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

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

a quieter spot, hoping

when I asked again, the call

back, but there was

sounded like it had been altered, making it

Oscar was still lying in the morgue. His kin would come to handle his affairs in

were just ordinary people. Even if they thought their son

a heavy heart, I returned

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

my speech, froze. The paper in

start my speech. My speech marked the start of the summit, but there was, standing under the spotlight, looking at the blank paper in my hands, feeling utterly

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

where I was seated just now. Bonnie next to me gave me a smile and lightly lifted the

is everything okay? Any issues? The

has been going through many difficulties recently. It’s really not easy for her to attend this summit today.

trying to put me on

the venue, making me feel

was 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

obviously bad news for me. Since I had just taken over the company, I was in desperate need of that opportunity to

has been getting a good response in the market recently.”

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 generation.”

to the stage with

Bonnie take my place for today’s opening

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

I just took two steps back

asked me with pretend