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.

to bear fruit or for the caller to contact

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

ring. If I was not mistaken, it

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

you doing?” Neil’s voice suddenly came from behind me. I was

but then hed gotten a black coat on top, adding a touch of

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

I heard a puppy whining. I was

eyes at the

you looking for the engagement ring

him was exhausting. He made lying hard.

brushed off my hands and said, “Am I

on my red, cold hands. He took off his leather gloves,

soft inside, still warm from his hands, and suddenly my hands felt

my hand and led

days were short, and

or five in the afternoon, the sky had darkened. The

strides keeping him ahead. I could see his profile

again. Small flakes lightly dusted our

we entered the mansion, the housekeeper greeted us. “Would you like dinner prepared earlier today?

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

couch checking his phone. He was really busy. The fact that

was not as busy so quietly drank my

down his phone and told me. He seemed

thought so too” I responded casually, still

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

a bit puzzled A gift?

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