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.

Whitmore Co. and the Dawson Group were both prominent family enterprises and once business partners. If they turned against each other, the implications would be massive.

sent a message to Russel: [Russel,

minutes later, he

you?” As soon as I answered,

on his end, but it definitely wasn’t

of frustration welled up in me. “Are you still hiding from

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Are you back in Rosemont?”

for a few seconds, then responded with unnatural calmness, “Yes, I’m

My heartbeat quickened uncontrollably. I wanted to confront Russel directly about whether he was behind the

broached the subject himself. “You know about the problem with Whitmore

it?” I

would you suspect me? I just got back a few days ago and haven’t had a chance to tell you.”

came out in a rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the

voice suddenly chilled. “So, are you

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

time to replace him. But you won’t give me that chance, will

frustration and anger, but I couldn’t vent

but now I was tongue-tied because I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from him.

my thoughts coalesced into these three words. I

out of my feud with Neil.” Russel gave

of these options was what I wanted.

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

you in Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung

been this cold to me, let alone hang up on me without giving me a chance to say more.