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

message to Russel: [Russel,

minutes later, he called back.

As soon as

on?” Russel countered. There was noise on his end, but it

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

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

wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue, but the words

subject himself. “You know about the problem with Whitmore Co.,

it?” I didn’t

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

words came 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

“So, are you worried about him or

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

– you. Even if you still have Neil in your heart, I’m willing 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 warmth

anger, but I couldn’t

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

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

need an apology. Either marry me or stay out of my feud with Neil.” Russel gave me two

options

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

Rosemont.” With