Reclaiming Her Heart
Chapter 367 Real and Fake Husband

As soon as she saw Raymond and the president of Cornerstone Construction inside, and even Lucas, her brow furrowed tightly.

Both her real and fake husband were unexpectedly in this private room. It gave her an instant headache. However, Caterlington held her hand and walked directly to Alan's side.

"Mr. Hughes, if I had known it was you in the adjacent private room, I would have come over earlier. Luckily, I inquired around," Caterlington said.

Alan was already feeling anxious because of Lucas's blunder with Raymond's belongings, but with Caterlington's arrival, his complexion improved.

"Mr. Walsh, Selena, would you like to sit down and have a drink together?" Caterlington suggested.

Caterlington also noticed Raymond and said, "So Mr. Montague and Miss Stone are also here. You two are truly affectionate."

Olivia, seeing that Selena had come in with Caterlington, immediately cast a disdainful look.

"Mr. Walsh, you're really a womanizer. Wasn't the lady by your side a different one just a few days ago?"

For Caterlington, this comment was just a jest, but it was not friendly towards Selena. It was a signal to everyone present that Selena could be easily replaced.

Having spent many years in social circles, Caterlington could easily pick up on these subtle nuances and stepped in to diffuse the situation for Selena.

"Miss Stone, please do not make unfounded accusations. Selena is not my companion; she is my future business partner. Her profession is interior design, and we will definitely have many opportunities to collaborate in the future." Olivia was left speechless by this rebuttal and could only force a shallow smile. As for Raymond, his gaze fell on Selena with a mix of gloominess and coldness, but there was also a hint of inquiry in his emotions.

After all, Lucas was standing next to Selena, currently bending down to pick something up.

While Caterlington pulled Selena to sit down, she gestured for him to go ahead, then leaned down and softly asked Lucas, "What are you looking for?"

Lucas was so frantic that he was sweating profusely.

The moment she walked in, it was as if I had found a helping hand.

"Mr. Montague accidentally lost one of his cufflinks. It must be worth a lot of money. Selena, go ahead and eat first. I'll join you once I replace it," Raymond said.

Their voices were low, and no one knew what they were saying, only sensing that they were speaking intimately.

Raymond withdrew his gaze.

His demeanor grew colder, paying no attention to the two of them.

Fortunately, Selena was lucky and spotted the misplaced cufflink hidden in the potted plant. It hadn't fallen to the floor, so Lucas didn't realize it was missing. She found it and handed it over to Lucas. Lucas breathed a sigh of relief, looking at her with gratitude.

He quickly informed Raymond, "Mr. Montague, I found it and put it in your suit's pocket."

Alan, worried that Raymond might be angry about the incident, told Lucas, "Why don't you ask the waiter when the final dessert will be served." He was telling Lucas to leave and not come back.

Lucas understood and nodded, whispering something to Selena.

"Selena, I'll leave now. You should refrain from drinking later, as you're a young lady."

It was just a well-intentioned reminder.

Selena nodded, concerned that Lucas might accidentally reveal something in front of Raymond, so she instructed him further.

"In the presence of anyone who might recognize me, always say that you're married. If someone asks who your wife is, just brush it off casually."

But at least establish the married identity.

Lucas figured that his response to Raymond earlier shouldn't be a problem.

"Okay, don't worry, I've got it."

Both nodded at each other, and Lucas left.

As soon as he was gone, Alan quickly raised a toast to Raymond, saying, "Lucas has only recently been promoted. If he did anything to offend, I hope Mr. Montague can understand." Raymond chuckled lightly, his sharp gaze shifting to Selena and then returning.

"Naturally, I'm not angry. After all, he's Selena's friend."

Alan quickly changed the subject, inviting Selena to take a seat and engaging in conversation.

"Selena and Lucas seem to have a good relationship."

Selena remained calm, lifting her glass lightly.

"Yes, it's not bad."

"By the way, Selena, you're so young and beautiful. Are you married?"

Selena nodded. "Yes, I am."

Alan began to flatter, "I wonder who is so lucky."

Compared to her current open admission, Lucas joking about being unmarried seemed ridiculous.

Raymond, who saw everything, didn't show much reaction, simply lightly swirling his fingertips around his glass.

Whether it's a man or a woman, maintaining a single image outside can reap benefits in the workplace. It's an unspoken rule in the professional world.

Lucas, unwilling to admit it, must be afraid that marriage would hold him back.

Caterlington put down his glass. It's impressive how he treated her differently.