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.

dad and Vicente are old friends, I’m just here to drop off a

buy a for my

just had to go

Russel and I chatted while admiring the

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

Neil coming down the stairs as soon as we

times before, his assistant was holding

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

up at the expressionless Neil and pulled me aside.

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

icy, almost chilling.

seemed nervous, his eyes darting

such a man–magnet.” Neil’s

bit late to realize that now.” Russel returned a small, unfriendly smile.

them that Stella mentioned, I

myself, I

used to be good friends, but now they looked

original situation was already a headache, Bonnie’s

of the stairs, looking up

was so deep that even after what happened two years ago,

been there in my

brow furrowed and his gaze turned icy, “Didn’t I warn you never to appear before me again?”

Bonnie’s expression drastically, the excitement in her eyes

watch their bickering, and Russel

me and led me upstairs, “Let’s go.”

“OK.” I replied.

Neil grabbed my hand. He almost pulled me out of Russel’s

Russel tightened his grip quickly, preventing me from

warned Neil, “Neil, let her go!”

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