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, where

three minutes later, he called back.

soon as

noise on

“Are you still hiding

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you back in Rosemont?”

for a few seconds, then responded with unnatural

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

himself. “You know about the problem with Whitmore Co., don’t you?”

it?” I didn’t want to beat around the bush.

me? I just got back a few days ago and haven’t had a

rush, “Neil has already gone back. If the problem wasn’t serious, he

“So, are you worried

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,

all I’ve ever wanted is simple – you. Even if you still have Neil in your heart, I’m willing to take time to replace him. But you won’t give me

was full of frustration and anger, but I couldn’t vent

keep my distance from him.

my thoughts coalesced into these three words. I didn’t know

don’t need an apology. Either marry me or stay out of

of these options was what I

my tone and pleaded with him,

you in Rosemont.” With that, Russel hung up.

me, let alone hang