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.

and once business partners. If they turned against each

message to Russel: [Russel, where are you?]

later, he

soon as I answered, I asked

going on?” Russel countered. There was noise on his end, but it definitely wasn’t hospital

welled up in me. “Are you still hiding from me?

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

My heartbeat quickened uncontrollably. I wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue, but

ensuing silence, Russel broached the subject himself. “You know about the problem with Whitmore Co., don’t

do it?” I didn’t want to beat

you suspect me? I just got back a few days ago and haven’t had a chance to

rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t

“So, are you worried

worried about both of you. If you think I’m still in love with him, that I haven’t let go, and that’s why you’re doing

to replace him. But you won’t give me that chance, will

of frustration and anger, but

because I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from him. Perhaps my initial thought of using him to spite Neil was

All my thoughts coalesced into these three words. I didn’t know what else to say.

me or stay out of my feud with Neil.” Russel gave me two

of these options was what

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

in Rosemont.” With that,