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 like a beast

I put on lipstick? Was I out of

rubbed over my lips, then he frowned.

I was speechless

breath made me feel like I was smoking a soft

dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was

the hell are you

and my lipstick

doorway, holding a thermos, apparently bringing Neil dinner. She looked shocked and

clean with a tissue, then

me. Her eyes were red. She

not what you think.” I started to explain.

slapped me across the face. My

to believe

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

taken aback. She didn’t expect Neil to defend me. With tears in her eyes, 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 her?!”

to do with her. I forced her.” Neil took all

trembling, and her eyes

my still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand and

cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed

been stunned. She hit me, Neil protected me, and yet

cherished Neil so much; how could she possibly

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

got home, I slumped on the couch, exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was still awake. She asked, “Rena, where did you go this

some friends, looking for potential suppliers to

next to me

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

Which

I asked curiously.