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.

a

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

I put on lipstick? Was I out of my

thumb gently rubbed over my lips, then he frowned. This color is too tacky,

I was speechless

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

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

hell are you guys

go of me, and my

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

with a tissue, then

me. Her eyes were red. She looked

you think.”

across the face.

unable to believe Bonnie had slapped

her onto the couch. His face was dark and scary.

in her eyes, she was full of resentment

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

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

my still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand and

I cursed, grabbed my purse,

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

Neil so much; how could she possibly

behind me. I didn’t stop; instead, I

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

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

Mom sat next

shook my head. Disappointment and tiredness filled my mom’s face,

Which