Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 421

“Fair enough.” Neil Whitmore opened his PayPal, “Send me your payment request, I’ll settle it. I’m done playing.”

Ariana managed to muster up a small smile, opened up her PayPal.

After Neil had paid, he stood up and left to smoke outside the living room.

Mitch had been silently observing from the sidelines. His expression was unreadable, but when Ariana glanced at him, he quickly averted his gaze and retreated to the kitchen.

For Stella’s happiness, I ultimately found myself stepping outside to find Neil, who was out in the patio smoking.

He was wearing a simple black t-shirt, revealing the toned muscles of his arms. It was just right, not too skinny, not too muscular. It seemed his smoking habit was growing, as he was often seen with a cigarette in his hands.

Upon seeing me, Neil raised an eyebrow before stepping away.

I approached him once more.

“Don’t you dislike the smell of smoke?” he questioned, surprised to see me seeking him out. His eyes were focused on me, reflecting the slight irritation on my face.

I didn’t respond to his question but instead asked, “Tell me, do you know what’s going on between Mitch and Ariana?”

At the mention of their names, a meaningful look crossed Nell’s face. He glanced back towards the living room and snuffed out his cigarette beneath his shoe, “I have a hunch, what about

it?”

“How far have things gone between them?” I pressed.

“All I said was that I sensed something was off, how would I know how far they’ve taken things?” Neil looked at me, slightly exasperated, “Irene Finch, take it easy.”

I was naturally frantic, considering this matter affected Stella’s marital happiness, and my tone wasn’t the kindest.

brought me back to

I slightly adjusted my tone, “Since Mitch is currently partnering with you and you spend quite

gave a small laugh with a slightly devilish look in his eyes.

there wasn’t a wrinkle on his face. Instead, his age seemed to have added a mature and composed air to

as it seemed that Neil was even more attractive e to Ariana than Mitch was.

on guard against all sorts of other women for the rest of my life.

solely work-related, we haven’t met up

did you sense that something was off between

answered, “At one of the executive gatherings, Ariana shouldn’t have been there, but Mitch invited her. Also, some job promotions and demptions reveal that he treats Ariana differently.”

my

in the chat history between Stella and Mitch. Mitch seemed

“What’s Ariana’s educational

looked at me with a half-smile,

I was curious. If Ariana was genuinely competent, then I could understand Mitch’s actions. But if she wasn’t, then Mitch’s actions would indicate

do you know?” I admitted openly.

Mitch, but our companies aren’t merged. We

nothing to say to this, as it was a

I’ll have to investigate Ariana myself and get to

spoke up again, “I could pull up her resume for you if you want my

was definitely

of time and help

businessman. I believe in quid pro quo.”

your terms first,” I

Neil shrugged after

immediately rejected his

the most trustworthy person. I didn’t want to fall into his trap and invite Karina’s wrath, causing trouble