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.

then was to wait for the investigation to bear fruit

back to Sterling Estates, I couldn’t help but think of the ring Neil tossed. It had been a few days: I wondered if anyone found

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

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

Neil’s voice suddenly came from behind me. I was startled and turned

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

clothes, Neil’s skin had a soft glow. He didn’t look like he was in his

puppy whining. I was

rolled his eyes at the snow I’ve disturbed.

the engagement ring Russel Dawson gave

was exhausting.

getting better at acting, so I just brushed off my hands and said, “Am I crazy? Do I need more

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

warm from his hands, and suddenly my hands felt warm again.

led me back

short, and

in the afternoon, the

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

again. Small flakes lightly

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

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

he just sat on the couch checking his phone. He was really busy. The fact that he made time

busy so

Neil put down his phone and told me.

I responded casually, still drinking my

a gift coming later. Remember to answer the door. I’m going to take

bit puzzled

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