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.

okay, I'm fine. Someone just drove a bit recklessly, almost clipped me. It gave me

sure

we'll be able to see each

still felt a twinge of worry, she couldn't help but smile

"Very excited."

...

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

you alright

back to reality. She steadied herself by holding onto the arm of a man in a sleek black outfit, who had

grateful for his quick reflexes. Without him, she might have

problem, it's my

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

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

causing a distraction while various interests attacked the Lockwood family, allowing Roland's team to reclaim assets

business adversaries, unable to beat her in the boardroom, resorted to underhanded tactics, and she'd been through