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.

just drove a bit recklessly, almost clipped me. It

you sure you're

in a few days, we'll be able to see each other

still felt a twinge of

"Very excited."

...

little unsteady on her feet. That motorcycle hadn't been careless; it had come straight for her.

are you alright

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

quick reflexes. Without him, she

it's my

black cap and mask, was none other than Roland. His eyes, the only visible part

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

plan was for her to be the public face, causing a distraction while various interests attacked the Lockwood family, allowing Roland's team to reclaim assets and clean up The Lockwood Group.

and she'd been through a

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