Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

Chapter 96

“Don’t worry, Jerome gave the green light for me to bring a companion,” Mikayla reassured, showing Mike the message on her phone. She had left out the part about Jerome peeking at her.

“Will this do?” she asked.

After checking the messages, Mike guided them toward the hotel entrance. He said, “Right this way, Mrs. Miller, Ms. Holmes,”

Mikayla gracefully linked arms with Betty as the two walked inside the elevator.

Upon entering the ballroom, they were enveloped in the warm glow of radiant lights. Dressed In fancy suits and gowns, the guests engaged in lively conversations, surrounded by the soft melodies in the air.

Mike excused himself to find Jerome, leaving Mikayla and Betty to make their way to the guest area.

When the other guests glimpsed Betty, a wave of hushed whispers rippled through the crowd.

“Isn’t that Mrs. Lane from Ansoft Enterprise? What’s she doing here?” someone inquired.

“That’s not Mrs. Lane anymore; she’s now Ms. Holmes after the divorce,” another commented.

“She’s likely here seeking investors. Word is, Johnny Lane took off with Ansoft’s core technologies and a good chunk of money. The company’s facing some serious financial issues now,” a man assumed.

“That makes sense. Look, she even brought along a charming young lady. She must be the PR manager for Ansoft,” a woman agreed.

Just then, the guests saw Mike come over and informed Mikayla with respect, “Mrs. Miller, Mr. Miller will be joining you soon. I will be on my way.”

and replied, “Okay.”

the room after their brief exchange.

a badge announcing

suddenly dawned on them that the woman in their midst was none other than Jerome’s

wave of astonishment swept through the crowd.

nor had he brought her to any events before. What made it even more surprising was

smiling. She had invited Betty to the banquet on purpose to show that Ansoft Enterprise still had strong

played a role as their patron, Mikayla left that to their

fancy banquets usually favored the powerful and ignored the less influential.

spouse of Jerome Miller, nobody would dare to ridicule Ansoft Enterprise. Instead, people got curious and were now interested in the

was exactly what Mikayla planned.

the skepticism and caution

meet Mrs. Miller. Though she usually avoids parties, she’s

explanation, the guests responded with flattering compliments.

and figure. We wouldn’t have guessed who

love to get to know you better, just like Ms. Holmes,” another

responded to the compliments

a loud voice proclaimed in the ballroom, “Mr. Miller has arrived!”

gaze shifted toward the source of the voice, including Mikayla’s.

crowd, none could overshadow his