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.

were both prominent family enterprises and once business partners. If

sent a message to Russel:

three minutes later,

As soon as

There was noise on

me. “Are you still hiding from me? Did you quit your job? Are you

silent for a few seconds, then responded with unnatural calmness, “Yes, I’m in Rosemont now.

confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue,

Russel broached the subject himself. “You

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

back a few

laughing and answer my question seriously.” My words came out in a rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he wouldn’t have rushed back. What did

chilled. “So, are you worried about him or

felt defeated. “I’m worried about both of you. If you think I’m still in love with him, that I haven’t let go,

replace him. But you won’t give me that chance, will you?” Russel’s voice was as cold as a stranger’s, devoid of warmth despite the

anger, but I

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

All my thoughts coalesced into these three words. I didn’t know

Either marry me or stay out

neither of these options was what

and pleaded with him,

for you in Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung