Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

Chapter 9

Jerome’s expression softened when he saw who was calling. He swiped open his screen,

“Jerome, the meeting with Bernal Enterprise is about to start. How soon can you get here?”

Silence enveloped the car. Kylie’s gentle voice came through Jerome’s phone, and Mikayla heard everything.

Jerome had recently acquired Bernhal Enterprise, with Kylie appointed as the director,

In her previous life, Kylie had achieved remarkable results at Bernhal. She earned quite a reputation in her workplace,

Mikayla was dissatisfied and sought to prove her capabilities in the Miller Group.

In response, she faced Jerome’s mockery.

“You want to work? Do you even understand how to survive in the workplace? Kylie dedicated so much time and effort to gain the board’s recognition. Do you think you can achieve that so easily?”

“Mikayla, Kylie may not have the background resources you do. But she’s diligent and well–educated! Unlike you, other than bullying others, you have no other skills!”

“Alright, I got it.”

Jerome ended the call.

Mikayla snapped out of her recollection, too.

Jerome’s face overlapped with the one from her previous life. Mikayla suddenly felt suffocated.

“Mr. Ashford, please pull over. I need to get off.”

“Mrs. Miller, it’s not easy to get a cab here. Why don’t you go to the company with Mr. Miller, and I’ll send you back later?”

“No need. Just pull over here.”

Mikayla had no intention of spending another minute with Jerome.

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stop the car. He glanced at Jerome through the rearview mirror and walted for

Impatience. “Stop the car. Let her

pulled over at

the car. She slammed the

use Grandma as leverage again,

warning. She walked

are you waiting

Mike remained silent.

a ride on her phone. Despite the extra cost due to the distance, she felt a sense of relief.

for a comprehensive health check. She got a

vowed to take

a few days, so

had placed the suitcases she retrieved yesterday in their original spot.

back today? Should we take

Mikayla fell silent.

she was merely putting on a show and only talking about getting a divorce yesterday

suspicion of Amy tattling on her

was the one

drawing a clear line with

to stay in Dragoncrest Villa before the divorce. Hence,

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decided to

license when she graduated from high school. After several years without driving,

skill again to make future

the Maserati that her grandfather had gifted her when she married. But

car.

her

garage.

dare venture into the bustling city center.

again in the afternoon, Mikayla felt her confidence returning. She could drive slightly faster than in the

at the intersection. Just as Mikayla was about to make the turn, a small dog darted out and startled her.