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.

aback, I instantly asked, “Where are

you? Too noisy. I’ll call you next time.” The

to a quieter

the call had already

but there

was that caller? The voice sounded like it had been altered, making it impossible to tell the gender

call got my heart racing. Oscar was still lying in the morgue. His kin would come to handle his affairs in the next

folks were just ordinary people. Even if they thought their son had died unjustly, they were powerless to do anything about

I returned to

the watchful eyes of everyone present, I composed myself and walked on stage

my speech, froze. The paper in front of

quietened down. Everyone was waiting for me to start my speech. My speech marked the start of the summit, but there was,

this occasion, it could take

just now. Bonnie next to me gave

is everything okay? Any issues? The host had already come

recently. It’s really not easy for her to attend this

trying to put me

erupted in the venue, making me

but I had to figure out a solution myself, or else I would be a laughingstock. Then someone spoke up, “If Ms. Finch

I was in

been getting a good

Tueley from 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 of the younger

to the stage with a

after another, suggested Bonnie take my place for

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

anything; I just took two steps

me