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 saying

His look made me

I put on lipstick? Was I out of

gently rubbed over my lips, then he frowned. This color is too tacky, it doesn’t suit

I was speechless

lips covered mine. His smokey breath made me feel like I was smoking a soft

kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was

the hell are you guys

me, and my lipstick still smeared around his

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

my lips clean with a tissue, then fixed my hair

over to me. Her eyes were red. She

not what you

slapped me across the face. My ears

touched my cheek, unable to believe

His face was

she was full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend now! We’re about

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

lips were trembling, and her eyes were

then raised my hand and slapped Neil across

grabbed my purse, and stormed out

hit me, Neil protected

cherished Neil so much; how

didn’t stop; instead, I

I got home, I slumped on the couch, exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was still

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

sat next to me and

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

Which