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.

your boyfriend look so sweet together.” Gloria suddenly interrupted us, standing not far away with a limited edition LV bag in her hand.

style was probably influenced by her.

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

was she

go get some food” I said, ignoring

do you feel like eating?” Russel, like

she was much more composed

blocking my way. ‘Ms. Finch,

at the middle-aged woman in front of me. And

of about our companies” Gloria replied with a smile.

those topics

away rolled down, revealing Bonnie and Kate Aaron’s faces. They were looking this

were filled with hostility

her ear, and then

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

live up to the hype I heard from Bonnie that you and Neil are good friends. If he becomes my son-in-law, we’ll

not only surprised by Gloria’s patience but also

“You’re mistaken, he and I are

her eyebrows in surprise “Really? Because of Irene?”

didn’t answer, which was as good as

but you didn’t care. Because of you

words trade me

Aaron was into Russel from the start, but since he didn’t reciprocate, Gloria only officially met

Kanna met Neil

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

just When Karina started liking

wouldn’t feel as suffocated and gualty as Neil did

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

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