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.

to ask, "Mr. Montague, is this intended for

casually, could rival a New York

tensed, his mouth betraying his intentions despite his

"No."

from stating the obvious, merely offering a knowing

John handling the financial aftermath, Raymond joined the

of their suspense,

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 messages awaiting him. There

repeatedly, occasionally wondering if he had inadvertently blocked someone. But

brows deepened as he settled into his office at the Montague estate. It was at this point he decided to message Selena. [People in

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 to dull the pain of

merited an explanation or acknowledgment from him. A wave of bitterness washed over her, and part of her yearned to challenge him - did he

always made a point to keep her

beside her, the icy bitterness quelling her anger, restoring a 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