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.

prominent family enterprises and once business partners. If they turned against each other, the implications would be

message to Russel: [Russel, where

minutes later, he called

as I

was noise on his end, but

hiding from me? Did you quit your job? Are

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

whether he was behind the Whitmore Co. issue, but

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

you do it?” I didn’t want

just got back a few days ago

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

are you worried about him or me?”

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

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 subject.

was full of frustration and anger, but I couldn’t vent it

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

into these three words.

don’t need an apology. Either marry me or stay out of my feud

of these options

to soften my tone and pleaded with him, “Russel, wait. Can we

for you in Rosemont.” With that, Russel