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.

direction Neil tossed the ring. If I

a thin layer of white, making the search difficult. Soon

voice suddenly came from behind me. I was startled and turned

from the meeting, but then hed gotten a

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

together and said, “Nothing. I heard a puppy whining. I was afraid it might freeze

eyes at the snow I’ve disturbed.

engagement ring Russel Dawson

to him was exhausting. He made

my hands and said, “Am I crazy?

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

They were soft inside, still warm from his hands, and suddenly my hands felt

and led me

days were short, and nights

in the afternoon, the sky had

frame and long strides keeping him ahead.

Small flakes lightly dusted our shoulders.

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

room was warm I no longer felt cold, so I took off the gloves and placed them on

really busy. The fact that he made time

busy so quietly drank my milk.

was good today” Neil put down his phone and told me. He seemed to be genuinely

so too” I responded

to answer the door. I’m going

was a bit

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

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