Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 518 Raymond, Her Sole Anchor

For three days, Selena had been confined within the sterile walls of the hospital, nursing her injured hand with painstaking care. She barely dared to move it, fearing that even the slightest motion might impede her recovery. Shelley had remained steadfastly by her side throughout this ordeal. It was evident that Selena's sole preoccupation was the healing of her hand, her focus so singular that even the mention of Raymond failed to elicit the faintest flicker in her eyes.

On the third day, the doctor finally deemed Selena fit to leave, though he cautioned her to continue taking care of her hand. During her hospital stay, Selena had received several messages from Raymond, to which she had not responded. Now, Raymond had ceased sending them.

Shortly after her discharge, Selena received an invitation from a previous collaborator, the owner of a villa she had once decorated. The invitation was for a wine-tasting event to be held that evening.

The gathering was small and private, hosted within the very house she had once adorned with her artistic touch. The host was none other than Henry from the Vanguard Group, a familiar face from her Harvard University days.

Prior to their university years, Henry had been the one to introduce her to Caterlington, who respectfully referred to him as "Uncle." Selena had always maintained a cordial relationship with him.

"Mr. Spencer, my hand is injured; I might not be able to paint," she had informed him.

"You don't need to paint, just come and have a look at the house you designed," he had reassured her.

Feeling it would be impolite to decline, Selena agreed to attend.

wine tasting was a far cry from a formal dinner gala. The guests were dressed casually, and wine racks were scattered throughout the yard,

the Vanguard Group, a company renowned for its wide range of electronics, from home appliances like air conditioners and refrigerators to washing machines.

had always ensured she received the best

were all distinguished individuals. Selena kept her injured hand by her side, moving as

aroma.

several partners. One of them was an older man, around fifty, discussing Mr. Butler's last appearance in New York. The conversation treaded lightly around the topic, given that it involved Camila Montague of the esteemed

that painting by Mr. Butler end up?" one

protégé in New York," another chimed

hearing these words, Raymond's gaze subtly drifted towards Selena, who was standing unobtrusively

known for hosting wine-tasting events such as this one. Selena had been the creative mind behind the design of his villa, with a special emphasis on the wine cellar, a feature that had left Henry

glass of wine, engrossed in a discussion about Mr. Butler's artwork.

his protégé a family member? I've never heard

those around her shifted uncomfortably. It was then that Olivia remembered her own connection to that painting. She recalled Mr. Butler's remark about how

onto her face. It was likely that Mr. Butler's comments about her were now making the rounds among their social

in such matters and