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.

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

on lipstick? Was I

then he frowned. This color is

I was speechless

mine. His smokey breath made me feel like I was smoking a

was taken aback, my pupils dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was about

hell are you guys doing?!”

me, and my lipstick still smeared around his

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

wiping my lips clean with a tissue, then fixed my

were red. She

it’s not what you think.” I started

she slapped me across the face. My

to believe Bonnie had slapped me.

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

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

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

even more shocked. Her lips were trembling, and her eyes

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

grabbed my purse, and stormed

me, Neil protected me, and yet the

so much; how could she possibly

from behind me. I didn’t stop; instead, I quickly entered

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

suppliers to

progress?’ Mom sat next to me and

face, “Actually, there’s a

Which

asked curiously.