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.

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

the ground a thin layer of

you doing?” Neil’s voice suddenly came from

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

soft glow. He didn’t look like he was in

heard a puppy whining. I was afraid it

rolled his eyes at the snow I’ve

you looking for the engagement ring Russel Dawson

exhausting. He made lying hard.

at acting, so I just brushed off my hands and said, “Am I crazy?

my red, cold hands. He took

warm from his hands, and suddenly my hands felt warm again.

hand and led me back towards

were short, and nights

the afternoon, the sky had

long strides keeping him ahead. I could see his profile

to snow again. Small flakes lightly

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

I took off the gloves and placed them on the table. The housekeeper

his phone. He was really busy. The

so

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

so too” I responded casually, still

the door. I’m going to take a shower”

bit puzzled A

on the door, bringing a big box. The person left the box at

was in the box. Then, I heard a pitiful sound,

a puppy?