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 or

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

tossed the ring. If I

the ground a thin layer of white, making the

came from behind me. I was startled and turned quickly

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

had a soft glow. He didn’t look like he

a puppy whining. I was afraid it

puppy?” Neil rolled his eyes at the snow I’ve

the engagement ring Russel Dawson gave you?”

to him was exhausting. He made lying hard.

brushed off my hands and said, “Am I crazy? Do I need more trouble from you?”

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

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

took my hand and led me back towards the

short, and

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

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

Small

The moment we entered the mansion, the housekeeper greeted us. “Would you like dinner prepared earlier today? “Hum”Neil

I took off the gloves and placed them

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

was not as busy so quietly drank

today” Neil put down his phone and

too” I responded casually,

I’m going to

was a bit puzzled A

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