Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 202

I held onto Russel’s hand tight, nuzzling into his arm, as we walked out of the restaurant.

I didn’t give a hoot about the burning stares coming from behind us.

As we were about to hop into Russel’s car, he got a call from the hospital. There was an emergency that needed his attention.

“Go! Work comes first!” I urged him immediately I’ll have Bailey come pick me up.”

Since I came with Barbara, I had to either call a taxi or have someone pick me up.

Russel looked back at the restaurant entrance with worry, I reassured him, ‘Don’t worry, I won’t exchange more than a word with him.”

“Good, because I’ll get jealous.” Russel was pretty straightforward about this, never beating around the bush

I found it refreshing.

“Alright, go to the hospital” I replied.

But Russel suddenly leaned in and kissed me on the cheek. I was taken aback and completely unprepared.

‘I’m off to work now. Text me when you get home” Russel said with a wide grin, seeing that I didn’t reject him or show any signs of disgust.

I touched my face, feeling a little embarrassed. All I did was nod, no words were spoken.

As I watched Russel speed off to the hospital, I finally pulled out my phone to call Bailey to come get me.

Bailey had just dropped my dad off at a meeting, and it would take him more than half an hour to come get me.

“If I weren’t already at work, I’d hire another driver for my dad, and you could keep being my personal chauffeur,” I sighed.

Since I was just an ordinary worker, having a personal driver wouldn’t be appropriate.

try to be there as soon as I can.

need; I’ll just take a taxi’ I quickly stopped Bailey. “Wait for my

my decisions. The only time he kept something from me was when Neil was hospitalized, and he didn’t

probably didn’t want me to get involved with Neil

a taxi. But it was a weekend,

“Irene!”

came from behind me, and I

afraid that he’d run away. The smile on her face was obviously forced. She walked up to me and

I answered, cold

said in a coquettish voice, “Neil, my mom, sister, and i have decided to start our own company. I heard Irene’s

ran a makeup business. We started as a distributor, but then we grew

was planning to compete with us?

you need any help.” Neil responded

erratic. I noticed that he was sometimes cold

Bonnie was easily pleased. As long as Neil responded

right? I didn’t intend to open a makeup company to challenge your family’s business. It’s just that Neil told me that he knows a lot about this field since he used to be with you… Anyway, I’m just following his advice. Bonnie

words made Neil’s previously gentle expression turn cold.

had many businesses, with headquarters and branches all over the country and even worldwide. They were involved in heavy and light industries and even had a hand in

family didn’t deal

was Bonrue babbling about? Was she using Nell to provoke me on

before starting a business?” I advised her

was taken aback.

makeup business? Can’t you at

quickly glanced at Neil, hoping he

his dense eyelashes and deep

Just because I’m not in this business doesn’t mean I don’t understand it. I’ll support whatever

extensive connections, they would certainly have an

sighed with relief, the worry was now gone from her face. She stood on her tiptoes and planted a kiss on Neil’s

when he met my gaze. He leaned down and returned