Reclaiming Her Heart
Chapter 861 He Just Wanted to Kiss You

Selena strolled over to her car, rubbing her temples like she had a headache from hell.

Austin was hanging around nearby, giving her this look like she was some kind of rockstar. "Ms. Fair, that piece was killer, seriously."

Selena chuckled and gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder. "You nailed the Ford deal. Get ready to sign the contract tomorrow. Keep it up, champ." Austin's eyes had this weird glint. He leaned in, whispering, "Ms. Fair, you got something on your face. Close your eyes."

Selena didn't think twice. "Where?"

Austin's gaze lingered on her face, his Adam's apple bobbing. He was about to kiss her when he heard footsteps behind him.

He quickly brushed her cheek, sounding bummed, "It's gone."

Selena opened her eyes and smiled. "Thanks. Your agent's coming to get you. Head out first."

As she said that, she spotted Raymond not too far away, looking kinda shocked. 'He's back?'

Austin saw Raymond through the car window and had no choice but to hop into the car with his agent.

"Mr. Montague," Selena called out, but she wasn't feeling it. Playing the violin had stirred up some old memories, so she bent down to get into her car.

Raymond rushed over and hugged her from behind. She froze, glancing around nervously.

The party was still going; she had just bailed early, so there weren't many people around.

She was about to slide into the driver's seat, but Raymond nudged her to the passenger side and took the wheel himself.

Selena could tell he was pissed.

The car ride was tense. At a red light, he tapped his fingers on the steering wheel. Raymond suddenly blurted out, "He tried to kiss you."

It took Selena a minute to figure out who he meant. When she did, she realized it was Austin. "Mr. Montague, you're mistaken."

Raymond's grip on the wheel tightened, and when the light turned green, he floored it.

Back at Ashbourne Manor, Selena saw him trailing her inside without asking, and she frowned. "Your back's almost healed. You should move back. You liked Manston Manor, didn't you?" After all, Selena had designed it herself.

Raymond stayed silent. They stood in the courtyard, staring at the lit-up Ashbourne Manor.

Fiona opened the door just then, saying, "Ms. Fair, Mr. Montague, it's gonna rain soon. Come inside."

As she spoke, lightning started flashing in the sky.

Selena couldn't argue and walked inside.

Raymond followed her in like he owned the place.

Selena had nibbled on some fruit at the party and wasn't hungry, so she headed straight to her bedroom for a shower. But after her shower, she remembered Raymond had taken over this room, and she hadn't grabbed her pajamas. Her clothes were wet and tossed in the laundry basket.

All she had was a bath towel.

She tied her hair up, thinking Raymond might still be downstairs. Wrapping herself in the towel, she stepped out.

As soon as she opened the bathroom door, she saw Raymond sitting silently in a chair.

He was a bit of a clean freak and wouldn't let his outside clothes touch the bed until he had changed.

Selena hadn't expected him to be sitting there quietly. She quickly turned off the nearby light.

She opened the bedroom door, planning to head to the guest room where she now slept.

But Raymond quickly followed her, closing the door she had just opened, his shadow looming over her.

"Selena," he murmured, his nose filled with her scent. "You've been busting your ass for the company and you've been sick. Why do you look so thin?"

His breath was warm against her ear, and he started kissing her exposed skin.

Selena's hand was on the doorknob, but his touch made her head spin.

The cold doorknob snapped her back to reality. She pushed him away. "I'll have John come pick you up. Pack your stuff from the closet. Don't leave anything here, and don't come back."