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.

didn’t see you!” I laughed, “My dad and Vicente are old friends, I’m just here to

buy a for

just had to go

exhibition was on two floors. Russel and I chatted while admiring the artworks.

found out he knew a lot about oil and he shared a lot of knowledge

saw Neil coming down the stairs

met him a few times before, his

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

Russel looked up at the expressionless Neil and pulled

Russel’s action, then walked down a few steps and stopped

gaze was icy,

assistant seemed nervous, his eyes darting between the three of us.

no idea you were such a man–magnet.” Neil’s lips twitched,

to realize that now.”

the conflict between them that Stella mentioned, I didn’t know how bad

myself, I realized their relationship was really

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

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

at the bottom of the stairs, looking

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

admired her persistence, I’ve been there

all. Instead, his brow furrowed and his gaze turned icy, “Didn’t I

drastically, the

didn’t want to watch their bickering, and

his arm around me and led me upstairs,

“OK.” I replied.

steps, Neil grabbed my hand. He almost pulled

Russel tightened his grip quickly, preventing

warned Neil, “Neil,

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