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 hmm, not

eyes to my lips. His look made me feel uneasy.

on lipstick? Was I out

thumb gently rubbed over my lips, then he frowned.

I was speechless

smokey breath made me feel like I was smoking a soft

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

the hell are you

me, and my

the doorway, holding a thermos, apparently bringing Neil dinner. She

with a tissue, then fixed my hair and

eyes were red. She looked at Neil,

it’s not what you think.” I

slapped me across the face. My ears

unable to believe Bonnie had slapped

the couch. His face was dark and scary. He demanded,

She didn’t expect Neil to defend me. With tears in her eyes, she was full of resentment and injustice,

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

more shocked. Her lips were trembling, and

touched my still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand and slapped

my purse,

must have been stunned. She hit me, Neil protected me, and yet the person being

so much; how could

Bonnie’s shrill scream came from behind me. I didn’t

Surprisingly, my mom

some friends, looking for potential suppliers to

sat next

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

Which