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.

Finch, please wait a bit, I’ll try to be there as soon as

need; I’ll just take a taxi’ I quickly stopped Bailey.

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

understand. He probably didn’t want me

road, trying to hail a taxi. But it was a weekend, so there werent many taxis available. I

“Irene!”

voice came from behind me,

away. The smile on her face was obviously forced. She walked up

work.” I answered,

have decided to start our own company. I heard Irene’s family is in the makeup business, so we’re planning to do the same. I’m a newbie, so

business. We started as a distributor, but then we grew and started our own brand. We’ve been doing pretty well.

was planning to compete with

me know if you need any help.” Neil responded

erratic. I noticed that he was sometimes cold and sometimes warm towards

Bonnie was easily pleased. As long as Neil responded to her, she would

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

made Neil’s previously gentle expression turn cold.

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 the

family didn’t deal with

about? Was she using Nell to provoke me on

do some research before starting a

Bone was taken aback.

makeup business? Can’t you at least consider

glanced at Neil, hoping he wouldn’t deny her

eyelashes and

wrapped his arm around Bonnie’s waist, but his smile was a bit distant, Just because I’m not in this business doesn’t

family’s extensive connections, they would certainly have

best!” Bonnie sighed with relief, the worry was now gone from her face. She stood on her tiptoes and

met my gaze. He