Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 981 Just Used Him As a Pawn in Her Game

Tessa propped her chin up, glued to the news online, then grinned, "Oh, by the way, I'm gonna take Raymond some dinner. Heard he's still burning the midnight oil, poor guy." Wind's face fell when he heard that.

Tessa grabbed the lunchbox next to her and bounced out the door.

Wind watched her leave, his eyes full of longing.

The Smith family had trusted him to protect Tessa, a big deal for him. He was their head of security and the best in the biz.

But he broke the rules; he had feelings for Tessa.

Even though Tessa was super tough on her enemies, she always spoke in this sweet, innocent tone.

She was a walking contradiction, and that made her even more appealing.

But he knew Tessa didn't feel the same; she just saw him as a piece on her chessboard. Still, he couldn't help but feel happy.

When Tessa got to the Montague Group, it was already 11 PM.

Raymond had just taken the elevator down to the underground parking lot. He'd wrapped up a meeting and was loosening his tie, looking impatient. Raymond asked, "Any updates from Grandpa's side on the investigation?"

John replied, "Mr. Montague, the special task force is on it, but even with all those people, they haven't found any leads."

he kinda expected

what was up with William. If

tightened, and feeling frustrated, he reached for a cigarette but heard John say, "Ms. Cooper's been trending on a bunch of topics

and through the

As they passed

what looked like a lunchbox. John figured she was there to bring

you needed an appointment.

gas when Raymond said, "Tell the receptionist to let her up from now on,

everyone would know about them in no time. Raymond was looking down, fiddling with his

went out, he leaned back and

her ex when you were in a tough spot, what do you think she's up to?" Raymond had been stewing over this

away, "I'd think she wants to get back with him. If she still can't forget her first love after all this

though Raymond was pretty clueless when it came to love,

Admitting this to himself felt like

finished, he realized Raymond might be talking about

few seconds, then quickly tried to backtrack, "But if we're talking about Ms. Cooper, it's different. I just don't think

Montague, why not

arrived at Manston Manor, Raymond got out and told

John nodded, "Got it."

drove the car to the