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.

His look made me feel uneasy. He was like a beast

on lipstick? Was I out of

he frowned. This color is too tacky, it doesn’t suit you”

I was speechless

lips covered mine. His smokey breath made me feel like I

composure. Just as I was about to push him away, Bonnie’s

hell are you guys

and

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

my lips clean with a

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

not what you think.” I started to

me across the face. My ears rang.

my cheek, unable to believe Bonnie

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

Neil to defend me. With tears in her eyes, she was full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend

forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His

her eyes were full of hatred and anger towards

raised my hand and slapped Neil

cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed

protected

cherished Neil so much; how could she

from behind me. I didn’t stop;

my mom was still

for potential suppliers to

next to me and asked.

face, “Actually, there’s

Which

I asked