Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 495

Chapter 495

“How can you stop it?”

Karina, however, wasn’t ready to drop the subject. She was completely indifferent to the increasingly sour expression on Faith’s face.

“Enough!” Faith finally snapped, her brows furrowed. “Let’s put an end to this. We’ll handle whatever happens as it comes. What’s the point of all this talk?”

I remained silent. Even if Faith liked me, she wouldn’t side with me unconditionally on such a crucial issue.

My relationship with Russel was already a blatant insult to Neil. Yet, the Whitmore family didn’t care about the talk of the town and continued to treat me as always.

Karina smiled at me. “Fine, we won’t talk about it. I believe that you are a responsible person, Ms. Finch. If there’s any conflict because of you, I’m sure you’ll find a way to resolve it.”

I didn’t answer, only gave her a cool glance before continuing on my way.

On the way back, it was clear Faith was in a terrible mood. Her face was visibly gloomy, but she tried to reassure me, “Irene, I’m not blaming you. Just thinking about all this drama is exhausting.”

“I understand, Faith.” I managed a small smile. Even if Faith blamed me, she had every right to.

The prerequisite, of course, was that the Whitmore Co. issue was indeed Russel’s doing.

After returning to the hotel, I immediately dialed Russel’s number. It rang for a long while with no answer.

A sense of unease crept over me, making me restless. If Russel had simply had a falling out with Neil, I could console myself. But if it involved finance and business, I couldn’t sit idly by.

enterprises and once business partners.

to Russel: [Russel, where are you?]

later,

As soon as I answered, I

on?” Russel countered. There was noise on his end, but it

surge of frustration welled up in me. “Are you still hiding from me? Did you quit your job? Are

unnatural calmness,

told me.” My heartbeat quickened uncontrollably. I wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he

silence, Russel broached the subject himself. “You know about the

me honestly, did you do it?” I didn’t want

chuckled lightly. “Why would you suspect me? I just got back a few days ago

back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he wouldn’t

you worried about him or me?”

worried about both of you. If you think I’m still in love with him, that I

replace him. But you won’t give me

full of frustration and anger, but I couldn’t vent it out.

I was tongue-tied because I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from him. Perhaps

these three words. I didn’t know

me or stay out of

options

soften my tone and pleaded with him, “Russel, wait. Can

you in Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung

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