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 wait for the investigation to bear fruit or

got back to Sterling Estates, I couldn’t help but think of the ring Neil tossed.

in the direction Neil tossed the ring. If I was not mistaken, it should have been somewhere in

recent snowfall had made the ground a thin layer of white,

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

was still in his suit from the meeting, but then hed gotten a black coat on top, adding

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

a puppy whining. I

eyes at

the engagement ring Russel

to him was exhausting.

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

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

his gloves. They were soft inside, still warm

and led me back towards

short, and nights were long.

the sky had

frame and long strides keeping him ahead. I could see his

again. Small flakes lightly dusted

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

the gloves and placed them on the table. The

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

so quietly

and told me. He seemed

I responded casually, still drinking my milk.

later. Remember to answer the door. I’m going to take a shower” With that,

was a bit

sure enough, someone knocked on the door, bringing a big box.