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.

really here for the distribution rights?”

about

so, why did you leave in a hurry? Isn’t taking advantage of the situation your forte?”

implying

retorted, “I heard that this project is under Ms. White. How can I even take advantage of

his eyebrows.

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to work on the project as the chief

wasn’t why Mikayla was pissed.

pissed at him, specifically!

surge of exasperation flooded through her as she recalled

do you want? Spit it out, or get lost! I don’t want any of your nonsense right now!”

used to say that to her

familiar with it that her

expected, Jerome’s expression darkened.

to maintain his composure, he asked in a strained voice, “Why didn’t

Mikayla snickered.

an expert at that? I believe you know better excuses than

a

was in a meeting. When I

that the only time you didn’t answer my calls?” she snapped.

or text him very often back

him extremely irritated, and he would neglect her calls or

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at how she began to dredge up their past, Jerome recalled what Connor

coax a woman in time, she’d bring up every single

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