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

a message to Russel: [Russel,

minutes later, he called

you?” As soon as I

noise on his end,

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

was silent for a few seconds, then responded with unnatural calmness, “Yes, I’m in Rosemont now. How did you

Russel directly about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue, but

Russel broached the subject himself. “You know about

it?” I didn’t want to beat around

lightly. “Why would you suspect me? I just got back a few days ago and haven’t had a chance to tell you.”

laughing and answer my question seriously.” My words came out in a rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he wouldn’t have rushed back. What did you do to Whitmore

you worried about him or me?”

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

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 the

and anger, but I couldn’t vent

Russel, but now I was tongue-tied because I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from him.

these three words. I didn’t know what else to

or stay out of

of these options was what

and pleaded with him, “Russel, wait. Can we talk this

Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung