Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 537 Selena's Departure Years Ago

Raymond was steadfast in his conviction that Selena would never betray him. He held onto the hope that she could genuinely resolve the issue at hand, as it would be to his benefit. After all, the woman who had ensnared him at home was unlikely to release him from her grasp anytime soon. "Have you previously designed houses for the Fair family?" he asked.

"I suppose so," she replied nonchalantly.

Raymond's eyes narrowed, his grip on her tightening. "You..." His words were cut off by the intrusive ring of his phone. It was a call from Mr. Montague Sr., likely regarding Oliver's situation.

Releasing Selena, Raymond grabbed his coat and rose from his seat. "I won't mention this to Olivia," he assured her. His phone continued its insistent ringing, as if it would persist until he answered.

Recognizing his preoccupation, Selena followed him out. "If you have pressing matters, you should go ahead," she suggested.

However, as the elevator descended, Raymond seized her head and kissed her forcefully, as if attempting to extract her very soul. Her legs weakened beneath her. Why did it feel as though he was marching towards his execution?

doors opened and closed rhythmically in the underground garage, and Selena struggled to catch her breath amidst the fervor of the kiss. With no one entering and no buttons pressed, the

said, "I'll have John take you

the exit had shifted. "It's more convenient

of their delay mirrored the

Montague, you should

the car, he turned and fixed her with a profound gaze. Selena couldn't shake the feeling that there was a deeper

and before he could even cross the threshold, a cup was hurled at his chest. Grandpa's furious voice echoed through the air,

who looked as though he had been on the receiving end of a severe beating. His face was swollen and distorted, resembling a pig's head, and he was unable to move his body, drool dribbling from his mouth.

Oliver do to deserve such a brutal beating?" he demanded. Oliver, unable to form a coherent sentence due to his injuries, was unable to explain that Raymond had beaten

Mr. Montague Sr laid eyes on him, he

night I returned to the country? You wondered why I

succeed. His initial intention had been to photograph Raymond in a compromising position and show it to Olivia, hoping to shatter her faith in him. But when his plan failed, he had abandoned it. He hadn't expected Raymond to bring it up now,