Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 281

glanced at Bonnie. She was gazing at Neil, her smitten eyes totally for real.

admit, Neil’s looks were indeed flawless.

When Neil made an appearance, a lot of people would hop up to chat with him. Even though everyone present had some kind of status, Nell’s was still the op dog among them

pulled my gaze back and started to sort through the documents I brought. That day’s opening speech was for me to give. I had done ample prep work efore and even revised the speech a few times.

ven though I had taken over the company only recently, I wasn’t scared, but rather a tad excited. Showcasing myself at the meeting could potentially elp me reel in some partners.

leil was seated a fair distance from me, so I felt pretty much at ease, but I could still feel his gaze lingering on me from time to time.

here were some rubbernecks who would look at Neil, then at me. Their eyes showed curiosity towards us.

ust then, my phone buzzed. It was a message from Neil, “I pulled an all-nighter at the office last night, so I didn’t make it home.”

tock a peek at Neil, who was not far away. He was busy chatting with someone. His demeanor showed an air of arrogance, making him come off as a atural born leader.

didn’t reply to Neil, pretending I didn’t see his message.

bout a minute later, Neil looked at me again. This time, there was a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

lonnie had been keeping an eye on me. She glanced at my phone, then at Neil. She seemed a bit peeved.

avoided Neil’s gaze. Just as I picked up my phone to check the time, a call from an unknown number came in. I hesitated for a moment, then answered.

I know who offed Oscar. If you give me 20 grand, I’ll hand over the evidence,” an odd voice came from the other end.

instantly asked, “Where

a crowd around you? Too noisy. I’ll call

and moved to a

when I asked again, the call had already been terminated.

there

it had been altered, making it impossible

still lying in the morgue. His

if they thought their son had died unjustly, they were powerless to do anything

heart, I

off. Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, I

opening my speech, froze. The paper in front of me was blank.

start of the summit, but there was, standing under the

on this occasion, it could take a toll on both my personal

I was seated just now. Bonnie next to me gave me a smile and lightly lifted

okay? Any issues? The

attend this summit today. Let’s give her some encouragement Gloria’s voice rang

was undeniably trying to put

in the venue, making me feel even more

He seemed to have noticed something was off, but I had to figure out a solution myself, or else I

obviously bad news for me. Since I had just taken over the company, I was in

has been getting a good

StarGlow Enterprises can take over for Ms. Finch he “Indeed. Why not let Ms. Tueley share her experiences with us? We would all like to hear the thoughts

to the stage with

suggested Bonnie take my place for today’s opening speech.

in her hand and seemed more confident. She got up and walked towards me

didn’t say anything; I just took two steps back

gave me an apologetic look and asked me with pretend modesty, “Ms. Finch, Is