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.

himself compelled to ask, "Mr. Montague, is this intended

casually,

betraying his intentions despite his head's swift

"No."

from stating the obvious,

financial aftermath, Raymond joined the executives on the second

relieved of their suspense,

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 messages awaiting him. There was a peculiar

contact list repeatedly, occasionally wondering if he had inadvertently blocked someone. But no, everything was as it

at this point he decided to message

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 to dull

message, Selena found herself lost in thought. When she needed him most, his phone had been off. Catherine's attempted call hadn't even merited an explanation or acknowledgment from

to keep her

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 night. And now, as if nothing had transpired,