Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 521 He Seemed Reluctant to Let Go

There was a dawning realization within him, a feeling of being at a loss. The thought of strangling her crossed his mind, but he found himself reluctant to let go. As he gazed at her defiant face, poised to continue their kiss, a male voice echoed from behind him.

"Selena."

The voice belonged to Lucas Den. Raymond, sharp as ever, sensed Selena's body stiffen at the sound of Lucas's voice. She broke free from his grasp with a sudden struggle. "Lucas Den?" Selena's voice rang out as she hastily moved to join him. Lucas cast a glance at her, then at Raymond, concern etching his features.

"Are you okay?" He asked, unsure of what had transpired. Selena's complexion was off, and from his perspective, it seemed as though she had been under duress.

Lucas, aware of his precarious position with Raymond, greeted him cautiously, "Mr. Montague." Raymond's tongue throbbed from a recent bite, making speech a painful endeavor. He listened as Selena spoke up, "Lucas Den, let's go." She was eager to return and rest. Sleep had been elusive these past few days, her mind preoccupied with worry over her hand.

Lucas nodded in agreement, preparing to depart when Raymond's voice halted him. "Aren't you curious what she and I were just doing here?" Raymond's words were laced with insinuation, a challenge to Lucas's status as her husband. A flicker of panic crossed Lucas's eyes. He was at a loss on how to respond to Raymond, having sensed the animosity the man harbored towards him. But before he could formulate a response, Selena's calm voice filled the air.

"I was merely discussing matters related to Manhattan with Mr. Montague." She turned her smile towards Raymond, "Now that our communication is complete, Mr. Montague can go meet with the business partners now. Miss Stone is also waiting for you over there."

Raymond traced the corner of his mouth with a fingertip, the sharp pain on his tongue a stark reminder of their encounter. He chuckled lightly at Selena's words, "Indeed, the communication was quite intense."

"Since your husband has come to pick you up, I'll

moved to leave. But he paused, a final thought

deal to pay me thirty million for three times - I don't accept it. Think of how you'll explain tonight's behavior." His gaze shifted to Lucas, a polite nod accompanying his words. But the challenge behind them was clear, a blow to Lucas's

Selena's husband, he would be deeply offended. Raymond wasn't one to embarrass easily, but the situation had left him feeling awkward and self-conscious. As he strode

reserved a spot at a restaurant not far from here. Let's head

agreed, realizing she hadn't eaten anything that day,

wait

beeline for the room that Henry had generously offered. There, he exchanged

their eyes glinting with mischief and curiosity, had been privy to the earlier spectacle. They found it rather peculiar that Raymond, despite his internal fury after the unfortunate incident with the woman, had returned with an air of calm. This, they surmised, hinted at a clandestine relationship with the woman

was no stranger to them; she was the protégé of the esteemed Mr. Butler and Raymond's personal interior designer. The consensus was almost unanimous: there was undoubtedly a romantic undercurrent between the two. Thus,

Olivia get jilted? It seemed as though Raymond was quite taken with the

protect her from the flying drink, but she

as dark as the

explosive outburst, her misery threatening to consume her. However, Raymond's return offered a glimmer of solace. She quickly approached him, addressing him with a voice that barely concealed her knowledge of

the palpable tension in the air, proposed, "Why don't we head to a nearby restaurant for dinner? This wine tasting is all drinks and no food,