Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

Chapter 42

Before Mikayla walked to the spot, a blossoming orchid caught her attention.

She stooped down to indulge in the sweet scent it emitted. Her expression loosened, and her lips curled up.

Bathed in sunlight, she leaned in closer to the beautiful flower. Jerome

watched her. He couldn’t decide which was more enchanting–the flower or the

woman herself.

He retrieved his phone on impulse and captured that fleeting moment.

After the leisure time in the afternoon, the banquet commenced. About 20 friends gathered around a table. It created a harmonious atmosphere.

Being older, Wanda and another elderly person found it challenging to keep up

with the energy of the youngsters present. Thus, they departed earlier than the

rest.

As Mikayla assisted Wanda into the car, Jerome was halted by a group of older

acquaintances.

Mikayla watched as the car faded into the distance. She was reluctant to rejoin

Jerome and continue their romantic charade. So, she took a stroll around the

area instead.

the garden brightened with an array of colorful lights. The

She found herself at a place

two men who looked like bodyguards were

to leave, she caught sight of a slender man heading toward a chamber. He was accompanied by a few young,

nalve–looking women.

instructed, “We have an important guest arriving today. You had better play your parts well or face the

alcohol?” a girl with

it with your crap! What’s wrong with a drink? Do you think you can afford such an expensive phone or those nice clothes on your own? Where do you think the money came from? Play nice with Mr. Lane today, and your

days will continue!”

of “Mr. Lane“, Mikayla instinctively glanced toward the room the

they were all respectfully pouring drinks

number of times recently. It was Johnny Lane, the director of Ansoft

guided the women into the

shoved and seated on Johnny’s

“Be good!”

out coquettishly,

sweetheart. You’ve gotten even more beautiful.

missed me?”

Johnny spoke, he kissed the girl

few individuals chuckled and teased as though

occurrence.

shut, leaving Mikayla clueless

Mikayla was shocked.

thought Johnny Lane was known for his fervent charities, and his

around deviously and mingle

woman.

the first time it had happened based on how