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.

family enterprises and once business partners. If they turned against each other, the implications would be

Russel: [Russel, where are

minutes later,

soon as

countered. There was noise on his end, but

frustration welled up in me. “Are you still hiding from me? Did you

few seconds, then responded with unnatural

whether he was

broached the subject himself. “You know

did you do it?” I didn’t want

got back a few days ago and haven’t had a chance to tell you.”

“Neil has already gone back. If

voice suddenly chilled. “So, are you worried about him or

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

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

I was tongue-tied because I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from him. Perhaps my

sorry.” All my thoughts coalesced into these three words. I didn’t

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

neither of these options was what I

to soften my tone and pleaded with him,

wait for you in Rosemont.” With that,