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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didn’t immediately stop the car. He glanced at Jerome through

anger resurfaced as he noticed Mikayla’s Impatience. “Stop the car. Let her get. off!”

pulled over

She

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

walked forward without looking

“What are you waiting for? Do you want to wait until

Mike remained silent.

cost due

hospital first for a comprehensive health check. She

from stomach cancer. She vowed to take good care of her health and eliminate any possibility

would take a few days, so Mikayla

had placed the suitcases she retrieved yesterday

is Mr. Miller coming back today? Should we take out the

Mikayla fell silent.

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

she ruled out the suspicion of Amy tattling on her to

one who exposed her?

so close to drawing a

promised Wanda to stay in Dragoncrest Villa

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day, Mikayla decided to practice her driving

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

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

the corner of the garage sat the Maserati that her grandfather had gifted her when she married. But she couldn’t bring herself

car.

one of Jerome’s cars. Relying on her memory,

garage.

dare venture into the

felt her confidence returning. She could drive slightly faster than in the

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