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.

together.” Gloria suddenly interrupted us, standing not far away with a limited edition LV bag in

was probably

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

she doing

get some food” I said,

you feel like eating?” Russel, like

angry, she was much more composed than

my way. ‘Ms. Finch, can we have a

woman in front of me. And

talk about Bonnie of about our companies” Gloria

but I don’t think either of those

far away rolled down, revealing Bonnie and Kate Aaron’s

look too happy, and her eyes were filled

ear, and

grab my hand, but Russel rudely blocked her. He didn’t look too happy. “She already said

Mr. Russel” Gloria turned her attention to Russel. “I’m finally meeting you in person. You certainly live up to the

surprised by Gloria’s patience

he and I are no longer

eyebrows in

was as good as

laughed coldly “My Karina was so into you, but you didn’t care. Because of you she met Neil and then met her end. Don’t you

trade me look

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

Kanna met

be forced. I’m not responsible for the path she chose

just When Karina started liking Neil,

mind, he wouldn’t feel as suffocated and gualty

“My daughter, whom I raised with so much hardship, just died like that, and you don’t

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