Chapter 174

Neil’s recent behavior was like he had been possessed by a demon. The last time I saw him, he exuded a chilly aura, and now, he was radiating an aura that screamed stay awayThis aloofness made him seem like a stranger to me

I had been married to him for five years, and I knew deep down that his character was cold, but not in this gloomy coldness. All in all, there was something strangely unsettling about him now

After Bonnie finished mocking Oscar, she turned to leave, but Neil’s presence startled her. She took two steps back and leaned against the foot of the hospital bed

Neil Bonnie called out, her voice carrying a hint of nervousness.

Get out of my sight Neil’s lips finally moved. Fuck off

Bonnie’s back was turned to me, so I couldn’t see her expression, but her voice was composed Neil, why are you avoiding me? I’m not here to pester you There are some matters that need discussion.

So she came to see me just to meet Neil?

Neil’s voice was cold as ice. There’s nothing between us to discuss, including your current identity. No matter whose foster daughter you are, don’t

bother me.

Bonnie was left speechless for a moment. She had worked hard to secure her status as the vice president’s adopted daughter of a major overseas corporation. She even brought back two hundred million dollars to invest in Rosemont. Shouldn’t Neil be reevaluating her given all this?

Even though Whitmore Co. was powerful, business still needed to be conducted. He couldn’t just ignore the opportunities right in front of him, could he?

complex emotions in

mix of disappointment and sadness. He muttered something under his

Oscar was gone, I spoke up. “Can you two discuss

around, shooting me a resentful glance. It seemed like she wanted to say

you reserve Vicente’s ‘Harmony in Nature? Can you sell it to me? I can offer a

the covers and pulled them over myself, not wanting

is particularly so. I’ve come to see that he’s only interested in what he’s lost or can’t have. The more Bonnie pushes, the more

I didn’t have our conflicts, I might even want to offer her some

I lifted the covers to see that Neil had grabbed

and effective.

got out of bed and rushed to the door, wanting to lock it, but Neil was faster. He had returned and locked it himself.

Finn Hackett?” Neil asked me from the chair

absentmindedly with my eyes closed. “But I know he was involved in the

he might be retaliating against you. I’ll have people to protect

offer without much thought. “It’s not necessary. I’ve already reported

glint passed through Neil’s eyes. He was clearly dissatisfied with my refusal. He said in a low voice, ‘Do you think it’s that simple? Even though he knows who you are, he dared to make a move against you So don’t play games

afraid of me either. I knew Finn was the kind of person

for my protection. If I needed a

find my own bodyguard when the time comes. Neil, you don’t need to

this?” Neil’s brow furrowed, and the crease on his forehead seemed like a small mountain range. “I

us now. You brought me to the hospital, helped me deal

Neil. The last thing he wanted to hear was that I wanted to draw a clear boundary between

avoid

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