Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 335

I was in a real pickle, wondering if I should hand over the USB stick to Neil.

Malinda, the smart cookie, gathered a lot of dirt on Bonnie. What intrigued me the most was a conversation between Bonnie and Kate Aaron she stumbled upon, hinting at money laundering involving StarGlow Enterprises.

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The conversation wasn’t crystal clear, but it was a smoking gun which proved their knowledge and involvement.

After stewing over it for a bit, I finally copied all the evidence from the USB stick and shot it over to Neil.

About half an hour later, Neil rang me up and asked, “Where did this come from?”

“Malinda gave it to me,” I confessed, “Malinda approached me once before and gave me this stuff. I’ve been covering for her this whole time. If Bonnie knew, she’d be in hot water.”

“Alright, I got it,” Neil sounded serious, “When did she give this to you?”

I thought for a moment and then spilled the beans.

Neil went silent for a bit, then chuckled, “Didn’t want to tell me earlier, huh? Keeping me at arm’s length?”

That question was a bit awkward because I was indeed keeping him at bay. Only after all we’ve been through those days did I decide to hand over the document. It was the last piece of the puzzle between us.

Seeing me silent, Neil probably figured out my answer. He didn’t blame me or mock me; he just sighed lightly.

“I’m not keeping anything from you anymore!”

Instead of grilling me, Neil’s soft sigh made me feel even guiltier.

“Okay, I trust you,” Neil’s voice softened a bit, “You must remember, I’ll always have your back.”

understanding. I was not quite used

long time, and then I finally felt it.

then

and time flew by. The biggest deal on my plate at the time was a business collaboration with Ethan Foster’s FarHorizon Group.

work, I gave Stella a

go. What’s there to be scared of?” Stella didn’t hesitate, “If

then, you pick the

to pick the best place in Rosemont for you,”

dinner would

texted the address and time to Chloe. She

to the rendezvous. On the way there, I got

invitations from Chloe.

made

I were already at

husband will be dining here too. Relax. If Chloe pulls anything, we’ve got enough manpower!” Stella gave me

for dinner but

Hebert around, at least someone could step in

next to Mitch’s. When Mitch saw me, his eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but take a

told me Neil

have had that excited look.

fashionably late. She was all dolled up, looking gorgeous. Her worn-out look from our previous encounter

Chloe were her parents.

the private room. Chloe ordered a ton

Chloe’s

parents expressed their gratitude, and I responded

up, Chloe suddenly smiled at me, “Ms. Finch, Russel called me, asking me not to commit suicide because you promised to have

soon as