Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 503 A Fickle Woman

A clandestine joy nestled itself within his heart, yet his emotions remained masterfully concealed. He slid into the car, his countenance as calm as a still lake. As the opulent facade of the luxury mall loomed into view, his expression subtly altered. "Halt the vehicle," he commanded.

John promptly obeyed, pulling the car to a stop. "Mr. Montague?" he inquired.

"Accompany me. We're selecting a gift," he declared. He reasoned that if she held a fondness for bracelets, her tastes would likely extend to other trinkets as well. He remembered Alex's advice from their previous conversation. Women craved indulgence. He was determined to show her that a relationship with Caterlington offered her nothing, while he could offer her so much more.

Raymond found himself perplexed by these thoughts. By all rights, he should detest Selena. She was a woman of questionable virtue, unpredictable and inconsistent. Yet, he found himself yearning for her to abandon Caterlington and, for the sake of wealth at least, choose him.

Pausing before a display of necklaces, he found none that matched the allure of the bracelet. That piece had been a serendipitous find, freshly delivered from a jewelry exhibit. The items showcased here were merely the remnants of the affluent. Despite his usual aversion to shopping, Raymond spent a good ten minutes perusing the selection before departing, a frown marring his features.

Once back in the car, he instructed, "Contact our domestic jewelry exhibit centers. Request a gift to be sent over."

worked with him for years, John knew Mr. Montague to be a man of frosty indifference towards others. The thought of witnessing his

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beside him, placing it on his lap. His mood seemed to have lightened somewhat. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, Selena, having deposited her newfound wealth, was seeking some excitement. She contacted Austin to

office. Austin was steadily gaining recognition, and Selena found his acting appealing. If investing in a film could assist Austin during his struggles and yield a profit, why wouldn't she contribute? Especially now that she had

only to have Mr. Montague hurl a contract at him. The impact left his face throbbing as he listened to the harsh reprimand, "I believed you had secured the lead role in Alex's script, but you proved to be a disappointment, getting replaced. Now

sharply, the room

all the revenue I've generated for the

was flung in his direction. His clothes, already stained with coffee, were now soaked anew. Austin felt a

to All Star Entertainment, I'm finished," he

with a contemptuous gaze. "Without that leading role, you're of no use to us. Selling you to All Star Entertainment will be lucrative. You fail to comprehend, don't you? Stick with Mrs. Dorie-she's willing to invest in you. Who knows, you might even have a

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