Reclaiming Her Heart
Chapter 673 Is This Her Way of Making Peace?

Rodolfo shoved Carol aside and said, "Someone called Carol about the three scripts. Mr. Ward, I trust you the most. If Carol sells a script, you'd be a huge help to our family. She's been acting out lately, maybe even dating someone. We don't know how to handle her. Her mom and I aren't well-educated."

Carol got up and slapped the phone out of Rodolfo's hand, screaming like a madwoman.

Rodolfo and Lori were stunned, unable to believe this was their daughter. They stood there in shock as Carol grabbed her phone and ran out.

Rodolfo, snapping out of it, pointed at her retreating figure. "Is she crazy? Didn't she see I was on the phone with her teacher? What kind of attitude is that? What if Mr. Ward misunderstands?"

Lori, worried, ran after Carol.

But Carol had already reached her favorite bookstore, where there was free paper and pens. She wiped her tears and wrote a letter to Selena.

The letter had one request: give the three scripts to Selena, but only if she ruins Bryan. It ended with, "Ms. Cooper, I don't know if begging will work, but I really don't want to live anymore. These scripts are my most cherished works. If you make money, please give my share to my parents."

The local express delivery was too expensive, so she sent it via regular city delivery.

When she got back to her apartment complex, she saw Bryan approaching, with Rodolfo and Lori coming down as well.

Rodolfo, seeing hope, grabbed Bryan's hand. "Mr. Ward, I didn't expect you to come in person. Thank you so much. You're such a responsible teacher."

Lori pushed Carol. "Carol, tell Mr. Ward about your scripts. Maybe they'll get noticed this time."

Under their pressure, Carol couldn't say a word. It felt like three mountains on her back.

Finally, Bryan opened his car door and said, "Carol might be dealing with something at school. Let me talk to her alone. I'll bring her back later, or let her stay in the dorm with her seniors to discuss the scripts. Maybe she'll get some inspiration."

Rodolfo and Lori were thrilled, watching Bryan take Carol away.

Once in the car, Bryan yanked her over, unbuckling his belt and slapping her face.

Rodolfo and Lori stood outside, smiling and trusting Bryan completely, not even bothering to look closely.

Inside, Carol was being choked, enduring the abuse.

Bryan, being older, lost interest quickly. He shoved Carol to the passenger seat like she was trash.

"Your dad's right; you're really disobedient. We'll talk more about those scripts at my place," Bryan said.

Carol felt like vomiting, and Bryan handed her a plastic bag.

He added, "Your parents are still watching outside. This doesn't feel good, does it? If you don't explain those scripts properly, don't think about going home for the next half month." Meanwhile, Selena decided to visit Carol after making a call.

Before getting in the car, she called Carol again. This time, Carol answered under Bryan's watch. "Carol, are you okay?"

Carol, pretending to yawn, said, "Ms. Cooper, I'm so tired and sleepy. Let's talk next time."

Selena didn't push further, especially since she had promised to watch a movie with Austin.

She bought the movie tickets online, sent a photo to Austin, and then sent the address before hurrying to Ashbourne Manor to change her clothes.

In her haste, she accidentally sent the movie tickets and address to Raymond.

Raymond, still working overtime at the Montague Group, saw Selena's message and opened it.

It was info about two movie tickets and an address.

'What does this mean? Is this her way of making peace?' Raymond thought.

The other executives saw Raymond on his phone but didn't dare say anything.

A few minutes later, he put down his phone and checked his watch.

The movie started at seven, and it was already six-thirty. He needed to leave. "Meeting adjourned. We'll continue next time."

Ignoring the executives' reactions, he stood up and walked out.

John quickly followed, puzzled. Tonight's meeting was important and only halfway through. "Mr. Montague?" he called out, confused, but Raymond was already heading to the elevator. "Penny asked me to a movie. The meeting's postponed until tomorrow."