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.

grunted a hmm, not saying

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

lipstick? Was I out of my

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

I was speechless

His smokey breath made

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

are you

He let go of me, and my

thermos, apparently bringing Neil dinner. She looked shocked

my lips clean with a tissue, then fixed

stormed over to me. Her eyes were red. She looked at

you

she slapped me across the face.

unable to believe Bonnie had

His face

full of resentment and injustice, “Nejl, I’m your girlfriend now! We’re about to get engaged. How

her. I forced her.” Neil took all the blame.

more shocked. Her lips were trembling, and her eyes

my still-stinging cheek, then raised my

purse, and

me, Neil protected me, and yet the person being

Neil so much; how could

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

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

potential suppliers to replace SaintlyBio Corporation.” I

next

face, “Actually,

Which