Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 283

My nervous demeanor seemed to trigger jealousy in Neil Whitmore. For you, even a dog is more important than me,” he remarked.

“Dogs are humans’ best friends, I replied without lifting my head, then turned to the little dog and said, ‘Don’t you think I’m right, Neilson?”

The puppy happily barked in my arms. It seemed to really like the name.

Neil had a persistently serious expression. Every time the little dog saw him, it would hide, looking scared. His presence was so overpowering that even the fiercest of dogs would fear him.

A servant approached us, saying, “Mr. Whitmore, Ms. Finch, dinner is ready”

“Neilson, let’s go have dinner,” I said as I carried the little pup to the dining room. I had initially thought about letting it join us, but then I remembered and thought, “It is still a puppy, so it should stick to milk for now.”

I placed the puppy on a nearby chair, which happened to be Neil’s usual spot.

Neil walked over, saw his usual spot occupied, and looked even more sullen. The little pup barked at him twice. He snorted coldly and took a seat elsewhere

I ate while searching online for dog care tips. Perhaps because I was unable to have children of my own anymore, I immediately treated that little pup as

my own.

Neil received a phone call, most likely from Louis Aldridge.

I listened to their conversation. It seemed like Louis was about to start working at Whitmore Co., and it was going to be a significant position.

I recalled the conspiracy theories Stella Wallace and I had discussed. What kind of person was Louis, really? I had some reservations about him, but since I didn’t know him well, there was no need to be overly concerned.

company to complete the formalities, Neil concluded the call with Louis and then asked

Co 7” Lasked casually keeping my head down as I continued

since returning home. And we need to hire new employees, so

been referring to the headquarters.

competent, but the key reason he could enter Whitmore Co’s

you have any objections?” Neil

have no objections,” I replied casually, shaking my head while

his meal and then headed upstairs. I finished my dinner slowly and handed the little

to take a bath that night and prepare my clothes for the next day. I wondered if Neil

push it open, only to find it dark

“He might be working

relief and went to take

heard Neil’s

surprised for a moment, and then said, ‘I need to go out

replied nonchalantly, sitting at the vanity to do my skincare

only around 8 o’clock in the evening. Whether Neil went out for

didn’t seem concerned, Neil took the initiative to ask, ‘Aren’t you

I replied calmly

still have my freedom. That sounds good,” Neil said with a wry smile. I’m

he left the room.

at myself in the mirror, and I indeed looked better when I relaxed. The pressure on

when I lay down, a

chances to enter the password. As long as

quietly to the study on the third floor, then attempted to enter the password.

the lock blinked with a red light,