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.

like the stain wouldn't. But Selena wasn't playing along. "I don't

a new dress online. I've got a tight schedule; can't afford to

Did this woman not catch

the drama unfold, some with glee,

dropping her cousin's name with pride. It was

bit much, don't you think? You do know who you were just visiting, right?

nothing special in New York's

Selena would catch snippets of Raymond and Olivia's past. They might have been high schoolmates; the reasons for their eventual union

has nothing to do with your family ties. Or should I just spill it back on

was seething, her body shaking with rage. This was the first time anyone

her

quicker, catching

her voice rising. Just as

yanked her hand

guard by Raymond's sudden appearance, Sofia