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

gaze shifted from my eyes to my lips. His look made me feel uneasy.

did I put on lipstick? Was I

frowned. This color is too tacky, it doesn’t suit

I was speechless

His smokey breath made

Just as I was about to push him away, Bonnie’s

the hell are

let go of me, and my lipstick

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

quickly stood up, wiping my lips clean with a tissue,

stormed over to me. Her eyes were red. She looked

it’s not what you think.” I started

she slapped me across

cheek, unable to believe Bonnie

instantly grabbed Bonnie’s wrist, pushing her onto the couch. His face was dark and scary. He demanded, “What the hell are

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

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

Her lips were trembling, and her eyes were full of hatred and anger

my hand and slapped

cursed, grabbed my purse,

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

so much; how

I didn’t stop; instead, I quickly

couch, exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was still awake. She asked,

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

progress?’ Mom sat next to me

tiredness filled my mom’s face, “Actually,

Which