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 hmm, not saying

my eyes to my lips. His look made me feel uneasy. He was like a beast

on lipstick?

then he frowned. This color is too tacky,

I was speechless

smokey breath made me feel like I was smoking

was taken aback, my pupils dilating. Neil’s unexpected kiss shattered my cool composure. Just as I was about to push him away, Bonnie’s voice came from the

are you

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

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

lips clean with a tissue,

over to me. Her eyes were red. She looked

what you

me across

my cheek, unable to believe

Bonnie’s wrist, pushing her onto the couch. His face was dark and

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

has nothing to do with her. I forced her.” Neil took all the blame. His

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

still-stinging cheek, then raised my hand and slapped Neil across the

my purse, and stormed out

She hit me, Neil protected me, and yet the

much; how could she

from behind me. I didn’t stop; instead, I

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

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

sat next to me and

mom’s face, “Actually, there’s a suitable company,

Which