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.

a hmm,

my eyes to my lips. His look made

on lipstick? Was

my lips, then he frowned. This color is too tacky, it doesn’t

I was speechless

mine. His smokey breath made me feel like I

unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I

are you

stopped. He let go of me, and my

stood in the doorway, holding a thermos, apparently bringing Neil dinner. She looked shocked and furious, glaring at me

wiping my lips clean with a tissue, then fixed

were red. She looked

it’s not what you think.” I started

slapped me across the face. My

touched my cheek, unable to believe Bonnie

face was dark and

to defend me. With tears in her eyes, she was full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend now! We’re about to get engaged. How could

to do with her. I forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His voice was cold when he spoke to

shocked. Her lips were trembling, and her

my still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand and slapped Neil across

I cursed, grabbed my purse,

stunned. She hit me, Neil protected me,

much; how could

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

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

met some friends, looking for potential suppliers to replace SaintlyBio Corporation.” I

sat next to me

Disappointment and tiredness filled my mom’s face, “Actually, there’s a suitable company, but we couldn’t

Which