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.

wait a bit, I’ll try to be there as soon as I can. Bailey replied.

take a taxi’ I quickly stopped Bailey.

time he kept something from me was when Neil was hospitalized, and he didn’t

understand. He probably didn’t want me to get involved

up. I stood by the side of the road, trying to hail a taxi. But it was a weekend, so there werent many taxis available. I had to wait.

“Irene!”

me, and I turned

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

to work.” I answered, cold

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

then we grew and started our own brand. We’ve

was planning to

you need any help.” Neil responded

mood was a bit erratic. I noticed that he was

Neil responded to her, she would beam

you won’t mind, 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

Neil’s previously gentle

involved in heavy and light industries and even had a hand in the entertainment industry. That was why Neil was so popular

didn’t

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

should do some research before starting

Bone was

understanding the makeup business? Can’t you at least consider reality

quickly glanced at Neil, hoping he wouldn’t deny her request.

me, his dense eyelashes and deep

smile was a bit distant, Just because I’m not in this business doesn’t mean I don’t understand

they would certainly have an understanding of this field.

gone from her face. She stood on her tiptoes and planted a kiss

brow furrowed but smoothed out when he met my gaze. He leaned down and returned the