Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 1320 Raymond's Foreign Gambit

Raymond's position had grown precarious. With his influence in Stellaria severely restricted, intelligence came to him at a glacial pace.

Paul's death still didn't sit right with him, but he couldn't risk calling. Ralph remained unconscious. If authorities discovered Paul's connection to Raymond-now labeled a fugitive even if Paul were alive, he'd face prosecution.

Logic dictated Raymond should stay put and wait for news, but if Paul had truly died because of their association, how could he remain detached?

After splashing cold water on his face in the bathroom, Raymond emerged to find Helen waiting.

"Mario's ready to talk," she said.

Mario had always harbored a visceral antipathy toward Christopher. Constantly hearing praise for Christopher's brilliance while confined in that sterile, blindingly bright room had broken something in him.

When they brought him out, his face still twisted with rage. Seeing Raymond, he lunged forward, attempting to throw a punch despite the shackles binding his wrists and ankles. The chains allowed him only seven or eight feet of movement before pulling taut.

He glared at Raymond, eventually offering a bitter laugh. "The research facility, right? I'll need to think carefully-my knowledge on that subject is... limited."

"Then let Christopher surface. He knows."

think I don't want him to emerge? He's repeatedly tried to destroy us both and barely clings to consciousness now. Only Selena can reach

flickered at the mention of

the vulnerability, raised his chin defiantly. "Christopher loves Selena desperately. During those years in the facility, it was their promise that kept him sane. Raymond, you just got lucky,

is also a form of strength," Raymond replied with unexpected coldness. He knew

either bring Christopher forward, or work harder at accessing

compared to the underground fighting rings. Raymond's reckless actions showed how dangerous he could be when

around this seventh level of yours. Perhaps it might jog my memory." Seeing his willingness to cooperate, Raymond

catch every twist and turn. The

knowledge. Don't let him touch

medical genius meant even simple items could

Helen nodded. "Understood."

grabbed his suit jacket, preparing to leave, Helen stepped forward

to sneak back home? Raymond, listen to me. Your return would only destabilize Silver Bay City further. If you love Selena-and I believe she's no ordinary woman-trust in her strength as she trusts in yours. Isn't that what real partnership means? Think about who

Her words struck home.

solve problems, forgetting that Selena was constantly evolving too. Despite lacking family connections, her growth had been remarkable. She

contacted Ann to connect