Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 206

Neil was just around the corner. He was looking dapper in a simple yet subtly luxurious suit, always looking sharp and exuding a mature masculine charm.

At the sound of Bonnie’s voice, he turned his head. His gaze barely lingered on me, as if I were just air. In his eyes, there was only Bonnie, and he looked at her with a gaze full of adoration

My mom quickly took note of my reaction, and then her face relaxed.

Thanks for coming despite your busy schedule.” Bonnie said, latching onto Neil as he approached, making her look like she had two big rocks to lean on. When she talked to Neil, there was a clear, playful tone in her voice.

Gloria gave a small smile to Neil, ‘Mr. Whitmore, it’s an honor for all of us at StarGlow Enterprises to have you here. Your presence adds shine to our humble company

“Ms. Gloria, you’re too modest Neil replied, his smile faint

From their words and expressions, I could only see their hypocrisy

But hypocrisy was the norm. Alicia once told me that if you want to make money, you need to be good at socializing and talking to people. Sincerity was not necessarily the key to success, but could actually be a fatal flaw

Then I saw some familiar faces. They were Stella and Barbara’s parents. They came over to say hi when they saw me and my mom

Not far from us, Alicia, dressed in a chic suit and exuding a strong aura, was happily chatting with others.

“Mom, I’m going to find Alicia” I whispered to my mom

“Go ahead. She nodded.

Just as I started to move, Bonnie followed me. She quickened her pace and stopped me.

“What’s up?” I asked, wondering what she wanted.

wine, her expression sincere and her tone apologetic, “Irene, I wanted to take this occasion to toast to you and apologize. Can we

for a

“Now that you’re with Russel and I’m about to get engaged to Neil, there’s no reason for us to be against each

think so? What was the purpose of

this question,

was established to compete with my family’s company. Bonnie, as one

stood behind Bonnie. They looked great

tall, looked petite and provoked a desire to

down

replied shyly, “Nothing: I just wanted to apologize to Irene. I

at

me, his eyes cold, reminding me of the

what I did or said, he

still unwilling to forgive me. I’ve done her wrong before. Well, I’ll

in response, not

other things to do. I’ll leave now I gave them an awkward smile and went to find

saw me, she quickly pulled me

how could I not come?” I found a spot to sit and looked at

are big shots Alicia sighed, “I didn’t want to come originally, but my dad forced me. Sean also invited

among the crowd He was chatting with

attention

I

yet, we haven’t clarified our relationship” Alicia’s face

for you, you’ve almost got this handsome

she

Where was

the crowd but couldn’t find him.

did

if she felt my gaze, she immediately turned to me. Upon seeing