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.

ring. If I was

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

are you doing?” Neil’s voice suddenly came from behind me. I was startled and turned

his suit from the meeting, but then hed gotten a black coat on top, adding a touch of elegance to his

black clothes, Neil’s skin had a soft glow. He didn’t look like he

and said, “Nothing. I heard a puppy whining. I was afraid

Neil rolled his eyes at the

you looking for the engagement ring Russel Dawson

exhausting.

I was getting better at acting, so I just brushed off my hands and said, “Am I crazy? Do I need more trouble

cold hands. He took off

on his gloves. They were soft inside, still warm from his

my hand and led me back towards the

and nights were long.

five in the afternoon, the sky had darkened. The

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

snow again. Small flakes lightly

The moment we entered the mansion, the housekeeper greeted us. “Would you like dinner prepared earlier today? “Hum”Neil responded. So, the housekeeper got busy with dinner.

the gloves

sat on the couch checking his phone. He was really busy. The fact that he made time to argue with me

as busy so quietly drank my

down his phone and told me. He seemed to

too” I responded casually, still

a gift coming later. Remember to answer the door. I’m going to

bit puzzled A gift?

sure enough, someone knocked on the door, bringing a

the box. Then, I heard

that a puppy?