Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 212

In my dad’s family, three generations have been government officials. They’ve always stuck to their guns, never abused their power.

My mom and I have always stood by my dad’s principles. We were really proud of him.

“Neil, I know you’ve got beef with my family. I get it, but can you separate personal feelings from business, okay?” I asked with sincerity.

Neil heaved a big sigh, “How can you expect a jerk to keep things professional?”

His gutsy confession of being a jerk left me at a loss for words.

Suddenly, Neil stood up and walked over to me. He bent down close to me, so close that I could see his eyelashes.

I held my breath, taken aback.

“I didnt target your family intentionally, but I could make SaintlyBio Corporation change their minds. You need my help?” he asked in a low voice.

“Yes. That’s exactly what I need.” I tried to keep it cool.

Neil grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him. He winked, looking curious. “Your dad can’t interveng, but what about your mom’s family?”

I was caught off guard. My mom’s family had some complex connections and old scores to settle, so I didn’t want to go into it.

Unless it was a life-and-death situation, my mom wouldn’t ask her family for help.

“If you step in and tell SaintlyBio Corporation not to target my family, this problem should be a piece of cake.” I didn’t resist Neil’s grip.

“You really think highly of me, your ex-husband. That’s kind of flattering” Neil chuckled. His face softened, but I didn’t let my guard down.

I just grunted a hmm, not saying much.

made me feel uneasy. He was like a beast that spotted its

I put on lipstick? Was I out

over my lips, then he frowned. This color is too tacky, it doesn’t suit

I was speechless

mine. His smokey breath made me feel like I was smoking a soft cigarette.

kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was about to push him away, Bonnie’s voice

hell are

stopped. He let go of me, and my lipstick

a thermos, apparently bringing Neil dinner. She looked shocked and furious, glaring

lips clean with a tissue, then fixed

me. Her eyes were red. She looked

not what you think.” I started to explain.

me across the

touched my cheek, unable to believe Bonnie had

the couch. His face was dark and scary. He demanded, “What the hell are

With tears in her eyes, she was full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend now! We’re about

nothing to do with her. I forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His

even more shocked. Her lips were trembling, and her eyes were full of

still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand

my purse, and

Neil protected me,

much; how could she

from behind me. I didn’t stop; instead, I quickly entered the elevator and left.

mom was still awake. She asked, “Rena, where did you go

some friends, looking for potential suppliers to replace SaintlyBio Corporation.” I replied.

progress?’ Mom sat next to

my mom’s face, “Actually, there’s a suitable company,

Which

I asked curiously.