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

I’m leaving: Oscar said, unable to listen any longer. His face displayed a mix of disappointment and sadness. He muttered something under his breath before quietly exiting

you two discuss whatever you need to outside? I

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

Vicente’s ‘Harmony in

over myself, not wanting to hear any

inherently selfish, and Neil is particularly so. I’ve come to see that he’s only interested in what he’s lost or can’t have.

Bonnie and I didn’t have our conflicts, I might even want

let out a startled cry. I lifted the covers to see that Neil had grabbed her and pulled her out

and effective.

to lock it, but Neil was faster. He had returned and locked it

Finn Hackett?” Neil asked me from the chair next to him.

don’t,” I answered absentmindedly with my eyes closed. “But I know he was involved in the incident at Zion

I’ll have people to protect you in the coming

eyes, rejecting his offer without much thought. “It’s not necessary. I’ve already reported to the police. If it’s really Finn,

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

me either. I knew Finn was the kind of

for my protection. If I needed

bodyguard when the time comes. Neil, you don’t need to worry about

furrowed, and the crease on his forehead seemed like a small mountain range. “I made a

the hospital, helped me deal with the culprit. I’m thankful for that. But please, don’t do these things for me anymore. Spare

knew these words would anger Neil. The last thing he wanted to hear was that I wanted to draw a clear boundary between us, but

avoid further

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