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 for the caller to contact me

help but think of the ring Neil tossed. It

alone, in the direction Neil tossed the ring. If I was not mistaken, it should

made the ground a thin layer of white,

came from behind me. I was startled

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

Neil’s skin had a soft glow. He didn’t

I was afraid it might freeze

Neil rolled his eyes at the

for the engagement ring

him was exhausting. He

acting, so I just brushed off my hands and said, “Am I

cold hands. He took

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

hand and led me

short, and nights were

in the afternoon, the sky

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

again. Small flakes lightly dusted our shoulders.

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

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

his phone. He was really busy. The

busy so quietly

Speech was good today” Neil put down his phone and

too” I responded casually, still drinking my milk.

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

a bit puzzled

an hour later, sure enough, someone knocked on the door, bringing a big box. The person left the box