Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 202

I held onto Russel’s hand tight, nuzzling into his arm, as we walked out of the restaurant.

I didn’t give a hoot about the burning stares coming from behind us.

As we were about to hop into Russel’s car, he got a call from the hospital. There was an emergency that needed his attention.

“Go! Work comes first!” I urged him immediately I’ll have Bailey come pick me up.”

Since I came with Barbara, I had to either call a taxi or have someone pick me up.

Russel looked back at the restaurant entrance with worry, I reassured him, ‘Don’t worry, I won’t exchange more than a word with him.”

“Good, because I’ll get jealous.” Russel was pretty straightforward about this, never beating around the bush

I found it refreshing.

“Alright, go to the hospital” I replied.

But Russel suddenly leaned in and kissed me on the cheek. I was taken aback and completely unprepared.

‘I’m off to work now. Text me when you get home” Russel said with a wide grin, seeing that I didn’t reject him or show any signs of disgust.

I touched my face, feeling a little embarrassed. All I did was nod, no words were spoken.

As I watched Russel speed off to the hospital, I finally pulled out my phone to call Bailey to come get me.

Bailey had just dropped my dad off at a meeting, and it would take him more than half an hour to come get me.

“If I weren’t already at work, I’d hire another driver for my dad, and you could keep being my personal chauffeur,” I sighed.

was just an ordinary worker, having a personal driver wouldn’t

a bit, I’ll try to be there as soon as I can. Bailey

I quickly stopped Bailey. “Wait

was when Neil was hospitalized, and he didn’t tell me

didn’t want

I stood by the side of the road, trying to hail a taxi.

“Irene!”

from behind me,

still holding onto Neil’s hand as if she were afraid that he’d run away. The smile on her face was obviously forced. She walked up to me and

I answered,

to start our own company. I heard Irene’s family is in the makeup business, so we’re planning to do the same. I’m a newbie, so you’ll

distributor, but then we grew and started our

planning to compete with

let me know if you need any help.” Neil responded gently

erratic. I noticed that

As long as Neil responded to her, she would beam with

to open a makeup company to challenge your family’s business. It’s just that Neil told me that he knows a lot about this field since he used to be with you… Anyway, I’m just

made Neil’s previously gentle expression turn

many businesses, with headquarters and branches all over the country and even worldwide. They were involved in heavy and light industries and even had a hand in the entertainment industry. That was why Neil was so popular in the entertainment

family didn’t deal

babbling about? Was she using Nell to provoke me on

do some research before starting a business?” I

was

did Neil start understanding the makeup business? Can’t you at least consider reality

quickly glanced at Neil, hoping

stared at me, his dense eyelashes and deep eyes

his arm around Bonnie’s waist, but his smile was a bit distant, Just because I’m not in this business doesn’t mean I don’t understand it. I’ll

extensive connections, they would certainly have

Bonnie sighed with relief, the worry was now gone from her face. She stood on her

when he met my gaze. He