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.

Co. and the Dawson Group were both prominent family enterprises and once business partners. If they

Russel: [Russel, where are you?]

minutes later,

you?” As soon as

noise on his end, but it definitely wasn’t hospital

still hiding from me? Did you quit your

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

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

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

do it?” I didn’t want to beat around the

me? I just got back a few days

rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t

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

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

time to replace him. But you won’t give me that chance, will

and anger, but I couldn’t vent it out.

distance from

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

don’t need an apology. Either marry me or stay out of my feud with Neil.” Russel gave me two

neither of these options was what

with him, “Russel, wait. Can we

Rosemont.” With that,