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

lips. His look made me feel uneasy. He was like a beast that spotted its

did I put on lipstick? Was

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

I was speechless

smokey breath made me feel

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

are you

and my

apparently bringing Neil dinner. She looked shocked

lips clean with a tissue, then fixed my hair and

were red. She looked at

it’s not what you think.” I started to

me across the

unable to believe

His face was dark and scary.

eyes, she was full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend now! We’re about to get engaged. How could you do this

her. I forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His voice was cold when he spoke to

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

my hand and

I cursed, grabbed my purse, and stormed out

Neil protected me, and yet the person being

how could

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

slumped on the couch, exhausted. Surprisingly, my mom was still awake. She asked, “Rena, where did you go

looking for potential suppliers to replace

sat next

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

Which