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.

could do then was to wait for the investigation to bear fruit

of the ring Neil tossed. It had been

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

the recent snowfall had made the ground a thin layer of white, making the search difficult. Soon enough, my hands

came from behind me.

meeting, but then hed gotten a black coat on top, adding a touch of elegance to his

soft glow. He didn’t look like

I heard a puppy whining. I was

eyes

for the engagement

was exhausting.

acting, so I just brushed off my hands and said, “Am I

my red, cold hands. He took

They were soft inside, still warm from his hands, and suddenly

hand and led me back

and nights were long.

the sky had darkened. The

frame and long strides keeping him ahead. I could see his profile and the slope of his shoulders.

snow again. Small flakes lightly dusted our

Finch, you’re back! The moment we entered the mansion, the housekeeper greeted us. “Would you like dinner prepared earlier today? “Hum”Neil responded. So, the housekeeper got busy with dinner.

felt cold, so I took off the gloves and placed them on the

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

so quietly drank

phone and told me. He

I responded casually, still drinking my

I’m going

bit

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