Raymond reacted and pressed the back of her head, deepening the kiss.

In the dimly lit lounge, only the sound of water could be heard.

After a long time, he finally let go of Selena and slowly got up from the sofa. "What time is it?" "Almost ten o'clock."

As soon as she finished speaking, his phone rang. It was Donovan calling, probably to start persuading him.

He watched the phone screen flash until it stopped ringing, without answering the call.

Selena also saw the note on the screen, and her heart tightened.

"Has Mr. Donovan Montague returned from that place?"

She remembered Carter saying that no one could usually contact Donovan unless he reached out first.

It seemed that Christopher's return had brought Donovan back as well.

"Yes."

Selena wanted to ask a few more questions, but he had already pressed her onto the sofa, his voice hoarse.

"I missed you."

Selena tried to push Raymond away, but he skillfully ignited a fire of desire in her, and she instantly felt as soft as water.

In the end, she didn't ask why Donovan had called.

Raymond didn't torment her much; they only made love for two hours, fast and intense. Selena

couldn't utter a complete sentence the entire time, completely under his control.

When it was over, she started getting dressed and pointed to the computer outside.

"I have to work overtime here tonight. You should go back."

Raymond sat on the sofa, his hand resting on the edge, watching her put on her clothes piece by piece, his Adam's apple moving.

"I'm not done."

Selena immediately felt hot, her cheeks turning red.

"At least let me finish dealing with Austin's matter first."

She knew Raymond was feeling uneasy and wanted to be with him recently, but the situation

with Austin was too tricky. The internet was still full of criticism, and even if Raymond wanted to help, using forceful measures would only cause a stronger backlash from netizens.

She had to find a breakthrough herself.

Raymond slowly hugged her waist. "How about we leave?"

Selena didn't know he had influence in Vistalia, more terrifying and wealthier than the Montague Group, so she didn't understand what he meant for a moment.

Raymond chuckled after saying that.

"Just kidding, I'm going back."

Selena grabbed his hand. "I'll be back soon."

Raymond nodded, grabbing his suit and draping it over his arm.

For a moment, Selena really didn't want to deal with Austin's matter anymore, but how could she not? Every artist in the company was her responsibility.

Moreover, Austin was the first artist signed by the company, joining when it was just established.

She had to elevate him to a higher position.

Raymond kissed her forehead, then pecked her lips before leaving.

But as soon as he reached the bottom of the S.M Corporation building, he saw a black car waiting there, probably for a long time.

As he approached, the car door opened, and Donovan was sitting inside.noveldrama

"Raymond, let's talk."

Raymond got in, watching the scenery outside the window move backward, and took out a

cigarette, opening the window slightly.

Donovan took a while to gather his thoughts before sighing.

"The higher-ups also asked me to persuade you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Raymond laughed. "Father, I know human nature is selfish, but

did those people consider me when making decisions? Did they consider Selena? She is a person, not an object."

A look of embarrassment crossed Donovan's face. Over the years, he had never been good at communicating with Raymond.

The atmosphere in the car became heavy.