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?

catch her breath amidst the fervor of the kiss. With no one entering and no buttons pressed,

said, "I'll have

exit had shifted. "It's more convenient

its relentless ringing. The duration of their delay mirrored the length

should leave

car, he turned and fixed her with a profound gaze. Selena couldn't shake

hurled at his chest. Grandpa's furious voice echoed through the air, "Kneel outside, kneel until you die!" Without a moment's hesitation,

next to Grandpa was Oliver, 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. "Grandpa..." Oliver managed

his cane, slowly made his way to the doorway, his face a mask of ill health. "What did Oliver do to deserve such a brutal beating?" he demanded. Oliver, unable to

his condition, Oliver had managed to communicate his need to see Grandpa. The moment Mr. Montague Sr laid eyes on him, he knew instinctively that Raymond was responsible. Among the Montague clan, Raymond was

wondered why I left the

cautious, too wary of the Montague family, for the plan to 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