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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at Jerome through the rearview

as he noticed Mikayla’s Impatience. “Stop the car. Let her

pulled over at the side of the

Mikayla exited the car. She

dare use Grandma as leverage again, I won’t let you off!”

walked

are you waiting for? Do

Mike remained silent.

phone. Despite the extra cost

hospital first for a comprehensive health check. She got a

She vowed to take good care of her health and eliminate any possibility

would take a few days, so Mikayla returned

the suitcases she retrieved yesterday in their original

is Mr. Miller coming back today? Should we take

Mikayla fell silent.

if Amy thought she was merely putting on a show and

she ruled out the suspicion of Amy tattling on her

the one who

so close to drawing

Villa before the divorce. Hence, she

Chaptery

next day, Mikayla decided to practice her

when she graduated from high school. After several years

decided to pick up this skill again to make future travels more convenient.

she married. But she couldn’t bring herself to drive

car.

of Jerome’s cars. Relying on her memory, she drove the car out of

garage.

Mikayla didn’t dare venture into the bustling city center. Instead, she

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

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

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