Chapter 204

Russel replied, “Yeah, her funds are solid, but starting a new company is always tricky. Neither her connections nor her rep can hold a candle to yours. No

need to sweat it.”

“If it’s a fair game, I wouldn’t be worried. But I fear Bonnie might play dirty”

“Right, tackle the problems as they come.” I said, perking up. Then I asked Russel, “What brings you here?”

I’m off today, so I thought I’d pick you up for lunch” Russel said with a gentle smile. “You’ve lost some weight. You should eat more.”

A bit helpless, I replied. “But I just can’t seem to put on any pounds. I wish I had some curves too. I put on a bit while I was abroad these past couple of years. Better than before, right?”

Russel reached out and pinched my arm, then circled it with his hand, comparing it. Worry flashed across his face. “You’re still too thin. I’m worried you’re

malnourished”

He had made my arm itch, and I couldn’t help but laugh. I quickly pulled my arm away Tm ticklish!”

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Russel’s mouth. “So if you tease me, I’ll tickle you.”

He really thought I would tease him? I laughed, standing on my tiptoes to pinch his handsome face. “Try me?”

Our sweet exchanges seemed like those of a loving couple. But I knew that I was working hard to become a real couple with Russel; it wasn’t just for

appearances.

Although I didn’t get the same thrilling tension with him as I did with Neil, I didn’t mind the physical contact with him.

Maybe if we stick with it, we’ll end up with a happy ending.

Gloria suddenly interrupted us, standing not far away with a limited edition LV bag in her hand. Dressed head to toe

was probably influenced

Under the sunlight, it

she

go get some food” I said,

you feel like eating?” Russel, like me,

get angry, she was much more composed

took a few steps forward, blocking my way. ‘Ms. Finch, can

woman in front of me. And what would we have to talk about?”

about Bonnie of about our companies” Gloria

don’t think either of those topics are necessary. Please move

rolled down, revealing

her eyes were filled with hostility when she

ear, and then she rolled up

He didn’t look too happy. “She already said

to the hype I heard from Bonnie that

by Gloria’s patience but also her way

“You’re mistaken, he and I are no

eyebrows in surprise “Really? Because

as good as admitting it.

of you she met Neil and then met her end. Don’t you feel guilty at

words trade me look at

from the start, but since he didn’t reciprocate, Gloria only

Neil

I’m not responsible for the path she chose ‘Russel replied

only just When Karina started liking Neil, he let go

in Russels mind, he wouldn’t feel as suffocated and gualty

like that?” Gloria’s eyes were filled with hatred. “My daughter, whom I raised with so much

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