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

Russel: [Russel, where are you?]

minutes later, he called back.

as I answered, I asked

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

hiding from me? Did you

for a few seconds, then responded with unnatural calmness, “Yes,

I wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue, but the words were stuck

the subject himself. “You know about the problem with Whitmore

tell me honestly, did you do it?” I didn’t want to beat around the

“Why would you suspect me? I just got back a few days ago

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

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

about both of you. If you think I’m still in love with him, that I

have Neil 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 despite the emotional

full of frustration and anger, but I

my distance from him. Perhaps my initial thought of using him

my thoughts coalesced into these three words. I

marry me or stay out of my

options was what

my tone and pleaded with him, “Russel, wait.

in Rosemont.” With that,