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.

and leaned back, deliberately avoiding Selena's sight. Unperturbed by the world around her, Selena continued

"Indeed," she confirmed.

He had always known of her talent, but he hadn't expected her to be

satisfied, I am

you a significant favor. Merely two pieces,

and promptly made a promise. "Whenever you require a painting,

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

that won't be necessary," Selena gently extricated herself from his

was subtly suggesting that he should seek companionship elsewhere. Caterlington glanced at Raymond, who

may leave at your leisure,"

echoed from behind. Assuming it was Caterlington trailing her, she was about to speak when her wrist was abruptly seized, and she was

in through the door's window, and her eyes met Raymond's. The room was dimly lit, the only source of light being the

frowned, "Mr. Montague?" she

marks. Even the old ones had faded into