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.

asked,

worry about where I am. Is there a crowd around you? Too noisy. I’ll call you next time.” The person on the other

I got up and moved to a

I asked again, the call

calling back, but there was no

like it had been altered,

call got my heart racing. Oscar was still lying in the morgue. His kin would

folks were just ordinary people. Even if they thought their son had

heavy heart, I returned to my seat.

present, I composed myself and walked on stage with my

opening my speech, froze. The paper in front of

for me to start my speech. My speech marked the start of the summit, but there was, standing under the spotlight, looking

it could take a toll on both my personal and

me gave me a smile and

everything okay? Any issues? The host had already come

attend this summit today. Let’s

put me on

making me

frowning at me. He seemed to have noticed something was off, but I had to figure out a solution myself, or else I would be a laughingstock. Then someone spoke up, “If Ms. Finch is

for me. Since I had just taken over the company, I was in desperate need of

has been getting a good response in

Why not let Ms. Tueley share her experiences with us? We would all like to hear

to the stage with a round of applause!”

Bonnie take my place for today’s

at the documents in her hand and seemed more confident. She got up and walked

just took two steps back and let her take the stage.

look and asked me with