Singed Once Always Wary

Chapter 10

Selena was sitting in the resting area by the window as she received the text.

Selena: [Can I meet Raymond in person first?]

She was currently downstairs at the Montague Group and could meet Raymond immediately if he agreed.

The lawyer replied they would negotiate, then there was no further reply.

On the top floor of a building, Raymond was sitting behind a black marble desk, flipping through documents.

John pushed the door open and said, “Mr. Montague, Miss Fair wants to see you.”

Raymond briefly looked away from his papers with an indifferent tone. “That won’t be necessary.”

I’m sure she’s trying to stall. It’s not gonna make a change,‘ he thought to himself.

A hint of annoyance crossed his eyebrows as he spoke coldly. “Have our lawyer send the divorce agreement to the Fair family for her signature.”

John nodded without commenting on Raymond’s personal affair. Instead, he confirmed

his schedule with Raymond again. “The CEO of Citibank, Ethan Anderson, has invited you to play golf this afternoon. We can leave now.”

Raymond stood up and casually adjusted his tie with long fingers with distinct knuckles.

“Okay.”

The clock was ticking while Selena waited quietly in the sitting area, watching well–dressed

people come and go.

She looked graceful, like a beauty walking out of a painting.

Selena sat there until she received a call from The Fair family.

“Selena, what happened? Why does Raymond suddenly want to divorce you?” James sounded unusually anxious as he continued speaking rapidly. “Is there any problem between you two? This is from NôvelDrama.Org.

Come back home now so that we can talk it over.”

Selena paused before answering. “Dad, do you remember that he went abroad three years ago

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withdrew the investments.

Beatrice’s sarcastic voice could she be heard from the phone. I told your earlier that she is not trustworthy and doesn’t side with you. If the had tried harder, the lawyer wouldn’t have sent the divons agreement directly to our house! Look at us now! We’ve become a joke!”

There was silence on James side for a moment before he whispered, “I’m doing it all for your own good. Finding another husband is hard for a woman who has once been married. Let’s go see Cassius. He has always been on your side…”

Selena felt suffocated in her chest but couldn’t ask whether it was for her, the company, or even

Beatrice’s family.

She only said Cassius went abroad to recuperate and hadn’t returned yet before comforting him

with some words and then hanging up.

Raymond had already let his lawyer take the divorce agreement over to the Fair family, which meant he didn’t wanna talk to her in person.

He disliked his wife more than Selena had imagined since he didn’t even want to meet her once.

Since he had made his stance clear, there was no need for her to embarrass herself by keeping on

waiting here.

Feeling disheartened, Selena accidentally knocked into something when getting into the car,

causing pain in her knee before seeing Matthew’s new message.

Matthew: [Did Joseph Anderson, son of Citibank CEO, contact you previously?]

Selena recalled it. But back then she was busy with another client’s matter and forgot about it.

Matthew said Joseph had booked an order with the studio and he was now at the golf course. He

wanted her to meet him there.

The golf course was located in the suburbs. It was a precious land in New York, covering thousands of acres.

As soon as Selena parked her car, someone came out to greet her at the door, claiming to be

Joseph’s assistant.

“Hello, Miss Fair.” The assistant smiled politely. “This way, please.”

She followed behind the assistant until she realized she had been brought to a changing room.

“The grass and sand on the golf course need maintenance. Therefore, non–players and caddies are not allowed in. I have prepared your clubs. Do you play golf, Miss Fair?” said the assistant.

“I do, but not very well.”

“That’s okay. Please change into these clothes first. Mr. Joseph Anderson is waiting for you on the

field.”

Selena nodded. In order to secure orders before, she had tried tennis with clients and fishing with

them. Playing golf was not difficult for her.

The assistant prepared a set of white sports skirts, which were thoughtfully matched with same- colored headbands.

Selena tied her long hair into a ponytail, picked up one of the nearby club bags, and headed out the door immediately after getting changed.

Just as she arrived downstairs in the lobby area, she saw from afar a tall figure walking towards the entrance, surrounded by a group of people. It was Raymond, exuding an imposing aura while walking around.

Selena paused abruptly in surprise.

She stood in such a prominent position that it would be difficult not to attract attention. With bright eyes and a high ponytail, she exuded a youthful and lively vibe. Her legs were long and straight under the sports skirt. Her skin was dazzlingly fair with a red scar on her knee that stood out conspicuously.

Raymond only glanced at her once before looking away.