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.

Neil tossed the ring. If I was not mistaken, it should have been

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

from behind

in his suit from the meeting, but then hed gotten a black coat

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

I was afraid it might freeze

rolled his eyes at the snow I’ve disturbed.

engagement ring Russel Dawson

him was exhausting. He made lying hard.

hands and said, “Am

hands. He

warm from his hands, and suddenly my

hand and led me

and

afternoon, the sky had darkened.

me along the damp path, his tall frame and long strides keeping him ahead. I could

snow again. Small flakes

mansion, the housekeeper greeted us. “Would you like dinner prepared earlier today? “Hum”Neil

I took off the gloves and placed them on the table. The housekeeper poured us two cups of hot

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

not as busy so quietly drank

and told me. He

I responded casually, still

the door. I’m going to take a shower” With

was a bit

later, sure enough, someone knocked on the door, bringing a big box. The person left the box at the

unsure of what was in the box. Then, I heard a pitiful

that a puppy?