Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 223

The following day dawned with a sense of anticipation in the air.

After breakfast, Mila took her child and accompanied her mother-in-law for a stroll in the garden. It was there that her phone buzzed with a call from Miranda.

Mila excused herself and stepped aside for some privacy. "Miranda."

"Mila, I've got some fantastic news for you!" Miranda's voice was bubbling with excitement, and she couldn't contain herself, spilling everything out like a torrent.

After listening for a few moments, Mila understood the gist. Miranda's partnership with Roland was steady, and although the Lockwood family was still weathering the storm, their foundation was becoming more secure.

"Mila, I spoke to him, and in a few days, he's going to publicly address and dispel the rumors of his disappearance. Once that's done, and we announce the collaboration with the Forest Team, the Wayne family can join in, and nothing will be able to hold you back!"

Mila was thrilled and was about to respond when suddenly there was a sharp cry from Miranda's end, accompanied by the roar of a motorcycle speeding by.

Mila's heart skipped a beat, and she raised her voice in alarm, "Miranda!"

There was no immediate reply, and Mila's anxiety grew as she called out repeatedly. Finally, Miranda's slightly shaky voice came through.

fine. Someone just drove a bit recklessly, almost clipped me. It gave me

sure

we'll be able to

voice had regained its usual liveliness, and although Mila still felt a twinge of worry, she couldn't help

"Very excited."

...

still feeling a little unsteady on her feet. That motorcycle hadn't been careless; it had come straight for her. Were those targeting the

Wayne, are you alright to

holding onto the arm of a man in a sleek black outfit, who had pulled her to safety

his quick reflexes. Without him, she might have been

problem, it's my duty to protect

bodyguard with a black cap and mask, was none other than Roland. His eyes, the only visible part of his face,

a bit annoyed. She glared at Roland, "If it weren't for you, would I

had agreed to partner with Roland. The plan was for her to be the public face, causing a distraction while various interests attacked the Lockwood family, allowing Roland's

in the boardroom, resorted to underhanded tactics, and she'd been through a lot recently. If it weren't for Mila