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

I slightly adjusted my tone, “Since Mitch is currently partnering with you and

laugh with a slightly devilish look in his eyes.

wasn’t a wrinkle on his face. Instead, his age seemed to have added a mature and composed air to his already exceptional character, making him

Neil was

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 for the rest of my life. During my past life, I wasn’t able to fend off Bonnie Tueley, and in this life, I couldn’t fend off Karina. It seems I’m destined to be single.

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

did you sense that something was off between Mitch and Ariana?” I asked, furrowing

but Mitch invited her. Also, some job promotions and demptions reveal that he

my

it wasn’t just the insinuations in the chat history between Stella and Mitch. Mitch seemed to be giving Ariana special treatment.

down and asked, “What’s Ariana’s educational background?

looked at me with

could understand Mitch’s actions. But if she wasn’t, then Mitch’s

know?” I

was curt, his face expressing disinterest, “I’m partnering with Mitch, but our companies

to this, as it

to investigate Ariana myself and get

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

you?” I was

of time and help me figure out if Mitch was

businessman. I believe in quid pro quo.” Neil’s gaze

terms first,” I asked directly.

decided yet.” Neil shrugged after a moment

I immediately rejected his

I wanted to help Stella, Neil wasn’t exactly the most trustworthy person. I didn’t want to fall into his trap and invite

moved to stop me, “I