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.

family enterprises and once business partners. If

a message to Russel:

minutes later, he called back.

As soon as I answered, I asked directly.

was noise on his end,

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

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

about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co.

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

me honestly, did you do it?” I didn’t

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

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

you worried about him

still stuck on this. I was at a loss for words and felt defeated. “I’m worried about both of you. If you think

him. But you won’t give me that chance, will you?” Russel’s voice was as cold as a stranger’s,

of frustration and anger, but I

to keep my distance from him. Perhaps my initial thought of using him to spite Neil was the wrong

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

me or stay out of my feud with Neil.”

these options

my tone and pleaded with

in Rosemont.” With