Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 533

Russel's eyebrows furrowed slightly the moment he heard my question.

I knew he was reluctant to bring up the topic of Karina; after all, they were now business partners. And any mention of Karina only seemed to widen the chasm between him and me.

"Well, I was planning on coming back anyway," he finally replied.

"Didn't you find out that Hiram was here in this hospital for her?" I didn’t want to exchange pleasantries with Russel. "Tell me, Russel, did you turn against him because of me, or did you have a grudge against him long before that?"

"What are you talking about?" Russel looked at me with his deep-set eyes, not understanding my words. "What are you thinking about now?"

He probably forgot about the things he did a long time ago, so he had no idea what I was talking about.

I didn't explain it to him either. As long as I understood in my heart, that was enough. This man was dangerous, and it was best to keep my distance.

"Never mind, you probably have things to do at the hospital. I'll leave first." I walked towards my car, not wanting to engage too much with Russel. I was afraid that I'd fall into his trap and end up dead without even knowing how it happened.

Speaking of dying at his hands, it reminded me of a description Neil once gave me. I never thought I'd use the word "die" to describe myself.

Russel was a very perceptive man. He could sense even the slightest change in my reactions. Before I could get into my car, he had already closed the door.

I looked up at him, my eyes filled with confusion. What was he trying to do?

Russel looked down at me, his face a bit dark. "Did Neil brainwash you again?"

"He didn't brainwash me. If anyone did, it was you, Russel," I replied coldly.

Neil did wrong me, time and time again. He hurt me while being indifferent towards me, but he was a decent man. He would never do anything malicious to people he cared about.

Even after he realized that he loved me, he never did anything to hurt me, except for verbal threats.

But Russel was different. He appeared perfect to everyone else. He even advised me not to divorce Neil, treating him like his best friend in words and actions.

But what about behind the scenes? He had plotted against Neil and me, the woman he supposedly loved, time and again.

This kind of person was actually the most terrifying. You never knew when you might offend him and face his revenge.

"I brainwashed you? What did I brainwash you with? Tell me." Russel asked me calmly, but there was a distinctive chill in his eyes.

Those incredibly attractive eyes reminded me of a devil in human form at this moment, handsome but evil.

"No big deal, I just realized something. I don't need to concern myself with your issues with Neil. If you guys want to fight, go ahead," I replied.

Even if some of the conflicts between Russel and Neil were caused by me, they weren't all my fault. Knowing this relieved me of some guilt.

Russel smirked, "Really? How did you suddenly see the light? You shouldn't have meddled in our affairs in the first place."

"That's why I won't meddle anymore. And stop looking for me. I have some things to deal with in Rosemont, and I'll leave as soon as I'm done. Let's part ways amicably," I said, not liking Russel's calm and mocking demeanor.