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.

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

Russel:

minutes later,

As soon as

was noise on

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

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

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

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

you do it?” I didn’t want to beat

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

my question seriously.” My words came out in a rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he

are you worried about

loss for words and 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,

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

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

managed to keep my distance from him. Perhaps my initial thought of using

into these three words. I didn’t know what else to

stay out of my feud

these options was what

my tone and pleaded with him, “Russel, wait. Can we talk this

for you in Rosemont.” With that, Russel