When fate plays its hand
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After saying that, Charles threw a question back to him “Paul, you introduced her. What do you think about this?”

Paul was silent for a moment, then he said, “First of all, don’t believe this is Miranda’s fault. When a beautiful flower blooms in a garden, bees and butterflies come to it naturally. The flower didn’t do anything to attract anyone intentionally. Can we blame the flower for that?

‘Secondly, the quality of students in Dunham College seems to be going downhill. How could they fight in public over something so trivial?

“It was lucky that the disgraceful incident wasn’t circulated widely, or else this would surely tarnish the name and reputation of Dunham College. So…

“It is imminent to improve the faculty and student quality at once!”

Paul deliberately emphasized on the words, “Faculty and student quality“.

He continued, “Most importantly, I trust Miranda. She’s not the kind of person who would behave carelessly. In this incident, she could be considered a victim, but no one paid attention to her situation or feelings.”

Charles had known Paul for a long time, but this was the first time he heard him speak so much at once. He said, “Yes, yes. Miranda is completely without fault in this situation. She’s beautiful and attractive, but that’s not her fault. How could we blame her for this?”

Paul’s expression softened. “I’m glad you understand.”

Charles gave him a look of surprise. Why was he so defensive of her?

“Well, our students at Dunham College are too rowdy and can’t hide their feelings when they see a pretty lady like Miranda. They are eager to impress her, like peacocks displaying their feathers.

“Today’s social climate is more open than when we were younger… In fact, I think it’s good. They should boldly pursue whomever they fancy!

“By the way, Miranda should consider one of our boys from Dunham College if she doesn’t have a boyfriend yet. You see, Bedford College and Dunham College are close by. They could meet up often before and after class. My lab is always open for Miranda and her team to use…”

The more Charles talked about it, the more he thought it sounded like a great idea. It would be a wonderful match between both colleges!

Paul’s expression darkened. “You said it yourself that they’re a bunch of rowdy boys. It’s unnecessary.”

Charles was puzzled. He was just being modest when he described his students as rowdy, but did Paul actually take his words to heart?

Charles wanted to say more, but Paul stood up and walked away from his seat. Just then, someone announced from the stage, “Presenting the winner of the Special Award for the National Technology Progress Prize, Paul Jefferson!”

For a moment, Charles was stunned. In the past three years, Paul had won the Nature Award, the Progress Prize, and the Invention Award. What was next?

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Becoming a fellow, probably.

He would be the youngest fellow in history.

+25 BONUS

That evening. Miranda returned home from the lab after finishing a long day of work. The cold wind stung her face, so she pulled her scarf up to shield half of her face.

Just as she reached her door and was about to pull out her keys, the door next to hers opened. Paul was standing behind the door. “Miranda,” he called.

“Dr. Jefferson!”

“Just got back from the lab.”

“Yeah.”

“Have you had dinner?”

Feeling embarrassed, Miranda shook her head. “Not yet.”

“Come have dinner at my place.”

“Huh?” Miranda was confused. “You cooked dinner yourself?”

“I just made a couple of dishes that I learned from you Care to try?”

“You learned cooking from me?” Miranda didn’t remember teaching Paul how to cook.

“It’s cold outside. Come in, and we can talk inside.”

“Alright.” Warmth surrounded her as soon as she stepped inside. Soon, her hands and feet were warmed

1. up.

She took off her scarf and her winter jacket. Naturally, Paul took them from her and hung them on the

coat rack by the entrance.