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 was not mistaken, it should

thin layer of white, making the search difficult. Soon enough, my hands

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

but then hed gotten a black coat on top, adding a

and black clothes, Neil’s skin had a soft glow. He didn’t

I heard a puppy whining. I was

Neil rolled his eyes at

engagement ring Russel Dawson gave you?”

to him was exhausting. He made

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

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

still warm from his hands, and suddenly my hands felt

and led me back towards

were short, and nights were

four or five in the afternoon, the sky had darkened. The wind howled.

strides keeping him ahead. I could see

again. Small flakes lightly

moment we entered the mansion, the housekeeper greeted us. “Would you

felt cold, so I took off the gloves and

the couch checking his phone. He was really busy. The fact that

busy so quietly drank my milk.

Neil put down his phone and told me. He seemed to be genuinely complimenting me.

so too” I responded

later. Remember to answer the door. I’m going

a bit puzzled A gift?

an hour later, sure enough, someone knocked on the door, bringing a

was in the

a puppy?