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.

I could do then was to wait for the investigation to bear fruit or for the caller to contact me

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

I was not mistaken, it should have been somewhere in the green

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

voice suddenly came from behind me. I was startled

then hed gotten a black coat on

a soft glow. He didn’t look like he was in

my hands together and said, “Nothing. I heard a puppy whining. I was afraid it

Neil rolled his eyes at

engagement ring Russel Dawson gave you?”

was exhausting. He made

brushed off my hands and said,

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

inside, still warm from his hands, and

led

were short, and nights were long.

the afternoon, the sky had

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

to snow again. Small flakes

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

room was warm I no longer felt cold, so I took off the gloves and placed them on

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

not as busy so quietly

put down his phone and told me. He seemed to be genuinely complimenting me.

too” I responded casually, still drinking my milk.

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

bit puzzled

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