Chapter 138
When Mikayla turned around, she saw that the back of Jerome’s hand had turned red from th scalding soup.
I’m sorry The shocked walter hastily apologized. “I couldn’t dodge it in time…
Jerome sald, “It’s not your fault. Go ask the kitchen staff to remake the soup. Charge the cost to my bill.
The waiter left gratefully. Mikayla suppressed the concern that she almost blurted out and said to Jerome, “Rinse your hand with cold water.”
Although she controlled it well, he still caught the concern in her eyes.
He stared at her. “Help me.”
She didn’t refuse. There was a small sink across the corridor, so they walked over. Mikayla turned
on the faucet.
Worried that the water pressure might be too strong, Mikayla cupped some water and slowly poured it on Jerome’s reddish hand.
The warm yellow light in the corridor reflected on her hair and delicate face, giving her a different
kind of delicateness.
He asked, “What do you like?”
Mikayla raised her head inexplicably, and her eyes widened.
Jerome couldn’t help but be gentle when he asked, “Didn’t you say I need to
preferences before giving anything to you?”
She smiled as she recalled what had happened last night.
know your
If he had asked her this in the past, she would gladly have shared all her preferences with him and
concluded by saying, “But I like you the most!”
But now, Mikayla just found it ridiculous. “No need. Although you may have good intentions, I don’t
need you to give me anything.”
Jerome was slightly annoyed by her ridicule and indifference.
But he continued patiently, “Don’t your uncle and aunt want to meet with the boss of Fanell Group? I’ll be free in two days. You can ask them to meet me at Miller Group.”
Mikayla lowered her eyes and continued to rinse the back of his hand. “I told you last time. I hope you don’t interfere with my family’s business. I didn’t say it on impulse. My uncle and aunt are
unaware of the realities, but they’ll soon realize they can only rely on themselves.
Her distant and cold attitude finally made Jerome lose his patience. “I’ve given you chance. up to you whether to accept my help.”
After saying that, he turned off the faucet and said coldly, “Let’s go.”
Mikayla said nothing. She simply wiped her hands dry and followed him to Room No. 1.
Mike had instructed the kitchen staff to serve several dishes quickly. By now, Baldwin and his assistants had become more familiar with Mike.
They all looked up when they heard the sound. Facing their gazes, Jerome calmly took Mikayla in his arms and Introduced her, “This is my wife, Mikayla.”
He then turned to her. “This is Professor Xander and his two assistants.”
She smiled politely. “Nice to meet you. I apologize for what happened just now. I ordered those dishes out of fun.”
Baldwin smiled. “It doesn’t matter. The food you ordered is good. They were green and healthy, ideal for people my age.”
Confronted with his playful banter, she flashed a mischievous smile. “Eating healthy is important, but not because of your age. You don’t look old at all!”
He burst into laughter. “Mrs. Miller, you have quite the gift for conversation. How about joining us?”
Mikayla glanced at Jerome, hoping he’d refuse Baldwin. However, he pulled out a chair for her.. Since Professor Xander has extended the invitation, just join us.”
However, she had little interest in dining there, given that her ribs were still on the table outside!
“The joke is over. You’ve had your chances. Let’s sit down,” Jerome added.
His ambiguous words elicited knowing smiles from Baldwin’s two assistants.
Mikayla’s face turned slightly red. She chat a covert alaro at laroma and the _..
