Singed Once Always Wary

Chapter 109 I will Close My Eyes Even if I Die

Selena had been waiting here all night and didn’t expect to be questioned like this when she finally regained her senses. Her lips tightened, and her heartache felt a bit bitter. She wanted to refute, but then she heard James cough a few times.

He coughed forcefully, and Selena took the tissue from the side and handed it to him, only to see a few specks of blood on the tissue. James also noticed it, somewhat surprised, furrowing his brow.

But he didn’t pay much attention to it, thinking it was just from being agitated. “Selena, I know you don’t like Raymond. Did you have a boyfriend when you were at Harvard University?” Selena didn’t respond.

Her mind filled with the bloodstains on the tissue she had just seen. She had kept it a secret from the doctors and even from James himself, so James had always thought he would be able to return to the company soon.

James didn’t wait for her answer and felt some regret.

“It was my greed. I built the company brick by brick, and it has come to this point, making it difficult for me to let go. That’s why I let you marry Raymond at that time, and Mr. Montague Sr really liked you. If you marry into their family, you won’t lose out. You should know how many women in New York want to get involved with Raymond. If he becomes my son–in–law, I will close my eyes even if I die.”

“Dad!” Selena wanted to stop him from speaking further, but she couldn’t hear him.

“Even if I can’t hold on in the future and the company collapses, at least you will have someone to support you. I’ll give you ten percent of the shares someday. You and Beatrice shouldn’t argue over this anymore.”

To give a sweet date with a slap, this is James‘ usual tactic. Selena couldn’t hate him openly, especially because his days were numbered.

“Selena, learn to get along with Raymond. As for your college boyfriend, you don’t even know what his identity is. He doesn’t even disclose it to you, so how could he genuinely like you?”

Selena–felt exhausted and agreed with a few words, sitting still in her place. Meanwhile, Kenny stood respectfully on the other side of the hospital bed until the sound of rain came from outside, prompting him to inquire.

“Miss Fair, do you have an umbrella?”

Chapter 109 I will Close My Eyes Even If I Die

Selena shook her head and poured a cup of warm water for James, weariness visible in her eyes.

“Dad, take your medicine and then look at the documents.”

James‘ expression wasn’t good either, waving his hand dismissively. “I know my body well enough.

It’s boring here anyways, so it won’t hurt to take a look.”

Selena had nothing to say in response. When they left the hospital, it was already 11 o’clock at night. James mentioned that he had left a document at home and asked her to swing by and bring it later.

Kenny had already left, and James couldn’t call him again. Beatrice was likely already asleep.

“Dad, maybe you should rest.”

“Selena, after you finish looking at that document, I’ll have another meeting tomorrow. Rest well; we lost the project, so I need to rebuild the cooperation with other companies‘ CEOs.”

Selena could only agree, but halfway through the car ride, due to the rain, the tires got stuck in a pothole, blocking all the cars around her. The drivers, one by one, came up to inquire, and those with bad tempers started berating her directly.

Selena felt embarrassed, and eventually even a traffic officer came over to her. Two of Selena’s tires blew out, so she had to get out of the car and stand there.

Without an umbrella, she was drenched like a chicken in the rain. She sneezed and watched as her car was towed away by the traffic officer, and the blocked road cleared. She was considering whether to hail a taxi when she realized that she had left her bag and phone in the car.

Selena couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time. At the same time, a wave of powerlessness surged through her body because of the person James mentioned tonight.

Her eyes started to feel hot, and she decided to walk back to the Fair family’s residence.

Not far away, Raymond’s car moved slowly along the dispersing traffic. He still held a pen in his hand, gazing at the woman standing outside.

The raindrops condensed on the car window, resembling scattered diamonds, as if collecting the neon lights outside, gradually illuminating his face. A slight furrow appeared on his forehead. Just as Selena was about to cross the traffic lights, a car stopped in front of her.

The car window rolled down, and she saw the man’s cold and stern face.

Chapter 109 I will Close My Eyes Even if I Die

“Mr. Montague.” She said politely.

She sneezed with a loud noise because she was soaked and couldn’t hold it in.