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.

standing not far away with a limited edition LV bag in her hand. Dressed head to toe

probably

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

was she

go get some food” I said,

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

get angry, she was

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

at the middle-aged woman in front of me. And what would we have to talk

about Bonnie of about our companies” Gloria replied with a

either of those topics are

rolled down, revealing Bonnie

look too happy, and her eyes were filled with hostility when she saw me.

in her ear, and then she rolled

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

be Mr. Russel” Gloria turned 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 he becomes

surprised by Gloria’s patience but also

he and I

in surprise “Really? Because of

was as

was so into you, but you didn’t care. Because of you

trade me look

from the start, but since he didn’t reciprocate, Gloria only officially met Russel today.

Neil

not responsible for the

liked Karina, but only just When Karina started

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

daughter, whom I raised with so much hardship, just died like that, and you don’t

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