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.

eyes to my lips. His look made me feel uneasy. He was like a beast

on lipstick? Was I out

over my lips, then he frowned.

I was speechless

Neil’s lips covered mine. His smokey breath made me feel like I was

aback, my pupils dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was about to push him away,

hell are you guys

stopped. He let go of me, and my

dinner. She looked shocked and furious,

quickly stood up, wiping my lips clean with a

eyes were red. She looked at

think.” I started

she slapped me across the face. My ears

cheek, unable to believe Bonnie had slapped

wrist, pushing her onto the couch. His face was dark and scary. He demanded,

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

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

lips were trembling, and her eyes were full of hatred

my still-stinging cheek, then raised my

grabbed my purse, and

Neil protected me, and

much; how could

scream came from behind me. I didn’t stop;

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

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

sat next to me

my mom’s face, “Actually, there’s a suitable company, but we couldn’t

Which

asked curiously.