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.

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

minutes later, he called back.

As soon as I

going on?” Russel countered. There was noise on his

you still hiding from me? Did

unnatural calmness, “Yes, I’m in

wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co.

broached the subject himself. “You know

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

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

out in a rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he wouldn’t have rushed back. What did you do to

voice suddenly chilled. “So, are you worried

stuck on this. I was at a 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, and that’s why

willing to take time to replace him. But you won’t give me that chance, will you?” Russel’s voice

frustration and anger, but I

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

coalesced into these three words.

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

neither of these options was what

to soften my tone and pleaded with him, “Russel, wait.

Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung up.