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.

If I was not mistaken, it should have been somewhere in the green

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

Neil’s voice suddenly came from behind me. I was startled and

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

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

said, “Nothing. I heard a puppy whining. I was afraid it might freeze to death, so I came to

rolled his eyes at the snow I’ve disturbed.

for the engagement ring Russel Dawson gave

to him was exhausting. He made lying

off my hands and said,

know! Neil’s gaze fell on my red, cold hands. He took off his leather gloves, “Put

were soft inside, still warm from his hands, and suddenly

took my hand and led me back towards

days were short, and nights

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

tall frame and long strides keeping him ahead. I could see

again. Small flakes lightly dusted

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

so I took off the gloves and placed them on the

He was really busy. The fact that he made time to

not as busy so quietly drank my milk.

phone and told me. He

too” I responded casually, still

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

a bit

bringing a big box. The person left the box at the door and

in the box. Then, I heard

that a