Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 421

“Fair enough.” Neil Whitmore opened his PayPal, “Send me your payment request, I’ll settle it. I’m done playing.”

Ariana managed to muster up a small smile, opened up her PayPal.

After Neil had paid, he stood up and left to smoke outside the living room.

Mitch had been silently observing from the sidelines. His expression was unreadable, but when Ariana glanced at him, he quickly averted his gaze and retreated to the kitchen.

For Stella’s happiness, I ultimately found myself stepping outside to find Neil, who was out in the patio smoking.

He was wearing a simple black t-shirt, revealing the toned muscles of his arms. It was just right, not too skinny, not too muscular. It seemed his smoking habit was growing, as he was often seen with a cigarette in his hands.

Upon seeing me, Neil raised an eyebrow before stepping away.

I approached him once more.

“Don’t you dislike the smell of smoke?” he questioned, surprised to see me seeking him out. His eyes were focused on me, reflecting the slight irritation on my face.

I didn’t respond to his question but instead asked, “Tell me, do you know what’s going on between Mitch and Ariana?”

At the mention of their names, a meaningful look crossed Nell’s face. He glanced back towards the living room and snuffed out his cigarette beneath his shoe, “I have a hunch, what about

it?”

“How far have things gone between them?” I pressed.

“All I said was that I sensed something was off, how would I know how far they’ve taken things?” Neil looked at me, slightly exasperated, “Irene Finch, take it easy.”

I was naturally frantic, considering this matter affected Stella’s marital happiness, and my tone wasn’t the kindest.

me back to

on edge.” I slightly adjusted my tone, “Since Mitch is currently partnering with you and you spend quite a bit of time together, I thought I’d ask you.”

with a slightly devilish look in his

age seemed to have added a mature and composed air to his already exceptional

as it seemed that Neil was even more attractive e to Ariana than Mitch

I felt a sense of relief. Thank goodness this kind of man was no longer my husband, or else I’d have to be on guard against all sorts of other women

interactions with him are solely work-related, we haven’t met up much privately recently. As my tone softened, so did

that something was off between Mitch and Ariana?” I asked, furrowing my brows.

there, but Mitch invited her.

my

Stella and

“What’s Ariana’s educational background? Which company did she work for

at me with a

was curious. If Ariana was genuinely competent, then I could understand Mitch’s actions. But if she wasn’t, then Mitch’s actions would indicate an

know?” I admitted openly.

with Mitch, but our companies aren’t merged. We each manage our people. I

say to this, as it was a

I’ll have to investigate Ariana myself and get to the bottom

pondering my next steps, Neil spoke up again, “I

you?” I was definitely in need.

lot of time

But as you know, I’m a businessman. I believe in quid pro quo.” Neil’s gaze pinned me down, “What do you

terms first,” I asked directly.

Neil shrugged after a

it.” I immediately rejected his offer.

to help Stella, Neil wasn’t exactly the most trustworthy person. I didn’t want to fall into

quickly moved to stop me, “I promise it won’t