Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 282

Well, since Neil had put it that way, there was no room for negotiation

We were talking big shots from Rosemont Making a fool of yourself in front of them? Heavy consequences.

Gloria’s face turned ugly, all her usual grace and dignity was gone She was looking at Bonnie, her eyes full of disappointment.

The host whispered to Bonnie, “Ms Tueley, please return to your seat.”

“Okay. “Bonnie responded with a downcast head, placed her speech on the podium, and quickly exited the stage.

I picked up her discarded speech, gave it a once-over, and tossed it into the nearby trash. Then, I continued where Bonnie had left off.

I was pretty pleased with Bonnie’s performance. It got my gears turning: my delivery was light but powerful.

About ten minutes later, my talk was over The room burst into applause.

I knew I did good that day

Bonnie, on the other hand, was a mess. From the moment she returned to her seat to the end of the summit, she had kept her head down, staring at the table. Her mind clearly elsewhere.

“Ms. Finch, hold up.” Everyone else had left, but Gloria stopped me. She brought Bonnie over. This was Bonnie’s fault today. She shouldn’t have taken your speech.”

Bonnie glanced at me, but I didn’t see any regret in her eyes.

I simply gave a cold laugh without saying a word and left.

On the way back, I had someone look into the mysterious phone number to see who called me. It might have given the cops a lead.

do then was to wait for the investigation to bear fruit or for the caller to contact me

I couldn’t help but think of the ring Neil tossed.

the direction Neil tossed the ring. If I was not mistaken, it should have been somewhere in

of

came from behind me. I was startled

a black

a soft

a puppy whining. I was afraid it might freeze to death,

puppy?” Neil rolled his eyes at the

for the engagement ring

exhausting. He made

just brushed off my hands and said, “Am

He took off his leather gloves, “Put these on and let’s go home.”

They were soft inside, still warm

hand and led me back

were short, and nights

the afternoon, the sky had darkened. The wind howled.

along the damp path, his tall frame and long strides keeping him ahead. I could see his profile and the

Small flakes lightly dusted our shoulders.

the housekeeper greeted us. “Would you like dinner prepared earlier today?

no longer felt cold, so I took off the gloves and

really busy. The fact that he

not as busy so quietly

Neil put down his phone and

thought so too” I responded casually, still drinking

door. I’m going to take a shower”

bit puzzled A

bringing a big box. The person left the box