Chapter 59

Betty’s lips tugged at the corner.

She said, “The depth of our feelings is unrelated to the duration of our marriage.

Perhaps it was Mikayla’s perception, but Betty’s emotions seemed slightly off

today.

She was excessively calm, like the calm before a storm.

Mikayla wondered if Betty could also sense something off with Johnny.

She also considered if Betty was just in a bad mood.

“Ms. Davidson, did you invite me today for any other reason?”

Betty took the tea and looked at Mikayla with a hint of cold mockery.

“Feel free to speak your mind,” she said.

Mikayla admired Betty’s observational skills.

She didn’t deny it, “I do have something to say, but I’m not sure if it’s

presumptuous.”

Betty chuckled, “Johnny’s dirty deeds are being exposed and blackmailed. You

know about it, right?”

Mikayla was surprised, “So, Mrs. Lane, you are aware too?”

“Call me Betty.”

had a touch of disdain.

Lane doesn’t seem to suit me

the news

what Johnny had done.

do you plan to do?”

was aware that they had been married for over 20 years. With family ties, children, and vested interests, divorce was a

those with stature and social standing like Betty, opted to tolerate the situation when they discovered their partner

won’t tolerate deceit.

their second meeting,

is about to go public. Any mistake could be detrimental, or everything might end

to be a substantial challenge.

foundation in a moment of anger was not something everyone could do.

me to advise you

her

But I know, no matter your decision, you must have your reasons. If there’s any way I can help, feel free to

smile appeared on Betty’s

you and Céleste are both kind people. I’m sorry that the promise I made you before to help you cannot be

“It’s okay.”

she couldn’t invest in Johnny again.

have something to attend to. I’ll take my leave first.”

to the

“Ms. Davidson, if Ansoft changes their mind, do you

instantly understood Betty’s implication.

Johnny might withdraw

about solutions and countermeasures in this

Betty walked out

thoughts but hesitated

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