Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 170

Chapter 170

“Sorry, I didn’t mean it.”

Just as our actions drew attention, Bonnie’s irritation subsided and she started apologizing

I stood up and gave a small grin, “Bonnie, have you no clue there are cameras everywhere here? You really think you can play innocent?”

Hearing the word ‘camera‘, Bonnie glanced around uncomfortably, her gaze finally landing on Russel.

Russel was just quietly looking at me, and I felt uneasy.

For the past two years, Russel had been bombarding me with calls and messages, none of which I answered. I treated him the same way I treated Oscar. But Russel was not Oscar, he meant something completely different to me.

I could treat Oscar like a little brother now, but I couldn’t do the same with Russel.

I grabbed the gift and turned to leave, ready to find Vicente, hand over the gift, and get out of here.

After all, running into both Bonnie and Russel was a sign this place was no good for me to stick around.

“Irene!” Russel actually chased after me, catching up effortlessly

“Hey there, Dr. Russel. What a coincidence, I didn’t even notice you were here. Checking out the too?” Since I couldn’t avoid him, I decided to switch gears, greeting him with a smile.

Russel didn’t return my smile. He cut straight to the chase, “Are you running away because you saw me?”

Two years apart, and he was still as blunt as ever

Even if I told him I didn’t see him, he wouldn’t believe it.

are old friends, I’m just here to drop

buy a for my dad

I just had to go with

floors. Russel and I

about, but I found out he knew a lot about oil

coming down the stairs as soon as we reached

few times before, his assistant

here. Instead of cultivating my taste, I found myself in an awkward situation.

way” Russel looked up at the

action, then walked down a few steps

was icy,

his assistant seemed nervous, his eyes darting between the three

had no idea you were such a man–magnet.” Neil’s lips twitched, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

realize that now.” Russel returned a small,

Stella mentioned, I

witnessed it myself, I realized their relationship was

good friends, but now they looked

was already a headache, Bonnie’s voice rang out again,

of the stairs, looking up

deep that even after what happened two years ago, she still wanted to come back and win him over.

I’ve been there in my past

at all. Instead, his brow furrowed and his gaze turned icy, “Didn’t I warn you never

expression drastically, the

want to watch their bickering, and Russel

around me and led

“OK.” I replied.

a few steps, Neil grabbed my hand. He almost pulled me out of Russel’s embrace.

grip quickly, preventing me from falling.

Neil, “Neil, let

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