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.

a message to Russel: [Russel, where

later, he

are you?” As soon as

countered. There was noise on his end,

up in me. “Are you still hiding from

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Are you back in

was silent 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

silence, Russel broached the subject himself. “You know about the problem

me honestly, did you do it?” I

I just got back a few days

a rush, “Neil has already gone back. If

are you worried

still stuck on this. I was at a loss for words and felt defeated. “I’m worried about both of you. If you think I’m still in love with him, that I haven’t let go, and that’s why you’re doing this, you really

willing to take time to replace him. But you won’t give me that chance, will you?” Russel’s voice was as cold

frustration and anger, but I couldn’t vent

Russel, but now I was tongue-tied because I hadn’t managed to keep my distance from him. Perhaps my initial thought of using

three words. I didn’t know what else

apology. Either marry me or stay out of my feud with Neil.” Russel gave me

neither of these options was

to soften my tone and pleaded with him, “Russel,

wait for you in Rosemont.”

let alone hang up on