When fate plays its hand (Miranda)

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Chapter 0466

Soon, the dishes were served.

Jack’s phone rang constantly throughout the meal. He seemed to be discussing business matters. When he

finally got a break, he turned to Miranda and said apologetically, “I'm sorry. | was so busy at Grandma's birthday

banquet yesterday that | didn’t even get a chance to greet you.”

“It's no big deal,” Miranda said.

After all, he was the eldest and only grandson of the Sutton family. Naturally, he would have to make small talk

and socialize with others.

“I heard you're now doing your postgraduate studies in Bedford College? Coincidentally, I'm also in Elgerson

now. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever need help. My number hasn't changed. You still have it, right?”

“Yes, | do. Thanks, Jack.” Miranda nodded quickly.

“You've becso formal with me,” Jack remarked.

Miranda retorted, “No, I've just becmore well-mannered.”

Jack chuckled at her words.

“Jack, what kind of work are you doing in Elgerson?”

Jack took a bite of food and replied, “I co-founded a smart hrenovation company with sfriends. We help

people to set up smart hsystems. Think of it as setting up modern high tech systems around the home,

such as robotic commands, full-house temperature control, automation systems...

The hrenovation industry was slowly undergoing drastic change with the rise of artificial intelligence, in

recent years. However, traditional renovations still dominate the market for now. Smart hsystems weren't

widely accepted yet.

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Jack had studied artificial intelligence and computer science in university, so starting a business in smart home

systems was a natural fit for his major. He kept the explanation simple as he was afraid the technical details

might bore Miranda.

Similarly, Miranda didn’t ask anything too technical. Instead, she asked him how his business was doing.

Jack gave her a bitter smile. “I only realized how intense the competition in the renovations industry was after |

entered. Plus, smart hsystems are still new in the market, so it is quite tough in the beginning. | can’t say

my business is going well or badly... | just barely manage to keep things afloat.”

His vague answer made Miranda think that while his company might be struggling, they were at least able to

stay operational.

However, on her way back from the bathroom, she overheard Jack on the phone when she passed by a small

balcony.

“Mr. Yardley, we've worked together more than once, right? You know what kind of person | am. | never shorted

you a penny, even if it meant | didn’t make a profit! We're just a small company, and running a startup is not

easy.

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“This time, we are short on cash flow because we failed to collect payment from the last project. Please bear

with us for stime. | guarantee that every penny owed will be transferred to your account by the day after

tomorrow at the latest.

“Yes, Mr. Yardley. Thank you for understanding. Don’t worry, | will definitely...

While speaking, Jack hunched over unconsciously. He gave off the impression of a young man who had been

worn down by the hardships of life, and yet he was still holding on stubbornly.

Miranda took in this scene before her. It seemed that Jack’s situation was worse than she had initially thought.

When Jack returned from his phone call, Miranda was already back at the table. She didn’t mention anything

about what she had overheard.

After finishing their meal, Jack got up to pay the bill. “Let’s go, Mimi. | chere by car, so I'll drive you home.”

“Sure. Thank you, Jack.”

Jack dropped Miranda off at her

home. He said he was busy with

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Miranda took his arm as they walked into the house. “Yeah, we even had lunch together.”

*)ack has been living in Elgerson for the past few years. He has sent plenty of things back over the years, but he

rarely comes home.

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Miranda changed into slippers and

walked further inside. She notice

that eveything hee) cleaned and

tilied up. The messy living room had

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