Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 451 A Moment's Vulnerability, Merely an Illusion

Raymond now stood behind her, his chest nearly touching her back as he looked out the window with her.

Selena thought she could almost hear the rhythm of his heart.

Last night, when she was drying Raymond's hair, and he wrapped his arms around her in silence, she was struck by a fleeting illusion that Raymond seemed sorrowful.

Perhaps it was in a woman's nature to feel overwhelming empathy. For a moment, she actually felt a hint of what he might be feeling as if she was always the one being left behind. But could it be possible for Raymond?

He was, by all accounts, a man of high stature; with the slightest beckon, countless would go through fire and water for him.

So, she dismissed that lingering notion.

After that vulnerable moment, he reverted back to his assertive demeanor, as if the crack in his armor was just an illusion.

Raymond then stepped away, made a call to assure the managers that they were safe, and told them to stay calm and wait for the Montague family's assistance.

The staff, pacing nervously inside the mansion, breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from their foreheads.

the maids speculated, "Mr. Montague probably went looking for that

might

amazed that someone as astute as Raymond could

was uncertain whether a safe

towards Brian; everyone knew he and Selena

had been a star student from Ridgefield. When she graduated, her achievements were celebrated with fanfare, and everyone thought she was bound for greatness. Instead, she was caught schmoozing with a

if his

the crowd's piercing stares, he squirmed and excused himself to

Han hurried after him.

had much say in anything; they were just

afternoon, out of

keep this from

fired up

can I tell? I just feel like I've

his family

chase glitter and gold. Raymond is handsome and wealthy. Selena got sidetracked, but

face! We always took pride in Selena, a Harvard grad, a rare talent in Ridgefield. I can't believe that girl got dazzled by the bright lights of the world." Brian took