Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 819 Revealing Her Ambition

Raymond wrapped up his painting, slapped a frame on it, and set it aside to dry.

All that crazy emotion from earlier? Mostly gone. He crashed back into bed and slept like a baby this time.

Next morning, Selena bounced out of Ashbourne Manor. She'd already hit up her lawyer to get All Star Entertainment to cover Sophia's contract breach fee.

Ronald had nailed Sophia's contract, so the lawyer didn't have to break a sweat. But Rachel? Man, she was fuming. Losing another hot actress to Selena was the last straw.

At some fancy lunch, she bumped into Aria, who slid over for a chat. "Ms. Dorie, heard about the drama at All Star Entertainment. Is Selena just messing with you for kicks?" First, Selena snagged the script, then Ronald, and now Sophia. All Star Entertainment was taking hit after hit.

Rachel's face twisted. "You got a plan or something?"

Aria smirked. "Just got back from a gig and got some free time. Thinking about jumping into the entertainment scene. Sophia's new show just started filming, right? If we team up, All Star can push me into Sophia's spot. We trash her rep, and Selena's company takes a nosedive."

Aria sipped her wine, oozing confidence. "I've got the White family backing me. Raymond wouldn't dare touch me. But the Whites aren't in the entertainment biz, so I need you." Rachel's eyes lit up. Her main worry was Raymond.

she'd be the one going head-to-head with Selena, leaving All Star Entertainment out of the

Selena but never had the chance! Now, with Aria ready to take the fall, she jumped at it. "Ms. White, can't wait to work together. Don't sweat it, All Star's got plenty of resources. I'll hit up the production

and had

was all about her ambition and helping a friend. And that friend? Could open up a

set on taking Selena and her company

clue she was in the crosshairs. She was chilling in her office when the lawyer and Sophia

officially part of S.M Corporation. Selena had someone show the lawyer out and handle the legal fees. Then she turned her attention to

its artists, but at least the place looks nice. Your company? Not so much." Just as she finished, the office door swung open, and in walked Ronald. "Sophia,

playing it straight. His gold-rimmed glasses gave him a mature vibe, and

eyes welled up the moment she

"Call me Uncle Ronald.

Sophia rolled her eyes.

she used to call him Uncle Ronald, but now it

power move,

apologized to Selena, "Sorry, Ms. Fair. Don't mind what I said. Just