Reclaiming Her Heart
Chapter 541 The Woman Named Selena, Her True Identity Revealed.

In the quiet confines of the room, Olivia's bodyguard leaned in, his voice a hushed whisper against her ear. "Miss Stone, the information you requested about Selena was procured last night. We were puzzled, so we double-checked, and the results remained the same."

Olivia's brows knitted together in a frown, her curiosity piqued. "What did you replace?"

The bodyguard cast a wary glance around the room before cautiously revealing, "Selena is, in fact, Mr. Montague's wife."

The revelation hit Olivia like a bolt of lightning, causing her to stagger, her knees threatening to buckle beneath her. "Impossible!" she exclaimed, her voice sharp enough to draw the attention of those nearby. Swiftly, she lowered her tone, her complexion paling. "It can't be the same person. Investigate again!"

The thought of Raymond's fascination with Selena being rooted in his attraction to his own wife was inconceivable to Olivia. A chill ran down her spine, her mind thrown into a whirlwind of confusion.

"Miss Stone, we've verified the information twice. It's difficult for me to believe as well, but the results are unchanging," the bodyguard insisted, presenting Selena's profile. Olivia's fingers trembled as she skimmed through the documents. The words seemed to swim before her eyes: Selena, a Harvard University student, Steve's apprentice.

A wave of dizziness washed over her as she muttered in disbelief, "It can't be."

In a fit of rage, she tore the documents into pieces. "How can this be? How?" She lashed out, kicking the chair in front of her.

The head of the Stone family quickly intervened, his voice a low warning, "Miss Stone, there are media personnel present."

Olivia's face hardened, and under the cover of her bodyguard, she made her exit. Her mind was a tumultuous storm, and it was only when she stepped into the sunlight that she realized how suffocating the atmosphere had been.

The truth was undeniable - Selena was Raymond's wife. Raymond was in love with his own wife, oblivious to her true identity, contemplating divorce. If he were to discover the truth, they would be a legitimate couple, and she would be left with nothing. Her so-called first love would be rendered meaningless.

A bitter taste filled Olivia's mouth as she recalled the humiliation she had suffered at Selena's hands over Steve's painting. She had been bested by the same woman all along.

"That bitch!" she seethed, her eyes filled with hatred. The shock of the revelation had left her with no appetite for the meal she was supposed to share with Raymond. She needed to replace a quiet place to collect her thoughts.

Approaching Raymond's car, she handed him a bracelet. "Raymond, this is a gift from Christopher. I can't recall if he gave me any other presents. Perhaps you could take a look."

The truth was, she had purchased the bracelet herself long ago, from an obscure shop with no paper trail. Even if Raymond wished to investigate, there would be no way to trace it. By implying that Christopher had given her multiple gifts, she was certain Raymond would come to her aid in the future.

"Aren't you joining us for the meal?" Raymond asked, accepting the bracelet.

Noticing her pallor, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Olivia forced a smile, shaking her head. "I'm not feeling well. I think I'll head back and rest."

Raymond didn't press further, his own appetite having waned. His car pulled away, leaving Olivia standing alone under the oppressive sunlight.

She couldn't afford to sit idly by. If Raymond were to discover Selena's true identity, she would lose any chance she had. Drawing a deep breath, her eyes blazed with malicious intent. She needed to replace a way to eliminate Selena as soon as possible.

The memory of her recent arrogance in front of Selena, her false claim of pregnancy, filled her with a sense of dread. Selena likely knew that Raymond had only ever been intimate with her. Her boastful claims had become a laughingstock. Back at her residence, Olivia vented her frustration by smashing objects around her room. Her breath came in ragged gasps, her eyes red with anger. She sent a message to Selena, her words seething with venom. Olivia: [You bitch, are you laughing at me? I know the truth, Selena!]

Meanwhile, Selena had returned to Ashbourne Manor. Upon receiving the message, she arched an eyebrow, realizing that Olivia had conducted a thorough investigation. She was about to respond when a call from Raymond interrupted her. "Would you join me for dinner? We need to discuss the upcoming auction."

"Mr. Montague, I've nearly completed my investigation. We can discuss it online," she suggested.

Raymond toyed with a lighter, the flickering flame casting a sharp glow on his features. "The ninth time," he said, his voice clear amidst the sound of the lighter.