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.

shifted from my eyes to my lips. His look made me feel uneasy. He

Was I

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

I was speechless

covered mine. His smokey breath made me

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

hell are you guys doing?!”

stopped. He let go of me, and

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

clean with

eyes were red. She looked at Neil, then at

you think.” I started to

she slapped me across the face.

unable to believe Bonnie had slapped me.

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

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

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

trembling, and her

still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand

grabbed my purse, and stormed out without looking

protected me, and yet the

much; how could she

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

on the couch, exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was still awake. She asked,

met some friends, looking for potential suppliers to replace SaintlyBio Corporation.” I

sat next to

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

Which

I asked curiously.