Chapter 176

Jerome remained calm.

“Is she here as well?!

His unexpected response stunned Baldwin.

Mikayla knew that Baldwin misunderstood their relationship because of the cucumber prank.

He probably teased them as he thought they were putting on an act.

She called out to Baldwin to ease the awkwardness nonetheless.

“Professor Xander.”

Jerome spun around, but she paid him no attention.

Instead, she said, “Thank you so much for letting me have a tour around the institute. I’ll get going first,”

Mikayla barely took a step into his office before she left swiftly.

Just as she reached her car, she realized Jerome was walking toward her as well.

Wasn’t he visiting Baldwin regarding something important?

Why did he come out so quickly?

Still, she didn’t bother with him.

She opened the door and was just about to get in when Jerome stopped her.

for

What about

fixated on her as he said, “If so, why did you leave

wondered whether he was implying that he’d help her out.

heard that this project is under Ms. White. How can I even take advantage

his

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work on the project as the chief director?”

that wasn’t why Mikayla

was pissed at

surge of exasperation flooded through her as she recalled the pair of diamond earrings.

do you want? Spit it out, or get lost! I don’t want any of

say that

that her impersonation of it

expected, Jerome’s

a strained voice, “Why didn’t you accept

Mikayla snickered.

you an expert at that? I believe you know better

at a loss for words.

didn’t pick up your call because I was in a meeting. When I came out of the meeting, you were already at my office.”

you developing dementia? Is that the only time you didn’t answer my calls?” she

or text

would neglect her calls or

  1. to.

up their

coax a woman in time, she’d

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