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 I can. Bailey

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

me was when Neil was hospitalized,

probably didn’t want me to get

a taxi. But it was a weekend, so

“Irene!”

voice came from behind me, and I turned

he’d run away. The smile on her face was obviously forced. She walked up to me and asked, “Wheres Dr. Russel?

work.” I answered, cold and indifferent

remember something. She turned 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 is in the makeup business, so we’re planning to do the same. I’m

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

to compete

any help.” Neil responded gently after catching

noticed that he was sometimes cold

easily pleased. As long as Neil responded to

that he knows a lot about this field since he used to be with you… Anyway, I’m just following his advice. Bonnie said, trailing off. i couldn’t

made Neil’s previously gentle expression turn

headquarters and branches all over the country and even worldwide. They were involved in heavy and light industries

the Whitmore family didn’t deal

Bonrue babbling about? Was she using Nell to provoke me

you should do some research before starting a business?” I

was

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

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

his dense eyelashes and deep eyes were

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

extensive connections, they would certainly have an understanding of this

sighed with relief, the worry was now gone from her face.

met my gaze. He leaned down and returned