Chapter 236 What is Our Relationship? Rosalind didn't pay much attention to the words flashing on the screen, but she vaguely saw that they were in English. "Raymond, aren't you going to answer the phone?" Raymond picked up the drink offered by the leader without even batting an eyelash.
"It's a nuisance call." "Oh." Rosalind actually didn't believe it. It was clearly a nin the address book.
But at this moment, the other leaders at the table were urging Raymond to drink.
"Mr. Montague, try this. It's plum wine made by our chef from plums grown in the south of Ridgefield." Raymond took it and thanked them, took a sip, and praised it.
The atmosphere was very good, and everyone was discussing the project.
But Rosalind felt that Raymond seemed a bit careless compared to before.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter three rounds of drinks, he unbuttoned two buttons, briefly explained a few new additions to the project, and the leaders didn't raise any objections, but instead offered to add more benefits. Halfway through the meal, Raymond stood up and went to the bathroom in the villa.
Since the restaurant was on the first floor, the bathroom was naturally on the first floor as well.
He had just turned around and saw someone standing at the entrance of the restroom, raising an eyebrow. Selena swore that she didn't intend to guard the restroom, she was originally guarding the entrance of the villa. Because there were servants moving potted plants at the entrance, she helped them and was able to enter inside and wash her hands here.
This restroom was unisex, so she was standing at the entrance while Raymond was about to enter.
"Mr. Montague." Raymond didn't say anything, he just looked at her quietly.
A few seconds later, he walked past her and entered, turning on the tap at the sink and washing his slender fingers meticulously.
Because of this action, a section of his cold white wrist bone was revealed.
Selena stood behind him, and seeing him acting so coldly, she felt a bit hesitant to speak.
She waited until he finished washing his hands, took a tissue from the side to wipe his fingertips, then turned around to look at her. "Do you need something?" It had already reached this point, Selena knew that it was impossible to back down.
"Mr. Montague, my cousin's son had a little conflict with his son among the leaders who were drinking with you just now. Could I trouble you to say a few words for him?" After speaking, Selena was actually feeling a bit uncertain.
Because she could feel that ever since last night, Raymond had becmuch colder.
"Penny." As expected, he spoke with an expressionless face, "What is our relationship?" His voice was low and slow, as he adjusted the sleeves of his gray suit.
"What kind of relationship makes you think I can help you again and again?" Implicitly implying that she had crossed a line.
Selena lowered her eyes, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
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Perhaps it was because she knew that this person was her nominal e husband, and the two of them had a
He had kissed her three times overnight, giving her the illusion that You make But now Raymond's words woke her up. "Sorry, Mr. Montague, I went too far." A smile appeared on her face as she lifted her eyes and fearlessly met his gaze.
"I always remember that we are interior designers and clients." Raymond looked at her face, his eyes darkened, and his lips formed a straight line.
Selena felt a stronger chill from him and understood that he probablyn didn't want to see her, so she obediently stepped back. "It's getting late, so I won't disturb Mr. Montague's socializing." After speaking, she turned around without hesitation and left.
The social gathering continued over there, and everyone was feeling slightly tipsy.
Rosalind felt that Raymond's mood seemed even worse after coming back from the restroom.