Reclaiming Her Heart

Sophia perked up with just a bit of lipstick.

Ann snapped a photo, did a quick edit, and had Sophia post it on Twitter.

[Sorry for worrying everyone. I just woke up. Some company leaders have been with me at the hospital. I'm fine now. Please, don't do anything extreme or harm my colleagues. This wasn't the company's fault; none of us saw it coming.] The post blew up, taking some heat off S.M Corporation.

Fans at the company entrance started to disperse after seeing the post.

As for the fans who had already smashed windows, the police would deal with them.

Selena got up and peeked out the window.

There were still a lot of fans outside, but at least people inside could leave this building now.

Ann reminded Selena, "Ms. Fair, it's seven o'clock. You need to get to the party."

Selena nodded, told Sophia to rest up, and quickly left.

Meanwhile, at Manston Manor, things were getting tense.

Since six o'clock, the servants had been checking the clock over and over, but Selena still hadn't shown up.

The top-notch styling team hired for the event was waiting for Selena in the living room.

Raymond was already styled and had even picked out an evening gown for Selena.

Even though he'd been annoyed with her for brushing him off lately, they were going to the event together tonight, so he couldn't stay mad.

But as it got closer to six-thirty, the styling team started to worry and asked, "Mr. Montague, the party starts at seven, and it takes at least an hour to do the styling."

The implication was clear: if Selena didn't show up soon, they'd all be late.

Raymond didn't say anything, but it was obvious he was getting colder by the minute.

By seven o'clock, the start time of the party, Selena still hadn't shown up.

A sharp look crossed his face, thinking she probably forgot about the event again.

Raymond stood up and said, "No need to wait for her. You can all go back."

He had to leave too since it was his good friend's birthday party.

The stylists knew he was in a bad mood, so no one dared to ask any more questions.

Raymond got into the car without a word.

John, sitting in the front seat, silently drove towards The Adams Manor.

When they arrived, as soon as the car stopped, Raymond stepped out and heard a lively female voice nearby. "Raymond!" It was Tessa.

Tessa and Richard had just arrived too.

Raymond didn't say anything, calmly adjusting his sleeve.

Tessa walked over with a smile. "What a coincidence, we arrived at the same time. Shall we go in together?" Richard, standing next to Tessa, still found Raymond annoying.

"Raymond, Tessa is talking to you. Are you deaf?" Richard said.

"Richard!" Tessa playfully scolded him and then sweetly said to Raymond, "Raymond, let's go in together." Raymond neither refused nor accepted, just quietly walked down the red carpet. Tessa followed beside him.

With Raymond on her left and Richard on her right, they were a dazzling trio.

Even though there were many important figures at the party, the moment the door opened, almost all eyes were on Tessa.

As Vistalia had commented, having Raymond and Richard as her escorts made her a princess.

Tessa's smile was radiant as she alternated between talking to Raymond and Richard.

Her entrance drew all the attention, causing a wave of envy among the socialites.

Tessa wasn't the least bit smug; she felt it was only natural.

Only someone like Selena, who had never experienced such scenes, would think she was dazzling.

A smile curved on her lips as she greeted people around her, just like at a Vistalia party.

She believed the women were all jealous of her, and the men all liked her.

Tessa unhesitatingly moved a bit closer to Raymond, softly asking, "Raymond, why did you come alone?"

She acted as if she didn't know Selena existed.

This question was like a thorn that pricked Raymond. He didn't say anything, just lowered his eyes.