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.

to my lips. His look made me feel uneasy.

lipstick? Was I out

he frowned. This color is too

I was speechless

breath made me feel like I was smoking a soft

Just as

are

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

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

with a tissue, then fixed my hair

eyes were red. She looked

not what you think.” I started to explain.

the

cheek, unable to believe Bonnie had slapped me.

grabbed Bonnie’s wrist, pushing her onto the couch. His face was dark and scary. He demanded, “What

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

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

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

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

grabbed my purse, and stormed out without

me, Neil protected me, and yet the

how could she possibly

came from behind me. I didn’t stop;

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

some friends, looking for potential suppliers to

sat next

Disappointment and tiredness filled my mom’s face, “Actually, there’s a suitable company, but we couldn’t strike a

Which

I asked