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.

us, standing not far away with a limited edition LV bag in her hand.

was probably

a black Lincoln. Under the sunlight, it was very eye-catching and

she doing here?

said, ignoring Gloria and taking Russels hand.

you feel like eating?” Russel, like me, ignored Gloria,

get angry, she was much more composed

blocking my way. ‘Ms. Finch, can we have

middle-aged woman in front of me.

Bonnie of about our

but I don’t think either of those topics are necessary.

away rolled down, revealing Bonnie

didn’t look too happy, and her eyes were filled with hostility when

whispered something in her ear, and then she

Russel rudely blocked her. He didn’t look too happy.

her attention to Russel. “I’m finally meeting you in person. You certainly live up to the hype I heard from Bonnie that you and Neil are good friends. If

not only surprised by Gloria’s patience but also her way of

and I are no

in surprise “Really?

as good as admitting

but you didn’t care. Because of you she met Neil and then met

words trade me look at

Russel from the start, but since

Neil because

responsible for the path she chose ‘Russel replied

Karina, but only just When Karina started liking Neil, he let

he wouldn’t feel as suffocated and gualty as Neil

with hatred. “My daughter, whom I raised with so much hardship,

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