Chapter 227

I closed the door, keeping myself apart from Neil and Bonnie

I looked down at the contract in my hand and took a deep breath. A weight was finally lifted from

After returning to Rosemont, Stella gave me a call.

my

heart.

“Rena, Ali told me something really bizarre. I’ve also mentioned it to Mitch.” Her voice was filled with confusion.

“Shoot”

I was visiting my mom in the hospital. I massaged her hand while answering Stella.

Alicia bumped into Louis Aldridge in the Dreamscape District, and at the time, Louis was having dinner with a company’s head. This company was one of Whitmore Co’s strongest competitors. They had a huge rivalry over resources a few years back.

Wasn’t Louis Neil’s friend? Why was he dining with Whitmore Co’s competitor?

It was indeed weird, but since Mitch knew about it, he’d definitely tell Neil.

“Rena, my guess might sound like a conspiracy theory “Stella lowered her voice, “Who leaked that news about Neil’s father? I asked Halley. The anonymous person seemed to know the Whitmore family really well. Could it be Louis?”

This guess gave me goosebumps, “No way night? Louis has no reason to do that!”

“Exactly! Isn’t he just the son of a driver from the Whitmore family? The Whitmores have helped him and his dad a lot. Why would he do that?” Stella was also puzzled

After chatting with Stella for a while, I hung up, but my mind was racing. Did Neil already know about this?

If his dad really had a love child… I couldn’t even imagine

half-sibling, he’d probably flip the

I was curious about it, I didn’t pay much attention to it. After returning to Rosemont, besides working. I met with Russel quite often. We both tacitly avoided talking about the

to hurt my mom was caught, but he wouldn’t admit to

now

from the hospital. My

dad and me into deep sorrow. I felt like it was all my fault. I shouldn’t have sought Neil’s help, causing my mom

rang. My dad went to open the door. His angry voice came from the

got up and went over, only to see

words, Neil kept his cool. I was afraid my dad would attack Neil again, so I pushed Neil into the yard and let my dad stay

compensation. My mom might become a vegetable What more do you

bad mood. After seeing Neil, I lost

under his eyes and an overall gloomy look. Normally I wouldn’t lash out at bim in this state, but the bad news from

remained calm and said, I’m sorry I just wanted to check

in chaos. Do you want to make my dad sick as well?” I

after securing a collaboration with Evershine Enterprises, but

down my face.

reached out to wipe away my tears, his eyes were

mix of emotions. Neil was like a poisonous vine, suffocating me. My past obsession with him had now turned into a determination

began when

and despair washed over me, “Do I need to kneel down and beg you

my knees. If kneeling and begging would make him leave my life for good and stop him from giving me pressure and trouble, I was willing.

for my parents to

at me in shock. He couldn’t

to help

my life. The people I owe the most are my parents. I’ve ruined them!” I looked up at Neil, hot caring

years. Now, my dad was about to retire, and my mom was in a coma. They only

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