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 against each other, the

a message to Russel: [Russel,

later, he called back.

soon as I answered,

was noise on

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

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

Russel directly about whether he was behind

ensuing silence, Russel broached the subject himself. “You know about the problem with Whitmore Co., don’t

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

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

back.

suddenly chilled. “So, are you worried

both of you. If you think I’m still in love with him, that

ever wanted is simple – you. Even if you still have Neil in your heart, I’m willing to take time to replace him. But

and anger, but I couldn’t

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

sorry.” All my thoughts coalesced into these three words. I didn’t know what else to

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

options was what

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

in Rosemont.” With that,