Chapter 204

Russel replied, “Yeah, her funds are solid, but starting a new company is always tricky. Neither her connections nor her rep can hold a candle to yours. No

need to sweat it.”

“If it’s a fair game, I wouldn’t be worried. But I fear Bonnie might play dirty”

“Right, tackle the problems as they come.” I said, perking up. Then I asked Russel, “What brings you here?”

I’m off today, so I thought I’d pick you up for lunch” Russel said with a gentle smile. “You’ve lost some weight. You should eat more.”

A bit helpless, I replied. “But I just can’t seem to put on any pounds. I wish I had some curves too. I put on a bit while I was abroad these past couple of years. Better than before, right?”

Russel reached out and pinched my arm, then circled it with his hand, comparing it. Worry flashed across his face. “You’re still too thin. I’m worried you’re

malnourished”

He had made my arm itch, and I couldn’t help but laugh. I quickly pulled my arm away Tm ticklish!”

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Russel’s mouth. “So if you tease me, I’ll tickle you.”

He really thought I would tease him? I laughed, standing on my tiptoes to pinch his handsome face. “Try me?”

Our sweet exchanges seemed like those of a loving couple. But I knew that I was working hard to become a real couple with Russel; it wasn’t just for

appearances.

Although I didn’t get the same thrilling tension with him as I did with Neil, I didn’t mind the physical contact with him.

Maybe if we stick with it, we’ll end up with a happy ending.

not far away with

probably

the sunlight, it was

was she doing

get some food” I said, ignoring

like eating?” Russel,

didn’t get angry, she was much more composed

a few steps forward, blocking my

at the middle-aged woman in front of me. And what would we have to talk

talk about Bonnie of about

of those

Lincoln not far away rolled down, revealing Bonnie and

look too happy, and her eyes were filled with hostility

something in her ear, and

didn’t look too happy. “She already said she doesn’t want to talk to you. Have some

Gloria turned her attention to Russel. “I’m finally meeting you in person. You certainly live up to the hype I heard from Bonnie that you and Neil are

only surprised by Gloria’s patience but also her

he and

in surprise

was as good as

you, but you didn’t care. Because of you she met Neil and then met her end.

trade me

into Russel from the start, but since he

indeed, Kanna met

for the

just When Karina

he wouldn’t feel as

filled with hatred. “My daughter, whom I raised with so much hardship, just died like

answered quickly, “Yes, I’m not responsible. I didn’t

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