All Chapters of Reborn Without You: Chapter 981 - Chapter 990

Lawrence's expression darkened immediately, and his tone turned forceful."What's this, Ms. Bloom? You won't drink with me? Or do you just not think our company's funding matters?"The moment Amelia saw the situation shifting, she immediately picked up her own glass and stood with a smile."Mr. Palmer, Ms. Bloom really isn't feeling well tonight. I'll drink in her place. Don't worry. The Academy of Aerospace is absolutely serious about this partnership."With that, she tilted her head back and drained the glass in one shot. The harsh liquor burned down her throat, making her frown slightly.Lawrence's smile instantly returned."Now that's what I like to see, Ms. Sinclair. I'll drink with you!"He emptied his own glass, then immediately refilled Amelia's. "One more. Finish this one, and we'll sign the letter of intent."Amelia knew perfectly well this was deliberate pressure, but she had no choice except to endure it. One glass after another disappeared down her throat.Her c

Amelia leaned against the headboard, gripping the bedsheets tighter and tighter until her knuckles turned white.Looking at Christopher still standing there without moving, she suddenly let out a low laugh filled with sarcasm and self-mockery."What are you doing exactly?" she asked hoarsely. "Feeling sorry for me? Trying to throw me a little charity?"Her voice was rough from the alcohol, but every word landed sharply in the air like ice."I don't need it. Just leave already! Stop standing here and being an eyesore."Christopher remained where he was, tall and motionless. His face showed almost no emotion, but he made no move to leave either.He only looked at Amelia with unreadable eyes, as though countless words were trapped behind them, only to dissolve into silence in the end.The sight of him like that only made the anger inside her burn hotter. She opened her mouth to say something else, but a wave of dizziness suddenly crashed over her.The alcohol surged through her sy

By the time Amelia arrived at the Academy of Aerospace, the parking area outside was already packed with cars.The moment she stepped out of the vehicle, she spotted Samantha standing near the entrance to the office building, as if she had been waiting for her.As soon as she saw Amelia, Samantha hurried over with concern written across her face."Ms. Sinclair, are you okay after last night? You drank so much that I was really worried." She smiled gently. "That's why I specifically asked Chris to stay behind and take care of you. I was afraid you'd feel sick in the middle of the night with nobody there to help."The words "specifically asked Chris" instantly made Amelia uncomfortable.Samantha's tone carried a subtle emphasis, as though Christopher staying behind to care for her had happened with her permission. The concern felt less like kindness and more like charity."Thank you for your concern, Ms. Bloom. I'm fine." Amelia's voice remained calm and detached. "And I appreciate

Amelia said nothing.Lincoln set down his glass, lightly tracing the rim with his fingertips as his gaze settled on Amelia's tense profile. His voice stayed calm. "Ms. Sinclair, a man like Mr. Zephyr isn't worth holding onto."Amelia paused with her utensils in hand. She didn't look up, only replied softly, "Mr. Spencer, let's discuss the investment details instead. I still need to submit a report to the Academy this afternoon."She deliberately steered the conversation away, unwilling to get tangled up in personal matters again.Especially with Lincoln. Ever since they first met at the resort, his interest in her had made her uneasy.But Lincoln had no intention of dropping the subject. He leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on her."As far as the project goes, my team has already coordinated most of the details with the Academy. Once you approve it, the funds can be transferred next week. But work isn't the only reason I asked you here today."He paused before speaking m

Rolf looked to be in his fifties. His dress shirt stretched tight over his belly. A greasy smile spread across his face as his gaze lingered over Amelia before he finally spoke. "Ms. Sinclair, sorry to keep you waiting. Traffic was a nightmare."Suppressing the turmoil inside her, Amelia stepped forward with a polite smile and handed him the proposal."Not at all, Mr. Silva. This is our revised procurement plan. Take a look. We've cut our own margins by 5% and shortened the delivery window to 45 days. It should fit perfectly with your project schedule."But Rolf didn't take the proposal.He slowly sipped his drink instead, his gaze drifting toward the window. "Ms. Sinclair, it's not that I don't respect your effort, but I'm afraid this partnership isn't going to happen."The smile on Amelia's face stiffened instantly, her fingertips turning cold. "Is there something in the proposal that doesn't meet your expectations? We can still make adjustments. Whether it's pricing or se