the phase t
Miranda opened the passenger door and slid into the seat, fastening her seatbelt.The factory was about six miles away in an industrial park.Sawyer said, "That area is dedicated to high-tech industries, which is why many companies set up their tech collaboration projects there. "The thermosensitiv
Miranda had forgotten to contact one person.In the afternoon, Paul called her to check how things were going on her end. At that moment, she was busy in the lab. They exchanged a few quick words before hanging up, and her last words had been, "I'll contact you once I'm done, okay?"But now…Frustra
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
Sawyer froze on the spot. It took him a while to return to his senses. However, Miranda was already gone.…Miranda had a smooth negotiation with Harvey, as she had no objections to the price. Harvey was impressed by her straightforwardness and decided to finalize their partnership immediately. He i
Miranda glanced at her phone. It was a call from Paul. "Hello, Paul, Merry—"Before she could finish her sentence, she heard the sound of heavy breathing on the other end. Taken aback, Miranda froze for a moment. "What's…""Come outside, Mimi.""What?""I'm out front at your entrance. Come out."As
Austin stuck out his tongue at Yale. "Uncle Yale, shame on you! How can you compare yourself to little kids?" Yale was at a loss for words. Great, he thought, even the kids were bullying him.Suddenly, Susan thought of something and asked, "By the way, where's Paul?" "Oh, he got a phone call earli
Jenny was shocked. "Are they really that powerful?""Of course!" Quincey couldn't help but sigh. "I can't help but admire Miranda sometimes. Back when she needed money, she latched onto a rich young scion. Now that she's still young but craving for status, she went straight for a prominent academic
"Well, Dad and Mom still have a few jars left," Jenny said. "After thinking about it, we really shouldn't turn down Lionel's and his family's good intentions. Oh, right. Quincey, we still have to visit your maternal grandparents for Christmas. Let's head back now."The other members of the Sutton fa
Miranda walked over with a bright smile. "Aunt Jenny, the reason I gave the project to Jack back then was because we were working on a tight budget. Other smart home renovation companies were quoting too high. "Secondly, Jack's team was truly capable and qualified to handle the job. I would've like
Jenny had heard from other relatives some time ago that Jack's company was growing rapidly. His business had boomed so quickly that they could barely keep up with the demand. She had felt a little envious when she first heard the news. Jenny hadn't seen it with her own eyes and didn't know just how
Jenny's words dripped with sarcasm. It felt like someone had hit the pause button on the originally cheerful atmosphere as the smiles on everyone's faces froze. Lionel scratched his head and replied politely, "We were just lucky…""Oh please, don't be so modest! I've got terrible luck, and everyon
Mindy maintained a polite smile. "It's the thought that counts. After all, we're family. There's no need to compare."With that, Cynthia's expression softened into a genuine smile. "Mindy, you really do have a way with words. No wonder you're a famous writer."Jenny hadn't managed to gain the upper
Rena's smile widened and looked more genuine. "These are not cheap, right? You're really too much. We're just having a Christmas dinner with family, so there's no need to bring all these gifts."She wasn't like Jenny, who couldn't stand seeing others doing well. Her brother-in-law's success was a g