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.

grunted a

shifted from my eyes to my lips. His look made

did I put on lipstick? Was

over my lips, then he frowned. This

I was speechless

mine. His smokey breath made

was taken aback, my pupils dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as

hell are you

stopped. He let go of me, and my lipstick still smeared around

the doorway, holding a thermos, apparently bringing Neil dinner. She looked shocked and furious,

stood up, wiping my lips clean with a

over to me. Her eyes were red. She

what you think.” I started to

me across the face. My

my cheek, unable to believe Bonnie had

His face was dark and scary. He demanded, “What the hell

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

nothing to do with her. I forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His voice was cold when he spoke to

and her

my

cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed

protected

so much; how

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

my mom was still awake. She asked, “Rena, where

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

sat next to

Disappointment and tiredness filled my mom’s face, “Actually, there’s a suitable company,

Which