Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 443 Resentment

As if that weren't enough, Mrs. Montague often remarked, "Olivia, that girl is quite something, a talented artist. Christopher spoke to her a bit more today... Could it be he's taken a liking to her?"

Olivia's painting skills were indeed outstanding among her peers, and she was the most likely candidate to become Mr. Butler's student.

Thus, she shattered Mrs. Montague's prejudice about her background, and Mrs. Montague gave her blessing for her to marry into the Montague family.

Back when Raymond and Olivia first got together, Mrs. Montague had erupted in rage, accusing him of stealing his brother's wife and calling down divine retribution.

After Christopher's accident, Mrs. Montague started asking questions about Raymond's relationship with Olivia. At that time, Raymond didn't sense her concern. Instead, he felt a profound aversion. It seemed like she aimed to reserve Olivia for Christopher, anticipating Raymond, being Christopher's brother, to embrace her unquestioningly.

As a result, even now, Raymond felt a cool distance towards Mrs. Montague.

An array of exquisite dishes was arranged at the dinner table in Wolfland.

Raymond had just stepped back in from taking a call outside, bringing with him a chill that seemed to linger in his aura.

Mrs. Montague was visibly displeased and chided, "What's with the long face? Is it so hard to share a meal?"

Raymond's lashes lifted, revealing a flash of sharpness in his eyes.

Mrs. Montague was momentarily silenced, but her irritation quickly turned to downright anger.

attitude you carry at the company. Your grandfather saw promise in you and handed you the reins. But don't forget those were meant for your brother before his... mishap." Before Mrs. Montague could say anything more upsetting, Catherine intervened, "Mom, Raymond has been working hard these years. The Wall Street journalists are always after him, and so are

down his glass with a nonchalant tone. "If I were to follow his footsteps, I

women turned pale at

up gracefully and grabbed his coat.

meaning was clear: Christopher Montague

Mrs. Montague, who hurled insults about him

stop. Raymond's distance is exactly because of these things you

I wrong? He's never been able to measure up

...

stepped out of Wolfland into the cool night air, bowing

his relationship with Christopher was surprisingly

conniving cousins, his bond with

expecting a deadly power struggle between him and Christopher. But Christopher actually

Raymond never shared this

only thing he could do for Christopher now was to uncover the real reason behind

Christopher, but Mr. Montague Sr. had always admired Raymond's

kid's got the same fire as me, always striving for

weren't for Christopher being the eldest, I'd hand the reins to Raymond in a heartbeat. The cutthroat world of business needs that wild spirit. Christopher's too mild, better off in research." Raymond got into his car, casually resting his fingertips on the open

his long fingers, but he only took one drag