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.

back

just a bit on edge.” I slightly adjusted my tone, “Since Mitch is currently partnering with you

a small laugh with a slightly devilish look in

there wasn’t a wrinkle on his face. Instead, his age seemed to have

careful, as it seemed that Neil was

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,

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

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

there, but Mitch invited

made my

history between Stella and Mitch.

and asked, “What’s Ariana’s educational

looked at me with a

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

know?” I

“I’m partnering with Mitch, but our companies

this, as it was

have to investigate Ariana myself and get to the bottom

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

was definitely

of time and help me figure out if Mitch was indeed

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

your terms first,” I asked

haven’t decided yet.” Neil shrugged after a moment of thought.

it.” I immediately rejected his offer.

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

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