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?”

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

up and moved to a quieter spot, hoping to continue the conversation.

the call had already

but there was no way

voice sounded like it had been altered, making

in the morgue. His kin would come

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

a heavy heart, I returned to my

kicked off. Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, I composed myself and walked on

froze. The paper in front of me was blank.

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

take a toll on both my personal and

scanned the place where I was seated just now. Bonnie next to me gave me a

okay? Any issues? The host had already come forward

not easy for her to attend this summit today. Let’s give her some encouragement Gloria’s voice

to put

in the venue, making

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

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

good response in the market recently.”

think Ms. Tueley from StarGlow Enterprises can take over for Ms. Finch he “Indeed. Why not let Ms. Tueley share her experiences with us? We would

welcome her to the stage with a round of applause!”

another, suggested Bonnie take my place

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

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

an apologetic look and asked me with