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,

Too noisy. I’ll call you next time.”

up and moved to a quieter spot, hoping to

the call had already been terminated.

but there was no

sounded like it had been altered,

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

people. Even if they thought their son had died unjustly, they were powerless to do

I returned to my

of everyone present,

my speech, froze. The paper in front of

venue had already quietened down. Everyone was waiting for me to start my speech. My speech marked the start of the summit, but there was, standing under the spotlight, looking at

made a blunder on this occasion, it could take a toll on both my personal and company image

now. Bonnie next to me gave

Any issues? The host had already

difficulties recently. It’s really not easy for her to attend this summit today. Let’s give her some encouragement Gloria’s voice rang out. Her hypocritical voice clearly was audible to everyone through the mic.

trying to put me on the spot

erupted in the venue, making

to figure out a solution myself, or else I would be a laughingstock. Then someone spoke up, “If Ms. Finch is at a loss for

news for me. Since I had just taken over the company, I was in desperate need of that opportunity to let more people get to

getting a good

take over for Ms. Finch he “Indeed. Why not let Ms. Tueley share her experiences with us? We

the stage with a round

veterans, one after another, suggested Bonnie take my place for today’s opening speech.

Bonnie an encouraging look. Bonnie glanced at the documents in her hand and

anything; I just took two steps back

me with