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

invisible, completely ignored.

walked out, but thinking about my mom’s hardship, I

ties with

that Whitmore Co. was a force to be reckoned with If

I need is ten minutes of your time, I

deal? You’re his ex wife, why are you still clinging on?” Scarlett snapped at me. Tve heard you chased Neil for five years before you guys tied the knot. Looks like its true.

hand suddenly stopped, his face turning

It’s about business,” I replied

didn’t want to talk. Can’t you tell?”

too self-assured

slightest bit of affection for her. I’ve met too many like her before; I

he’d change his mind.

spoke again,

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

tone cold. I was talking to you”

on Scarlett’s face “You’re serious? You want me to

of the Whitmore Co. building! Neil

dare to throw a tantrum. She couldn’t afford to offend

huffed, hastily putting on her coat, and

bumped into me on her way out, nearly knocking me off balance.

stood up and rushed over to steady me.

to one of coldness, and his expression

about? Spit it out.” He sat

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

could see every minute expression on Neil’s face. There was no warmth in his eyes.

you know SaintlyBio

Neil responded

know Anthony Evans?” I frowned. Was Neil