When Fate Plays Its Hand (Miranda and Hansel) novel Chapter 375

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Mindy was speechless, giving him a look that said, “Seriously? It seemed Lionel couldn’t praise some without including himself. 

By 1:00 pm, Paul was prepared to leave. Lionel, still working on the plants on the balcony, called ou Mimi, walk your Uncle Paul out!” 

Paul stumbled, his back stiffening at the remark. 

I’ll 

Miranda quickly stood up from the sofa “Dad, stop making me call him that! Dr. Jefferson, see you our 

“Alright,” Paul replied. 

As Miranda escorted him to the door, Lionel muttered quietly, “I thought we’d agreed he’d be her uncle last time, why is she reluctant now.” 

After two weeks in Elgerson, Miranda thought it was finally time for Mindy to meet Warren 

“Mom, there’s actually another reason I asked you and Dad to come to Elgerson,” Miranda began 

“What is it?” Mindy asked, her curiosity piqued. 

Miranda pulled out a file folder and slid it toward her. This is the contract you signed with Edith. I asked you for the digital copy before, and I printed it out. I also had it reviewed by a professional publisher and an intellectual property lawyer…. 

Mindy’s heart skipped a beat. She was feeling nervous 

Miranda gestured for her to open it. “The sections marked in red are all problematic. For example, this publishing house listed in the contract is actually controlled by Edith. It’s partially owned by her family essentially a small publishing studio_” 

It wasn’t even a legitimate publishing house. 

A true publisher had proper credentials to issue books with official ISBNs, whereas this studio could only handle illustrated merchandise, audiobooks, and online digital content 

It was no wonder Mindy hadn’t had any formal book publications in the last ten years 

Was it because she couldn’t write? No. It was because Edith couldn’t get her work published 

That explained why every manuscript and outline Mindy submitted over the years was rejected 

“If she couldn’t handle the publishing, then why did she approach your mom and sign a contract in the first place? And for ten years at that? Lionel asked, still calm but clearly puzzled. 

Back then, Edith had given Mindy a considerable signing bonus–200 thousand dollars after taxes That was a substantial amount a decade ago 

If she didn’t see any future profit, why would she pay such a large sum upfront? 

“That’s the second major trap in this contract,” Miranda explained “Mom, keep flipping through it’s 

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marked in red on page three.” 

Lionel read aloud, “From the date of signing, all rights to works previously published by Party A will be managed by Party B. The profit–sharing ratio is detailed in the appendix… Where’s the appendix?”