Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 211

“Sorry, didn’t mean to crash your party. Just need a few words with Mr. Whitmore,” I shot Scarlett an apologetic look before speaking.

Scarlett snorted. She was lounging on the sofa, not bothering to hide her eye-catching figure

Neil adjusted his tie nonchalantly Tm kind of tied up right now. Give me a ring if you need something

“Your phone’s been switched off all afternoon!” I frowned. “It won’t take much of your time. Just some business stuff to discuss.”

Neil flopped back onto the sofa, lighting a cigarette. “If memory serves, our companies stopped doing business soon after our divorce. What’s there to talk about?”

Scarlett suddenly sat up, giving me a wide eyed store. “So, you’re his ex-wife? I knew you looked familiar.”

Two years had passed, and many had forgotten about me.

“Ms. Mitchell, I need a word with him. Can we have a moment?” I asked politely.

Scarlett glanced at Neil, then back at me, and resumed her lounging position “Go ahead, chat here. I’m beat; I’m going to get some sleep. Dont worry, I wont eavesdrop”

Clearly, she didn’t think much of me.

It seemed an ex-wife didn’t warrant any courtesy

Neil stayed silent, puffing away and giving me ambiguous glances.

Scarlett suddenly stretched her legs onto Neil’s lap. I’m so tired. Mr. Whitmore, can you give me a massage?”

Neil glanced at her slim legs. He tossed his cigarette into the ashtray and began massaging her legs.

“Mr. Whitmore is such a gentleman. It’d be a shame if you werent my boyfriend, Scarlett giggled her laughter as light as a bell

felt invisible, completely ignored.

out, but thinking about my

Dominic wouldn’t cut ties with us. Maybe we could resolve our company’s crisis.

to admit that Whitmore Co. was a force to be reckoned with If Neil decided to hit us, things would be

your time, I tried to keep my cool, speaking as

still clinging on?” Scarlett snapped at me. Tve heard you

hand suddenly stopped, his face turning

said this. It’s about

want to talk. Can’t you tell?” Scarlett was peeved, and her date with Neil was

too self-assured

of affection for her. I’ve met too many like her before; I was used to

at Neil, hoping he’d change his mind. No need

again, his gaze fixed on me.

hear that? He’s asking you to leave, Scarlett wore

his tone cold. I

smile froze on Scarlett’s face “You’re serious? You want

me repeat myself. Get out of the Whitmore

impatient Neil, she didn’t dare

huffed, hastily putting on her coat, and stormed

me on her way out, nearly knocking me off

stood up and rushed over to steady me. I quickly stepped back to avoid

changed from one of concern to one of coldness, and his expression

want to talk about? Spit it out.” He

This was the first time we’d sat down face-to-face since our divorce

office was brightly lit. I could see every minute expression on Neil’s face.

SaintlyBio Corporation?” I asked.

Neil responded

Anthony Evans?” I frowned. Was Neil lying to me?