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.

prominent family enterprises and once business partners. If they turned against each other, the implications would be massive.

sent a message to Russel: [Russel, where are

minutes later, he called

as I answered, I asked

countered. There was noise on his end, but

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

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

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

“You know about the problem

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

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

has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he

“So, are you worried about him

both of you. If you think I’m still

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

full of frustration and anger, but

now I was tongue-tied because I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from

coalesced into these three words. I didn’t know

me or stay out of my feud with

these options

to soften my tone and pleaded with him, “Russel, wait. Can we talk this over?”

Rosemont.”