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 fruit or for

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, it

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

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

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

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

I was afraid it might freeze to death, so I came to

his eyes at the snow I’ve disturbed.

for the engagement ring Russel Dawson gave

was exhausting. He

so I just brushed off my hands

red, cold hands. He took off his leather

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

took my hand and led me back towards

days were short, and nights were long.

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

keeping him ahead. I

started to snow again. Small flakes

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

was warm I no longer felt cold, so I took off the gloves and placed them on the table. The housekeeper poured us two cups of hot

phone. He was really busy. The fact that he made time to

as busy so quietly drank my

was good today” Neil put down his phone and

thought so too” I responded casually, still drinking my milk.

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

was a bit

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