Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 21 Everywhere Is Business

Selena was sipping her lemon water when the news reached her ears, causing her to nearly choke. Of course she knew that, but she couldn't be the mistress of the man she married. She casually dabbed the corner of her mouth with a tissue. "I know, and?" Her tone was indifferent as if Raymond's marriage was of no concern to her.

Selena's nonchalance prompted Raymond to raise his eyes slightly.

Lisa clenched her fist with force, feeling as if she were talking to a brick wall. 'How could this woman be so calm? Doesn't she feel awkward now that she knows she's with a married man? Is it because she's shameless or she has Raymond's love to back her up?'

Lisa's heart was unsettled, but she couldn't allow herself to appear too impatient. She turned to Raymond, her face regaining its previous gentleness. "Raymond, it's been three years since you've been back. You might not know that this restaurant has a new head chef. He's a New Zealand returnee and I think you'll enjoy his special."

Without permission, she seized the menu, acting as if the place was her domain. Raymond's expression remained unmoved; he was indifferent, offering neither refusal nor response.

cold, but they are actually sharp-edged, making interactions challenging. Reflecting on this, Selena let out a light chuckle. "Bell's special isn't on the menu yet. Today, I've invited Mr. Montague to enjoy

tone even someone like Lisa could no longer tolerate. As she rose, she cast a deep look at Selena's smiling face. Their eyes met. No words were necessary. It seemed they had already engaged in a

tough nut to crack in the past, and he hadn't expected

you prefer milk or coffee for breakfast?" As if the recent episode

whether it was her magnanimity or her indifference to his marital status. "Coffee," he said, leaning back slightly

of hot coffee, then looked up at the waiter and placed her order, "Hello, please inform Bell that we'd like the same as last

observed the scene,

even had double vision, yet she responded patiently, "Bell's signature dishes are

culinary preferences to gauge his interests. It seemed that business was indeed omnipresent. A hint of dissatisfaction flickered within