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,

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

lipstick? Was I

thumb gently rubbed over my lips, then he frowned. This

I was speechless

covered mine. His smokey breath made me feel like I

my cool composure. Just as I was about to push him away, Bonnie’s voice came

the hell are

stopped. He let go of me, and my lipstick still smeared around

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

wiping my lips clean with a tissue,

to me. Her eyes were red. She

you think.” I

she slapped me across the face. My

my cheek, unable to believe Bonnie had

onto the couch. His face was dark and

in her eyes, she was full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend now! We’re about to get engaged.

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

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

still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand and slapped

purse, and stormed out without

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

Neil so much; how could

behind me. I didn’t stop; instead, I quickly entered

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

potential suppliers to

progress?’ Mom sat next to me

filled my mom’s face, “Actually, there’s a

Which