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.

family enterprises and once business partners. If

a message to Russel: [Russel,

later, he

As soon as I answered,

was noise on his

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

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

he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue, but

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

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

suspect me? I just got back a

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 Co.?”

chilled. “So, are you

this point, he was still stuck on this. I was at a loss for words and felt defeated. “I’m worried about both of you. If you think I’m still

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

and anger, but I couldn’t vent it

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

these three words.

stay out of my feud with

these options was what I wanted.

soften my tone and pleaded with him, “Russel, wait. Can we talk this over?”

Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung up.