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.

“My dad and Vicente are old friends, I’m

to buy a for my dad too.” Russel replied.

I say? I just had to go

on two floors. Russel and I chatted while

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

floor. We saw Neil coming down the stairs as soon

a few times before, his assistant was holding a well–packaged

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

way” Russel looked up at the expressionless

then walked down a few steps and stopped next

gaze was icy, almost chilling.

nervous, his eyes darting between

were such a man–magnet.” Neil’s lips

that now.” Russel returned a small,

Stella mentioned,

that I’ve witnessed it myself, I realized their relationship was

to be good friends, but now they looked at each other like

was already a headache, Bonnie’s voice rang out again, “Neil, long time no see.”

the stairs, looking up at Neil with obvious excitement.

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

been there in my past

furrowed and his

expression drastically, the excitement in her eyes instantly

watch their bickering, and Russel seemed

arm around me and

“OK.” I replied.

a few steps, Neil grabbed my hand. He almost

Russel tightened his grip quickly, preventing

Neil, “Neil, let

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