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.

who appeared barely of age. It didn't take long for Selena to identify the woman as the affluent Mrs. Montague of

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

which left her looking somewhat hollow. Her weight was also an issue, her chin marked by three layers of

was neither a socialite

gasping for breath. Rachel was surrounded by four bodyguards who chuckled at Austin and Selena's predicament. "Austin," Rachel sneered,

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

akin to a greasy, overweight middle-aged man, only in a woman's form. The 'last time' 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 heavily ridiculed for it. Even now, trolls used screenshots from

rose to his feet,

that Selena was merely an ardent fan of Austin, Rachel Dorie commanded with a dismissive wave, "Come on, take her out and give her a beating. Let's see who dares to touch Austin after that." Austin was the talent she

open again, and Raymond walked in. Rachel Dorie's face transformed instantly, and she scurried over to him in a

Selena and Austin and immediately veered towards them. Rachel Dorie was taken aback, but then watched as he pulled Selena towards him, quickly assessed her for any harm, and then released