Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 282

Well, since Neil had put it that way, there was no room for negotiation

We were talking big shots from Rosemont Making a fool of yourself in front of them? Heavy consequences.

Gloria’s face turned ugly, all her usual grace and dignity was gone She was looking at Bonnie, her eyes full of disappointment.

The host whispered to Bonnie, “Ms Tueley, please return to your seat.”

“Okay. “Bonnie responded with a downcast head, placed her speech on the podium, and quickly exited the stage.

I picked up her discarded speech, gave it a once-over, and tossed it into the nearby trash. Then, I continued where Bonnie had left off.

I was pretty pleased with Bonnie’s performance. It got my gears turning: my delivery was light but powerful.

About ten minutes later, my talk was over The room burst into applause.

I knew I did good that day

Bonnie, on the other hand, was a mess. From the moment she returned to her seat to the end of the summit, she had kept her head down, staring at the table. Her mind clearly elsewhere.

“Ms. Finch, hold up.” Everyone else had left, but Gloria stopped me. She brought Bonnie over. This was Bonnie’s fault today. She shouldn’t have taken your speech.”

Bonnie glanced at me, but I didn’t see any regret in her eyes.

I simply gave a cold laugh without saying a word and left.

On the way back, I had someone look into the mysterious phone number to see who called me. It might have given the cops a lead.

All I could do then was to wait for the investigation to bear fruit or for the caller to contact me again.

When I got back to Sterling Estates, I couldn’t help but think of the ring Neil tossed. It had been a few days: I wondered if anyone found it.

in the direction Neil tossed the ring. If I

had made the ground a thin layer of white, making the search

from behind me. I was startled

a black coat on top, adding a touch of elegance to his cold

snow and black clothes, Neil’s skin had a soft

hands together and said, “Nothing. I heard a puppy whining. I was afraid it might freeze to death, so I came to look.”

puppy?” Neil rolled his eyes

looking for the engagement ring

him was exhausting. He made

acting, so I just brushed off my hands and said,

fell on my red, cold hands. He

still warm

and led me back

and nights were long.

in the afternoon, the sky had darkened. The wind howled.

long strides keeping him ahead. I could see his profile and the slope of his shoulders.

again. Small flakes lightly dusted our shoulders.

we entered the mansion, the housekeeper greeted us. “Would you like dinner prepared

gloves and placed them on the table. The housekeeper poured

the couch checking his phone. He was really busy. The fact that he made time to

was not as busy so

was good today” Neil put down his phone and told

too” I responded casually, still drinking my

a gift coming later. Remember to answer the door. I’m going to take a shower” With that,

was a bit puzzled A

sure enough, someone knocked on the door, bringing a

unsure of what was in the box.

that a puppy?