Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 240

My dad sure as hell wouldn’t want me to ask Neil for help again. He was stubborn as a mule, and I was scored that he’d give me grief later.

I’m not sure if my bull-headed persistence was right or wrong, but I still wanted to do what my parents wanted.

I try to avoid anything they wouldn’t want to happen.

“Irene, you’re as stubborn as a mule, but this time, I’m going to make you come to me and lessen your stubbornness a bit!” Neil’s face was as dark as a thundercloud, and his words were ice-cold.

I shook my head, “No bloody way, Neil. Even if my house is in ruins and I have to take odd jobs, I won’t bow down to you. The idea of me returning to your side to be your punching bag is a no-go”

Neil couldn’t help but chuckle, “When did I ever make you a punching bag? Can’t I just want to make it up to you?”

1 don’t want it.” I said resolutely

Neil was silent. He stared at me for a few seconds, “Fine, I’ve said my piece. You don’t have to come back to me, but I won’t let you be with any other man. I keep my word”

He turned and left after that, and I watched his angry figure disappear, feeling more and more down

His words were full of threats. Was that how he treated Bonnie before?

I never thought that method would be used on me, but I’m not Bonnie. I didn’t want to repeat the same mistakes.

After leaving Lucas’ house, I didn’t have time to convince them because the company was in a tight spot, so I had to rush back to Rosemont.

I was busier than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest, placating employees, overseeing production and sales, dealing with investors who wanted to pull their funding, and investigating the finance department.

dad’s situation. Harold was hindered, Russel disappeared,

came to the company

are you holding up?” Chloe asked as soon as she

I was at rock bottom right now, but I found a sense of

to give up, I didn’t want to break

was lonely and sad. Besides, he had had

you don’t actually love him; you

but as far as I know, you’ve been married and had a miscarriage, while Russel has never had a girlfriend. Do

Even if it might have angered me

fists, my heart aching like

my life, but it was definitely

to bless you guys. If the Dawson family wasn’t so against it, I wouldn’t have to say this to you.

don’t need to tell me this. I’m well aware. When Russel and I were together, we both

calm.

know, but can you think more about

wanted to tell him face-to-face, not break up when I

Chloe did something

before me, tears falling

action astounded me. It took me a few seconds

affection for Russel that deep? My heart was

I have a condition.” I grabbed Chloe’s arm,

Tell me Chloe’s eyes sparkled with anticipation as she asked

an hour later, Chloe left. She agreed to pass

to give me the

marriage very seriously and would definitely be willing to

two days, Chloe brought me news. As expected, Russel’s parents

declaration that you’ve broken up with him, and this document can be handed over to you