Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

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.

Dawson Group were both prominent family enterprises and once business partners. If they turned

message to Russel: [Russel, where are

later, he called

are you?” As soon as I answered, I asked directly.

There was noise on

you still hiding from me?

with unnatural calmness, “Yes, I’m in Rosemont now. How did you

uncontrollably. I wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue, but the words were stuck

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

me honestly, did you do it?” I didn’t want to beat around the

chuckled lightly. “Why would you suspect me? I just got back a few days ago and haven’t had a

out in a rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the problem

“So, are you worried about him

for words and felt defeated. “I’m worried about both of you. If you think I’m still in love with

if you still have Neil in your heart, I’m willing to take time to replace him.

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

keep my distance from him. Perhaps my initial thought

these three words. I didn’t

Either marry me or stay out of my feud with Neil.” Russel

neither of these options was

tone and pleaded with

Rosemont.” With