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.

business partners. If they turned against each other, the implications would be massive.

sent a message to Russel:

later, he called back.

you?” As soon as I answered, I asked

countered. There was noise on his

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

responded with unnatural calmness, “Yes,

wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the

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

do it?” I didn’t

me? I just got back a few

back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he wouldn’t

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

words 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’re doing this, you

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 despite

frustration and anger,

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

thoughts coalesced into these three words.

out of my feud with Neil.” Russel gave me

neither of these options was what

with him, “Russel, wait. Can

Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung