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.

wait for the investigation to bear

help but think of the ring Neil tossed. It had

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

the ground a thin layer of white, making the

came from behind me.

still in his suit from the meeting, but then hed gotten a black coat on top, adding a touch of elegance to his cold demeanor.

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

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

rolled his eyes at the

for the engagement ring Russel Dawson gave you?”

to him was exhausting. He

brushed off my hands and said, “Am I crazy? Do I need more

gaze fell on my red, cold hands. He took off his leather gloves, “Put these on and let’s go

still warm

took my hand and led me back

short, and

four or five in the afternoon, the sky had

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

again. Small flakes

us. “Would you like dinner prepared earlier today? “Hum”Neil responded. So, the housekeeper

so I took off the gloves and placed them on the table.

the couch checking his phone. He was really

was not as busy so quietly

today” Neil put down his phone and told me. He seemed to be

responded casually, still drinking my milk.

I’m going to take a shower” With that, Neil went upstairs.

a bit puzzled

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