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,

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

got up and moved to a quieter spot, hoping to continue

the call had already been terminated.

calling back, but there was no way through.

like it had been altered,

morgue. His kin would come

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

heavy heart, I returned to my

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

paper in front of me was

marked the start of the summit, but there was, standing under the spotlight, looking at the blank

made a blunder on this occasion, it could take a toll on

Bonnie next to me gave me a smile and lightly lifted the documents in her hand.

everything okay? Any issues? The host

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

trying to put me on the spot

in the venue, making me feel even more

noticed something was off, but I had to figure out a solution myself, or else I would be a laughingstock. Then

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

getting a good response in the

Ms. Tueley share her experiences with us? We would all like to hear the thoughts of the younger

stage with a round of

industry veterans, one after another, suggested Bonnie take my

her

anything; I just took two steps back and let her take

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