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

a gift, given so casually, could

mouth betraying his intentions despite his

"No."

from stating the obvious, merely offering a

secured and John handling the financial

relieved of their suspense,

mood noticeably improved 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

list repeatedly, occasionally wondering if he had inadvertently

It was at this point he decided to message Selena. [People in Manhattan inquired last time whether you desired a

Selena had asked long ago. When 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 to

When she needed him most, his phone had been off. Catherine's attempted call hadn't even merited an explanation or acknowledgment from him. A wave of bitterness washed over her, and part of her yearned

point to keep her

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