Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 486 She'd Probably Like It, Wouldn’t She?

The color was almost irresistible to any onlooker.

"John," Raymond beckoned.

Without hesitation, John handed over the checkbook.

"And the cost?" Raymond questioned, his gaze unflinching.

"Two million."

Barely suppressing his elation, the salesman hastily encased the bracelet in an elegant box.

This was a novel experience for Raymond, who typically left all shopping matters to John's discerning eye.

ask, "Mr. Montague, is this intended for

gift, given so casually, could

his intentions

"No."

refrained from stating the obvious, merely

secured and John handling the financial aftermath, Raymond joined the executives

of their suspense,

after the purchase, as if the storm clouds had finally dispersed. A week later, he found himself back in New York, the gift accompanying him. As he disembarked from the plane, he promptly activated his cellphone, anticipating a barrage of missed calls. To his astonishment, aside from a handful of friends and business colleagues, there were few

occasionally wondering if he had inadvertently blocked someone. But no,

settled into his office at the Montague estate. It was at this point

she received his message, she was in the midst of addressing high-level matters within the Fair family. She couldn't afford a moment's respite, given the young hopefuls required her meticulous evaluation. The past week had been particularly demanding, with scarce rest as she threw herself into her work, an attempt

off. Catherine's attempted call hadn't even merited an explanation or acknowledgment from him. A wave of bitterness washed over her, and

point to keep her distance? Why was he so

sense of calm. She had lost ten pounds in the past week alone. She hadn't been eagerly anticipating a future with Raymond's child, but having an abortion forced upon her without her consent made her feel no better than livestock, her dignity trampled. To add insult to injury, he had the audacity to dismiss her that