Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 490 The Debt Remembered—Five More Times

The sincerity in Raymond's demeanor almost had Alex second-guessing himself. Could it be possible that Raymond truly held no feelings for the woman in question?

"Very well, if it's merely a fleeting affair, stop this melancholic drinking," Alex advised.

"I'm not wallowing in self-pity," Raymond retorted, his gaze once again drifting towards Selena.

She was a considerable distance away, her head bowed in deep concentration, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding clamor. A profound sense of melancholy began to creep into Raymond's heart.

"She's not that extraordinary, anyway," Alex couldn't resist a smug grin, his lips curling into an amused smirk.

Regaining his composure, he turned back to Raymond, his expression stern. "Indeed, New York is teeming with women far more beautiful and talented than her."

"Indeed," Raymond agreed, the heaviness in his heart deepening.

sight. Unperturbed by the world around her, Selena continued to paint until her masterpiece was

"Indeed," she confirmed.

always known of her talent, but he hadn't expected her to be this exceptional. Her work

satisfied, I am happy,"

Merely two pieces, don't you think I'm being

concurred and promptly made a promise. "Whenever you

pulled her into a warm embrace. "It's settled then. I'll escort you

his hold.

Caterlington glanced at Raymond, who was lurking in the dimly lit corner, his

insist. You may leave at your

painting to Caterlington, and exited with her easel. As she neared the end of the hallway, the sound of footsteps echoed from behind. Assuming it was Caterlington trailing her, she was about to

met Raymond's. The room was dimly

frowned, "Mr. Montague?"

her neck, finding no fresh marks. Even the old