Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 29 Cousin-in-Law

Raymond didn't expect she would apologize to him at once. Why would he always feel sullen when he talked with her?

"Mr. Montague, I'll head over to the site for a look-see and then we'll discuss the design. If it's all good, I'll get the decorators on it," she said, trying to sound professional. Raymond's response was a nonchalant nod, his gaze never quite meeting hers.

As Selena pushed through the office door, she found herself face to face with a woman clutching a coffee.

With a calculated move, she stepped aside, but not before the woman 'accidentally' tripped, spilling the dark brew all over Selena's light-colored suit.

Embarrassment washed over her instantly. Her attire, now stained, was no longer fit for public appearance. She frowned at the woman, whose acting was as bad as her intentions. "Oh, my! I'm so sorry, Miss! Let me grab some wipes to help you clean up."

The woman feigned innocence, her eyebrows arched in mock surprise.

Selena glanced at the name badge-Sofia Stone. So this tarted-up woman with delicate makeup was a Stone.

"Sure thing! Please help me out with those wipes," Selena replied with a smile, catching Sofia off guard.

face fell. She had expected Selena to brush it off, to let it go like the stain wouldn't. But Selena wasn't playing along. "I don't think a wet wipe will cut it,"

come up with another solution, or order me a new dress online. I've got

Did this

the drama unfold, some with glee,

had been strutting around the department like she owned the place, always dropping her cousin's name with pride. It was because her cousin Olivia was rumored to be Raymond's

"You're being a bit much, don't you

Stone family was nothing special in New York's high

while skimming through information, Selena would catch snippets of Raymond and Olivia's past. They might have

turning indifferent. "This coffee spill has nothing to do with your family ties. Or should

the first time anyone

she spat, her hand raised to

was quicker, catching Sofia's

voice rising. Just as she spoke, the office door swung open, and

with hope as she yanked her hand free from Selena's grip with

Selena released her, caught off guard by Raymond's sudden appearance, Sofia lost