Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 212

In my dad’s family, three generations have been government officials. They’ve always stuck to their guns, never abused their power.

My mom and I have always stood by my dad’s principles. We were really proud of him.

“Neil, I know you’ve got beef with my family. I get it, but can you separate personal feelings from business, okay?” I asked with sincerity.

Neil heaved a big sigh, “How can you expect a jerk to keep things professional?”

His gutsy confession of being a jerk left me at a loss for words.

Suddenly, Neil stood up and walked over to me. He bent down close to me, so close that I could see his eyelashes.

I held my breath, taken aback.

“I didnt target your family intentionally, but I could make SaintlyBio Corporation change their minds. You need my help?” he asked in a low voice.

“Yes. That’s exactly what I need.” I tried to keep it cool.

Neil grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him. He winked, looking curious. “Your dad can’t interveng, but what about your mom’s family?”

I was caught off guard. My mom’s family had some complex connections and old scores to settle, so I didn’t want to go into it.

Unless it was a life-and-death situation, my mom wouldn’t ask her family for help.

“If you step in and tell SaintlyBio Corporation not to target my family, this problem should be a piece of cake.” I didn’t resist Neil’s grip.

“You really think highly of me, your ex-husband. That’s kind of flattering” Neil chuckled. His face softened, but I didn’t let my guard down.

just grunted a

made me feel uneasy. He was like a beast that spotted

put on lipstick? Was I

rubbed over my lips, then he frowned. This color is too tacky,

I was speechless

made me feel like I was smoking a

pupils dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was about to push him away, Bonnie’s voice

are you

let go of me, and my lipstick still

Neil

my lips clean with a

eyes were red. She looked at

you think.” I started to

slapped me across the face. My

unable to believe Bonnie

onto the couch. His face was dark and scary.

me. With tears in her eyes, she was full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend now!

forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His voice was

were trembling, and her eyes were full of hatred and anger towards

then raised my hand and slapped Neil across the

cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed

me, Neil protected me, and yet the person being

cherished Neil so much; how could she possibly

me. I didn’t stop; instead, I quickly entered the elevator and

I got home, I slumped on the couch, exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was still

looking for potential

Mom sat next

face, “Actually, there’s a suitable

Which