Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 168

I made a U–turn at an intersection, trying to catch up with Kate for a clearer look, but she was nowhere to be found.

I felt a tinge of disappointment, but quickly shrugged it off–after all, I had no intention to get tangled up with them again, so there was no reason to be disappointed.

I composed myself and drove off.

Life after returning home was pretty chill. I either visited Oscar in the hospital or hung out with Leila and Quincy at Stella Wallace’s place.

Oscar was recovering well and was discharged about a week later.

On the day he was discharged, I went to pick him up, planning to introduce him to someone over a meal.

“Trene, where are you taking me?” Oscar asked curiously from the passenger seat.

“Have you heard of Raymon Homes?” I asked.

1 know it. That’s a good real estate company. I applied there once but didn’t get the job,” Oscar said, looking slightly surprised. “You’re taking me there?”

I chuckled, “Not to the company, but to meet the boss. Show him what you’ve got and if you get a chance to get in, start as a technician, Someone will guide you, and you can work your way up to be an engineer or a project manager.”

Oscar was clearly delighted and said excitedly. “Really? If I can get in, the opportunities there would definitely be better than my current company!”

“Definitely.” I had this plan all along. If I treat Oscar as my brother, I should take care of him like a brother.

Raymon Homes CEO was named Raymon. We agreed to meet at Blissful Brews.

Upon reaching the cafe, I made a call first.

Raymon happily said, “Great, come on in. I have a business partner here. We can all chat together”

“Sounds good.” I hung up the phone and said to Oscar, “Let’s go, they’re waiting for us.”

cafe entrance, I pushed the door open, and a wave of

sitting across from him. They glanced back at the sound of the

Cooper exclaimed in

at Oscar next to me.

fifties,

find Raymon through my parents but asked Stella

father’s job, it’s inappropriate for me to contact others in his name.

aware of my relationship with Neil, or else he would

glanced awkwardly at

got unhappy at the sight of Neil. Trene,

sit with Mr.

Rosemont. Since he was here, I didn’t want

He silently nodded and sat

for four. Raymon asked a waiter to bring an extra

me, and I pretended

boring. Let’s go have some drinks. I’m buying.

him, socializing was routine.

me, and signaled him not

seek help today, so we had to play by other people’s

cafe to a restaurant, ordered a table full of food,

worked in various bars before and had built up a good tolerance for alcohol. He and Raymon were

come, I toast you!” Raymon, flushed from drinking,

Cooper a lot, but wasn’t as enthusiastic with me. After all,

connections, would I still need to

tolerance. You’ve only drunk this much, and that’s disrespectful to

because I was on my period and needed

raised my glass and said to Raymon with a smile.

like you, Ms. Finch!” Raymon, probably drunk, suddenly grabbed my hand and said inappropriately.