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 hmm, not saying

eyes to my lips. His look made me feel uneasy. He was like a beast that

lipstick?

frowned. This

I was speechless

mine. His smokey breath made

dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I

the hell are you

let go of me, and my lipstick still

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

up, wiping my lips clean with a tissue, then fixed my

stormed over to me. Her eyes were red. She looked at Neil, then

it’s not what you think.” I

slapped me across the face. My

unable to believe Bonnie

onto the couch. His face

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 you

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

was even more shocked. Her lips were trembling, and her eyes were full of hatred and anger towards

then raised my hand and slapped

I cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed out

been stunned. She hit me, Neil protected

Neil so much; how could

shrill scream came from behind me. I didn’t stop; instead, I quickly entered

mom was still awake. She

met some friends, looking for potential suppliers to replace

Mom sat next to me and

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

Which