Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 500 - A Willing Heart, Only For You

The day dawned anew. Selena had barely concluded her dealings with the Fair family's documents when her phone buzzed with a call from Austin. He proposed a meeting at a café, a high-end establishment, no less. Before venturing out, Selena made a point to pressure the court to expedite Madam Montague's settlement or cough up the due compensation. She wasn't about to let the painting issue be swept under the rug without a fight. Thus, she set off for the café. Upon her arrival, she found Austin impeccably dressed, a clear indication of the effort he had put into his appearance. As soon as he caught sight of her, he rose to his feet. "Selena," he greeted.

She acknowledged him with a nod, but before she could utter a word, he declared, "I'm willing, if it's you."

Austin was not a domineering man; he exuded a gentleness that momentarily reminded Selena of someone else. It was as if she was whisked back in time, lost in her thoughts.

As fate would have it, Austin had blurted out the very words that someone else had once said to her. "The moment I first saw you, I thought you were great."

Selena's fingertips lightly grazed the coffee cup in her hand, her lips parting to respond when a cup of strong coffee was hurled directly into Austin's face.

This café was not a place for the common man or prying paparazzi. It required reservations and was frequented by influential businessmen and celebrities. Upon entering, Austin had removed his hat and mask, revealing his face. Now, dark coffee dripped down his cheeks.

incident: an older lady accompanied by a young man who appeared barely of age. It didn't take long for Selena to identify the woman as the affluent

showbiz industry for over a decade, having launched numerous big names. Rachel

she was still a woman in her fifties with a fondness for young men, which left her looking somewhat hollow. Her weight

she was neither a socialite nor an

gasping for breath. Rachel was surrounded by four

to a 'last time' caused Austin's complexion to pale. He lacked the influential backing to stand

she referred to was when she had Austin beaten up just before his TV show commenced shooting. To conceal his bruises, he had to cake on makeup, which looked so artificial on screen that he was

Rachel might cause trouble for Selena, he rose to his feet, intending to shield her

who dares to touch Austin after that." Austin

transformed instantly, and she scurried

Selena towards him, quickly assessed her for any harm, and then released her. Selena appeared