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.

stain wouldn't. But Selena wasn't playing along. "I don't think a wet wipe will cut it," she

with another solution, or order me a new dress online. I've got a tight schedule; can't afford to go home and change," Selena retorted,

hardened. Did this

drama unfold, some with glee, others

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

don't you think? You do know who you were

Stone family was nothing special in New York's high society,

They might have been high schoolmates; the reasons for their eventual union remained a

coffee spill has nothing to do with your family ties. Or should

with rage. This was the first time anyone had dared to challenge her at the

her hand raised

was quicker, catching Sofia's wrist

voice rising. Just as she spoke, the

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

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