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

did I put on lipstick? Was I out

over my lips, then he frowned. This color is too tacky, it doesn’t

I was speechless

His smokey breath made me feel like I

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

the hell are you guys

me, and

dinner. She looked shocked and furious, glaring at me and

wiping my lips clean with a tissue, then fixed

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

think.”

slapped me across the face. My ears

my cheek, unable to believe Bonnie had slapped me.

wrist, pushing her onto the couch. His face was

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

were trembling, and her eyes were full of hatred and anger towards me.

raised my hand and slapped

and

hit me, Neil protected me, and yet the person being protected

cherished Neil so much; how could she

Bonnie’s shrill scream came from behind me. I didn’t stop; instead, I quickly entered the

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

for potential suppliers

progress?’ Mom sat next to me

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

Which

I asked