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.

apologetic, “Irene, I wanted to take this occasion to toast to you

for a

We became enemies only because of Neil Bonnie said earnestly, “Now that you’re with Russel

“Why do you think so? What was the purpose

question, Bonnie

with my family’s

up and stood behind Bonnie. They

about 1.6 meters tall, looked petite and provoked a desire

down

replied shyly, “Nothing: I just wanted to apologize to Irene. I hope we can let bygones be bygones and

at them

his eyes cold, reminding me of the days

did or said, he always treated me with such

forgive me. I’ve done her wrong before. Well, I’ll find another chance to slowly win

grunted in

to do. I’ll leave now I gave them an

she quickly pulled

me, how could I not come?” I found a spot to sit and looked at Bonnie and Neil, ‘I came to

quite capable. Look, all the attendees 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

attention

low voice, I asked,

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

handsome man” I praised, “There’s a

as she laughed. “He’s

Where was Russel

in the crowd but couldn’t find him. He

I did see Russel’s

wealthy ladies, Suddenly, as if she felt my gaze,