Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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.

standing not far away with a limited edition LV bag in her hand. Dressed head to toe in high-end brands.

probably influenced by

a black Lincoln. Under the sunlight, it was very eye-catching and attracted a

she doing

go get some food” I said, ignoring Gloria and taking Russels

you feel like

get angry, she was much more

few steps forward, blocking my way. ‘Ms.

in front of me. And what would we have to talk

can talk about Bonnie of about our companies”

those topics are necessary. Please move aside.”

then, the window of the Lincoln not far away rolled down, revealing Bonnie and

too happy, and her eyes were filled

in her ear, and then she rolled up the

look too happy. “She already said she doesn’t want to talk to

meeting you in person. You certainly live up to the hype I heard from Bonnie that you and Neil are good friends. If he becomes my son-in-law, we’ll

surprised by Gloria’s patience but also her way of

and I are no longer

raised her eyebrows in surprise “Really?

answer, which was as good as

but you didn’t care. Because of you she met Neil and

me look at

from the start, but since he didn’t reciprocate, Gloria only officially met

met Neil

forced. I’m not responsible for the

had liked Karina, but only just When Karina started liking Neil,

feel as suffocated and gualty as Neil

raised with so much hardship, just died like that, and you don’t feel

not responsible. I didn’t do