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.

gaze shifted from my eyes to my lips. His look made me

lipstick? Was I

gently rubbed over my lips, then he frowned. This color is

I was speechless

breath made me feel like I

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

hell are you

me, and

Neil dinner. She looked

up, wiping my lips clean with a tissue, then fixed

stormed over to me. Her eyes were red. She looked

not what you think.”

she slapped me across the face. My ears

cheek, unable to believe Bonnie

Bonnie’s wrist, pushing her onto the couch. His face was dark and scary.

her eyes, she was full of resentment

has nothing to do with her. I forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His voice was cold when he spoke to Bonnie.

and her eyes were full of

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

cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed

must have been stunned. She hit me, Neil protected me, and yet the person being protected

how could she

came from behind me. I didn’t

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

met some friends, looking for potential suppliers to

next to

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

Which

I asked