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."

went quiet; he

with William. If things

cigarette but heard John say, "Ms. Cooper's been trending on a bunch

lit his cigarette, and through the smoke, his

they passed

lunchbox. John

needed an appointment. Without Raymond's okay, she couldn't go

"Tell the receptionist to let her

the Montague Group a few more times, everyone

When it went out, he leaned back and took the cigarette out of

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

him. If she still can't forget her first love after all this time, it means she doesn't like me at all."

it came to love, he

Admitting this to himself felt like a punch to

Raymond might be talking about

Cooper, it's different. I just don't think she'd do something like that." Raymond asked, "Do you

was stumped, "Well, Mr. Montague, why not just ask

they arrived at Manston Manor, Raymond got out and told John, "Keep pushing the special task force on the

John nodded, "Got it."

Raymond went inside, John drove the car