Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 495 Unyielding in Posture

As the clock struck eight in the evening, Selena stirred from her slumber within the grand confines of Ashbourne Manor. Her body ached with a deep-rooted soreness, a testament to the trials she had recently endured. Fiona, her ever-attentive companion, had prepared a soothing bowl of soup, which Selena weakly sipped upon rousing.

"Miss Fair," Fiona began, her voice laced with concern, "you seem troubled. Should I summon Mr. Montague Sr.?"

Selena's grip on the spoon tightened, her long eyelashes casting a shadow over her cheeks as she murmured a soft refusal. "No need."

A heavy sigh escaped Fiona's lips. "Then, my dear, you must rest. You're looking terribly thin."

Selena's fingers traced her cheekbone, her lips parting to respond when the intrusive buzz of her phone interrupted. A message from the property management at Rose Gardens demanded her attention.

[Dear homeowner, we noticed an unfamiliar presence at your property last night during our security rounds. Regrettably, the surveillance footage was malfunctioning. A neighbor has reported suspected illicit activities at your residence, and the police have been notified. Your cooperation with the investigation would be appreciated.]

Not Lillian again, Selena thought with a surge of irritation.

Driven by the need to address the situation, Selena made her way to Rose Gardens. Upon entering the lobby, she was greeted by the sight of Lillian and the police, waiting in anticipation. Lillian, glowing with health and happiness, was clearly enjoying her time with Carter.

Lillian pointed a perfectly manicured nail in her direction. "That's her," she declared, her voice dripping with insinuation. "The men were seen leaving her place. Let's just say her bedroom's

Selena addressed the officer. "I've been out of town lately. My place must have been burglarized. Could you please

silenced. "Cut the act. You know exactly the kind of filth

her accusation with a smile. "Miss Lillian, I actually need to talk to you about something. Do you mind if we chat in private for a moment?" She gestured towards a secluded

frightened. "If you want to

an apology. It's about Carter. Something

she followed Selena to the secluded corner of the hallway. "What

sentence, Selena's hand slapped her face, not once, but twice. The metallic taste of blood filled Lillian's mouth as her cheek flared with pain. Selena had been simmering with rage all evening, and unfortunately for Lillian,

the secluded corner, conveniently out of the camera's view. "You hit me?" Lillian gasped in disbelief. But before she could react further, Selena grabbed her by the hair and slammed

plea. "Help, officer,

by Selena's ferocity, Lillian trembled. "Keep screaming, and I'll give

her body frozen in fear. Selena's boldness, despite the police's proximity, was a clear indication that she had lost her patience. "Wait for it, I'll tell

whimpered through her dizziness, but Selena's voice cut through, "You live right across from me. If I wanted to do something, it'd be easy. Miss Lillian, if you keep slandering people, I wouldn't mind making it look like a double suicide whenever. My life's a mess right now. Dying wouldn't be

was chilling, hinting at desperation. People like Lillian wouldn't stop unless they were truly