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.

made me feel uneasy. He was like a beast that spotted its

lipstick? Was

over my lips, then he frowned.

I was speechless

breath made me feel like

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

hell are

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

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

my lips clean with a tissue, then fixed my

to me. Her eyes were red. She

you think.”

across the face. My

touched my cheek, unable to believe Bonnie had slapped me.

was dark and scary. He demanded, “What the hell are

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

I forced her.” Neil took all the

Her lips were trembling, and her eyes were full of hatred and anger towards

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

my purse, and stormed out

been stunned. She hit me, Neil protected me, and yet the person being protected slapped Neil.

Neil so much; how could she possibly

me. I didn’t stop; instead,

slumped on the couch, exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was

friends, looking for potential suppliers to replace SaintlyBio

Mom sat next to

shook my head. Disappointment and tiredness filled my mom’s face, “Actually, there’s

Which

asked curiously.