Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 441

Having obtained Ariana’s present address, Neil and I drove there, following the directions from the GPS.

It was a commercial apartment complex, with easy access. Once we located Ariana’s apartment, we knocked a few times.

But there was no response, no sign of life within.

Could they not be inside? Had they checked into a hotel instead? I was resolute, if I caught them in any compromising position, I would document it and

hand it over to Stella. Mitch, as the guilty party, would stand no chance in the event of a divorce suit.

I had previously thought that if Mitch hadn’t made any substantial move, I would persuade Stella to give him another chance.

But now, my thoughts changed.

Neil dialed Mitch’s number, and I pressed my ear against the door, hearing the ringtone echo from within.

He was certainly inside!

As I pondered how to get in, Neil showed me his phone. It was a message from Gregory, who shockingly knew Ariana’s door code.

This made things easier. I punched in the numbers from the message, and the door clicked open quietly.

The apartment was a one-bedroom, one-living-room setup. The sound of running water echoed from the bathroom. Ariana was probably taking a shower, which was why she hadn’t heard us knocking.

Suddenly, the water stopped, and Mitch’s phone rang simultaneously.

Wrapped in a towel, Ariana emerged from the bathroom. She didn’t glance towards the door but went straight to the bed where Mitch lay, snoring like a log.

away from us, checking Mitch’s phone before answering

Mitch is asleep…” Ariana began, and I knew instantly that

the phone from Ariana’s grasp. She looked at Neil and

was still active. I picked up, and Stella was still ranting. I reassured her, “Stella, it’s me. Mitch is drunk as a skunk and sprawled out on the bed, fully dressed. It doesn’t look like anything has happened. Don’t worry, I’ll handle things here. You should get

did you…” Stella’s ranting stopped abruptly, replaced by

hung up and handed the phone to

this tense atmosphere, Neil was smiling, his perfect crescent-shaped eyes full of amusement.

laughing. All I knew was that

in?!” Ariana demanded, flustered

shot back coldly, ignoring her question.

changed, her eyes darting around but avoiding my gaze. “I don’t understand what you

pointed at Mitch, “He’s lying on your bed, and you’re asking what I mean?

to drink. He was alone and vulnerable at

were concerned about his safety, why didn’t you take him home? You’ve been to his house

at Neil, pleading, “Mr. Whitmore, you know my

interrupted her, “I

tell he was not the least bit interested

the towel, which immediately fell to the floor, revealing her naked

couldn’t fathom her actions. But after seeing her ample bosom,

was quite

turned his back, reacting faster than I

of your mind?” I was speechless

Mr. Whitmore has seen my body, doesn’t that make things

heard stories too, but never had I seen a

“I didn’t see anything. I’m not interested