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

message to Russel: [Russel,

three minutes later,

you?” As soon as I answered, I asked

going on?” Russel countered. There was noise on his end, but it definitely wasn’t hospital noise.

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

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

me.” My heartbeat quickened uncontrollably. I wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was

ensuing silence, Russel broached the subject himself. “You know about the

you do it?” I

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

has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he wouldn’t have rushed back. What did you

“So, are you worried

at a loss for words and felt defeated. “I’m worried about both of you. If you think I’m still in

take time to replace him.

anger,

I was tongue-tied because I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from him. Perhaps my initial thought of using him to spite Neil was the wrong move.

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

out of my feud with

these options was what I wanted.

pleaded with him, “Russel, wait.

in Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung