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.

look made me feel uneasy. He

Was I out of

lips, then he frowned. This color is too tacky,

I was speechless

made me feel like I was smoking a soft

dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was about to push him away, Bonnie’s voice came from the

hell are you guys

stopped. He let go of me, and my lipstick still smeared around his

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

quickly stood up, wiping my lips clean with a

over to me. Her eyes were red. She looked at Neil,

think.” I

me across the face. My ears

my cheek, unable to believe Bonnie had

her onto the couch. His face was dark and scary.

she was full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend now! We’re about to get engaged. How could you do this with

I forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His

and her eyes were full of hatred and anger towards

still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand and slapped Neil

I cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed out without looking

protected me, and yet the

how could she possibly

Bonnie’s shrill scream came from behind me. I didn’t

I got home, I slumped on the couch, exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was still

some friends, looking for potential suppliers

Mom sat next to me and asked.

Disappointment and tiredness filled my mom’s face, “Actually,

Which

asked curiously.