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.

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

sent a message to Russel: [Russel, where

minutes later, he

you?” As soon as I answered,

Russel countered. There was noise on his end, but

hiding from

few seconds, then responded with unnatural calmness, “Yes, I’m

told me.” My heartbeat quickened uncontrollably. I wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue, but the words were stuck in my throat.

the subject himself. “You know

you do it?” I didn’t want to beat around the bush.

lightly. “Why would you suspect me? I just got back a few days

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

voice suddenly chilled. “So, are you 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 this, you really

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

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

to keep my distance

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

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

neither of these options was what

with him, “Russel, wait. Can we talk this over?”

wait for you in Rosemont.” With