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.

lips. His look made me feel uneasy. He was

Was I out of

frowned. This color

I was speechless

made me feel like I was smoking a soft

dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was about to push him away, Bonnie’s voice came from

are

me, and my lipstick still smeared

Neil dinner. She looked shocked and furious, glaring at

my lips clean with a tissue,

were red. She

think.” I started to explain.

slapped me across the

cheek, unable to believe

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

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

has nothing to do with her. I forced her.” Neil took all the blame.

Her lips were trembling, and her eyes were full

raised my hand and slapped Neil across the

cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed out without

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

so much; how could she possibly hit

scream came from behind me. I didn’t stop; instead,

exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was still awake. She asked,

potential suppliers to replace SaintlyBio Corporation.”

progress?’ Mom sat next

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

Which

I asked