Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 220

I didn’t plan on inviting Neil for meal, but since he already started munching, my words just choked back.

Indeed, he’s been a big help today, he even went the extra mile and ordered a feast. He’s been quite thoughtful

I focused on my food, doing my best to ignore Neil He’s always quiet when eating, giving our meal a serene ambiance.

Just as we were halfway through, Neil’s phone started buzzing non stop, probably someone bombarding him with messages.

He glanced at his phone, an annoyed expression on his face. I bet it was either Bonnie or Scarlett blowing up his phone.

“Neil, go handle your business.” I took the chance to say.

“No. Let’s continue eating. Neil peeled a shrimp and put it on my plate, replying nonchalantly.

I looked at the shrimp on my plate, feeling a bit mixed up. We weren’t at that lovey dovey stage yet.

So, I put the shrimp back on Neil’s plate. He gave me a meaningful look and asked, “Are you disgusted by me?”

I shook my head, “No. I just don’t feel like eating shrimp.”

He got the message, didn’t say anything else, and just ate the shrimp himself.

By the time we were almost done, Neil’s phone started ringing again This time was a call. I sneakily glanced, and the caller ID read “Annoying Fool”. Annoying Fool? That nickname felt a bit ambiguous. But it definitely wasn’t referring to Bonnie.

Neil glanced at his phone and hung up. I quietly continued eating

“I’ll clean up” Seeing Neil about to clear up the table, I stood up and said I was feeling a lot better, like my fever had subsided.

“I got this” Neil ignored me, dumped the leftovers in the bin, and carefully took out the trash.

didn’t look as agitated as last night. He was calm throughout, but I

I cleaned myself up before heading to the office.

was on the phone. My intuition told me it was probably that “Annoying Fool”. Neil saw my car too. We

office, my phone rang. It was

sank. That woman’s voice today crushed the feelings I was beginning to have for him last night.

I wasn’t

on calling him back. I

over to speak. When I arrived at my office, I found several shareholders waiting for me. Their goal was simple. They thought I couldn’t handle the responsibility of managing the company,

happen. I argued with them

the time everyone else left at the end of the day. I

dong The landline rang. It was an internal

is here. He wants to see you. Are you available?”

to see me at the office? I frowned, “Let him

Russel walked into my office, looking a bit worried, “Rena, today

a glass of water and said, ‘Sit down and have

at me, sighed in despair, and sat down on the

sat across from him. We both remained silent. He must’ve come to explain the call this

called this morning, I was about to go into a meeting, so someone else picked

point. I’ve been busy recently, and bottling up things would

to visit me at the office this morning. After she picked up your call, my phone died, so

explanation sounded reasonable, but I didn’t quite

it was a woman’s

I got it I actually didn’t have anything important. I

relief. His tone was full of apologies, “This won’t happen again. Are you off work?

I look like I’m in the mood for dinner now? I’m thinking about how to deal with those shareholders.

just shook my head tiredly and said, “No, thanks. I want to go

was a very sharp person. He sensed something was off from