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

Russel: [Russel, where are you?]

minutes later, he

soon as I

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

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

seconds, then responded with unnatural

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

the subject himself. “You know

just tell me honestly, did you do it?” I didn’t want to beat around the bush.

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

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

are you

you. If you think I’m still in love with him, that I haven’t let go, and that’s

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,

frustration and anger, but I couldn’t

I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from him.

these three words. I didn’t know what else

marry me or stay out of my feud

of these options

with him, “Russel, wait. Can we talk

for you in Rosemont.”