Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 168

I made a U-turn at an intersection, trying to catch up with Kate for a clearer look, but she was nowhere to be found.

I felt a tinge of disappointment, but quickly shrugged it off - after all, I had no intention to get tangled up with them again, so there was no reason to be disappointed.

I composed myself and drove off.

Life after returning home was pretty chill. I either visited Oscar in the hospital or hung out with Leila and Quincy at Stella Wallace's place.

Oscar was recovering well and was discharged about a week later.

On the day he was discharged, I went to pick him up, planning to introduce him to someone over a meal.

"Irene, where are you taking me?" Oscar asked curiously from the passenger seat.

"Have you heard of Raymon Homes?" I asked.

"I know it. That's a good real estate company. I applied there once but didn't get the job," Oscar said, looking slightly surprised. "You're taking me there?"

I chuckled, "Not to the company, but to meet the boss. Show him what you've got and if you get a chance to get in, start as a technician. Someone will guide you, and you can work your way up to be an engineer or a project manager."

Oscar was clearly delighted and said excitedly, "Really? If I can get in, the opportunities there would definitely be better than my current company!"

"Definitely." I had this plan all along. If I treat Oscar as my brother, I should take care of him like a brother.

Raymon Homes' CEO was named Raymon. We agreed to meet at Blissful Brews.

Upon reaching the cafe, I made a call first.

Raymon happily said, "Great, come on in. I have a business partner here. We can all chat together."

"Sounds good." I hung up the phone and said to Oscar, "Let's go, they're waiting for us."

We arrived at the cafe entrance, I pushed the door open, and a wave of coffee aroma washed over us, very comforting.

Raymon was sitting right across the entrance. Two men were sitting across from him. They glanced back at the sound of the door opening.

"Irene?" Cooper exclaimed in surprise.

Neil looked disapprovingly at Oscar next to me.

"Mr. Clarke, you know each other?" Raymon, probably in his fifties, looked genuinely surprised, seemingly clueless about my relationship with Neil.

I didn't find Raymon through my parents but asked Stella to help me.

Due to the nature of my father's job, it's inappropriate for me to contact others in his name.

So Raymon only knew me as Ms. Finch and was not aware of my relationship with Neil, or else he would have offended both me and Neil.

"Yes, we're friends." Cooper glanced awkwardly at Neil.

Oscar got unhappy at the sight of Neil. "Irene, let's leave."

I stopped him, "Go sit with Mr. Raymon."

Raymon wasn't usually in Rosemont. Since he was here, I didn't want Oscar to miss this opportunity.

Oscar understood my arrangement. He silently nodded and sat down beside Raymon.

The cafe had tables for four. Raymon asked a waiter to bring an extra chair, perfect between Neil and Oscar. I took the seat without hesitation.

Neil glanced at me, and I pretended not to see.