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 away” This 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?
sense Bonnie’s complex emotions in that
leaving: Oscar said, unable to listen any longer. His face displayed a mix of disappointment and sadness. He muttered something under his breath before
was gone, I spoke up. “Can you two discuss whatever you
turned around, shooting me a resentful glance. It seemed like she wanted to say something, but in
calm, “Did you reserve Vicente’s ‘Harmony in Nature?
pulled them over myself, not wanting to hear
to see that he’s only interested in what he’s lost or can’t have. The more Bonnie pushes,
didn’t have our conflicts, I might even want to offer her some advice.
to see that Neil had
and effective.
the door, wanting to lock it, but Neil was faster. He had returned and locked it himself.
me from the chair next to
my eyes closed. “But I know he was involved in the
I’ll have people to protect you
opened my eyes, rejecting his offer without much thought. “It’s not necessary. I’ve already reported
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
of me either. I knew Finn was the
need Neil to arrange for my protection. If I needed a bodyguard, I could hire one
Neil, you don’t need to worry about me,” I replied calmly.
on his forehead seemed like a small mountain range. “I made
hospital, helped me deal with the culprit. I’m thankful for that. But please, don’t do
Neil. The last thing he wanted to hear was that I wanted to draw a clear boundary between us, but I didn’t want any
avoid further
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