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

shifted from my eyes to my lips. His look made

on lipstick? Was I out

over my lips, then he frowned. This

I was speechless

Neil’s lips covered mine. His smokey breath made me

composure. Just as I was about

are you

let go of me, and my lipstick

Neil dinner. She looked shocked and furious, glaring at me

lips clean with a tissue,

eyes were red. She looked

not what you

slapped me across the

to believe Bonnie had slapped

onto the couch. His face was dark and scary. He demanded, “What the hell are you

Neil 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

took all the blame. His voice was cold when he spoke

more shocked. Her lips were trembling, and her eyes were full of hatred and

my hand and slapped

grabbed my purse, and stormed out without looking

She hit me, Neil protected me, and yet the person being

Neil so much; how could

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

mom was still awake. She asked, “Rena, where did you

met some friends, looking for potential suppliers to replace SaintlyBio

sat next to me

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

Which