Reclaiming Her Heart

Selena could tell Betty had made up her mind about something. It wasn't breaking any rules, but it might not sit right with her own feelings. But hey, Betty was a grown-up, and she'd been through a lot.

Seeing the look in Betty's eyes, Selena knew nothing she said would change a thing.

So, after a couple of minutes of hesitation, Selena finally said, "Just don't regret it, okay?"

Betty didn't reply. She just finished her cigarette and lit another one.

By then, Selena was already back in her car.

Meanwhile, Aria was on the phone, bragging about her latest win. "So, that's how it went down. They were so crushed, and it felt amazing, haha."

The woman on the other end said, "If something that small makes you happy, it sounds like Selena really got under your skin. The White family is a big deal in Silver Bay City, you know." Aria felt a sting at those words.

The woman continued, "Whatever, just handle it. Either make a big splash or don't get caught. Your brother's about to become the White family heir. As long as you don't mess up big time, he can cover for you." Aria nodded, touching her face. She really wanted it to heal.

After hanging up, Nathan walked in, and Aria immediately started acting all sweet. "Nathan, can you lend me some people? I want to deal with Ann next."

Even though Aria had been home lately, she hadn't been slacking. She'd been digging up dirt on Selena's circle.

Nathan had told her it was probably Raymond who messed up her face. Since she couldn't go after Selena directly, why not target her friends and leave her all alone? Raymond wouldn't bother with small fry.

Nathan looked a bit grim. He'd recently visited Betty's place, only to find out it had been sold.

He'd lived there with the Anderson family, and they'd been really happy.

They'd treated him well, and he didn't want anything bad to happen to them.

Aria shook his arm. "Nathan, please? I really hate Selena. You saw her face that night; she looked like she wanted to kill me."

Aria couldn't help but laugh at the memory.

Nathan just stared at her for a long time before finally saying, "You should apologize to Betty."

Aria thought she misheard. "You want me to apologize to that bitch?"

Nathan said, "Aria, your words that day were really hurtful."

Aria found it laughable and even laughed out loud.

She'd always known about the things Nathan did for Jerry without a second thought, and now he was showing sympathy?

"Don't tell me you've fallen for Betty. You've been with her for years, and you've slept with her many times. Do you still feel anything when you're with her now?" Nathan shouted, "Aria!"

Aria tilted her head up. "Did I say something wrong? You've been with Betty for years. She's dirty now. Can't you find someone pure?"

Nathan said nothing.

Aria started shaking his hand again. "Nathan, lend me some people. Ann doesn't have any connections, and she's not an actress. Going after her won't cause any big news." Nathan, unable to resist her coaxing, reluctantly assigned a few people to her.

A smile flashed in Aria's eyes, and her lips curled up. She'd take action tonight.

After getting back to Ashbourne Manor, Selena got a call from John, who mentioned that Raymond had been in a bad mood lately.

John said, "Mr. Montague has been cooperating well with his recovery, but he keeps asking about you. Ms. Cooper, would you like to come over and see him?"

Selena had been spending time with Betty these past few days and hadn't visited Manston Manor.

Selena immediately went over and found Raymond in the bedroom.

Raymond seemed to be in good physical shape, but his mood was off.

Selena sat by his bed. "Want some water?"

Just then, Ronald called her, saying that the crew Betty was supposed to join had changed their filming location and would now be going to another country, so Betty had to leave soon. Selena immediately had an idea. She hung up and spoke to Raymond in a gentler tone, "Want a late-night snack? I'll make it myself."

Raymond's face was initially cold, and he was even holding a book, pretending to read and ignoring her.

But when he heard that, he paused, thinking he misheard, 'Selena cooking for me?'

But then he calmed down.

She'd said this after taking a phone call, which meant she wanted to ask him for a favor.

Selena suggested, "How about I make a sandwich? Will you eat it?"

Raymond pretended to hesitate for three seconds. "Is it good?"