Reclaiming Her Heart

Raymond couldn't hold back any longer and grabbed Alex by the collar.

Alex spoke helplessly, "When you guys weren't here, everyone drew room numbers. These two rooms were the only ones left. Besides, you could have asked Selena to share a room with you."

Raymond was stunned. His mind went blank for a moment, and he had completely forgotten about that.

Raymond let go of Alex's collar. Instead of asking Selena to come to his room, he moved to hers, so he could stay farther away from Tessa.

Selena came out of the shower and saw Raymond packing the gear for their hike tomorrow.

The bag was filled with items Raymond had prepared based on his past experiences. This was also the first date for Raymond and Selena since they got together.

Selena lay on the bed, turned over, and saw him still checking the items in the two bags. She couldn't help but ask, "Do you often go hiking?"

"Once every six months. Being close to nature makes me feel a lot better. This time, I'll have Blizzard accompany you. He can keep the bugs away at night."

Selena found it amusing. Looking at his serious expression, she felt a warmth inside.

After he finished checking the items in both bags, he placed them on the sofa beside him. "Selena, you carry the lighter one tomorrow, and I'll carry the heavier one," Raymond said. Selena nodded.

Raymond saw her lying on the bed, with half of her shoulder exposed. He strode over and lifted her up, holding her in his arms.

Selena instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist.

Raymond had only been kissing her for a minute when they heard Carter knocking on the door outside. "Raymond, everyone is still waiting for you to start the meeting. After the meeting, we still have to do a barbecue outside. Don't go to bed so early."

It wasn't even eight o'clock yet.

Raymond's expression darkened, and he felt a painful arousal, frustrated by the interruption.

Selena was also startled when she heard Carter. She quickly struggled out of his arms, landed on the floor, and started getting dressed.

Carter waited outside for ten minutes before he saw Raymond open the door with a grim expression.

Carter was puzzled. "Where's Penny? She needs to be at the meeting too. There are many important points to consider."

This hiking route was explored by Raymond and Paul together. It would take two days to reach the other side of the mountain, where a helicopter would pick them up. The scenery along the way was the most beautiful of the season, and many wealthy young people in their circle would go once a year.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

It was just that this year, they went a bit earlier.

Since Paul wasn't here this time, Raymond became the leader of the meeting.

When Raymond arrived at the hall, more than twenty people were already waiting.

Raymond placed the map in the center and went over the terrain of each area. He also emphasized the two locations with supplies and medical items, which were set up as hidden points in case someone got injured along the way. Tessa, sitting in the front, heard him say, "Ms. Smith, you shouldn't go. If something happens to you, I won't be able to explain it to the Smith family."

Tessa had a heart condition and still came for the hike. Wasn't she afraid of having an attack?

Tessa smiled. "Raymond, you don't need to worry about me. I have Wind, and Lawrence will be here tonight. Everyone should see him before we leave tomorrow."

Raymond's mocking words were transformed into concern when spoken by Tessa.

Just as everyone was about to make a fuss, they saw Selena slowly descended the stairs.

Tessa raised an eyebrow and chuckled. "Ms. Fair, are you not feeling well? The meeting is over, and you're just coming down now?"

Everyone inwardly rolled their eyes. Selena was so arrogant. Everyone here outranked her, yet she was the last to show up!

Although Selena hadn't been physically intimate with Raymond just now, before he came out, he had thoroughly teased her, leaving her with a look of desire and affection. Anyone who saw her would know what they had been up to inside. So, Selena had been splashing cold water on her face to calm herself down before coming out.

Raymond was about to put away the map on the table when he heard Tessa's words. In a calm tone, he said, "I'll explain it to Selena before bed."