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.

for the investigation to bear fruit or for the caller to contact me

couldn’t help but think of the ring Neil tossed. It had been a few days: I wondered if

ring. If I was not mistaken, it should

thin layer of white, making the search difficult.

voice suddenly came from behind me. I was startled

in his suit from the meeting, but then hed gotten a black coat on top, adding

had a soft glow. He didn’t look like he was in his thirties.

rubbed my hands together and said, “Nothing. I heard a puppy whining. I was afraid it might freeze to death, so I

his eyes at the

looking for the engagement

exhausting. He

my hands and said, “Am I crazy?

to know! Neil’s gaze fell on my red, cold hands. He took off his leather gloves, “Put these

gloves. They were soft inside, still warm from his hands, and suddenly my hands felt warm again.

my hand and led me back

days were short, and

the sky had

and long strides keeping

again. Small

mansion, the housekeeper greeted us. “Would

I took off the gloves and placed them on the table. The housekeeper poured us two cups of

just sat on the couch checking his phone. He was really busy. The

was not as busy so quietly

down his phone and told me. He seemed

I responded casually, still drinking my milk.

the door. I’m going to take a shower” With

was a bit puzzled

door, bringing a big box. The person left the box at the door and left.