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.

back to my

sorry, I’m just a bit on edge.” I slightly adjusted my tone, “Since Mitch is currently partnering with

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

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

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

time, I felt a sense of relief. Thank goodness this kind of man was no longer my husband, or else I’d have to be on guard against all sorts of other women for the rest of my life. During my past life, I wasn’t

solely work-related, we haven’t met up much privately recently. As

off between Mitch

Mitch invited her.

made my blood boil.

in the chat history between Stella and Mitch. Mitch seemed to be giving

myself down and asked, “What’s Ariana’s educational background? Which company did she work for before?”

at me with a

then I could understand Mitch’s actions. But if

do you know?” I

but our companies aren’t merged. We each manage our people. I

say to this, as

to investigate Ariana myself and

next steps, Neil spoke up again, “I could pull up her

was definitely in need.

it would save me a lot of time and help me figure out if Mitch was indeed in the wrong.

I believe in quid pro quo.” Neil’s gaze pinned me down, “What do you say?”

your terms first,” I

haven’t decided yet.” Neil shrugged after a moment of thought.

immediately rejected his offer.

most trustworthy person. I didn’t want to fall into his trap