Hearing what Raymond just said.
Valentina's lips curled into a smile, her eyes gleaming as she turned to Raymond. "I love how confident you are," she said, her voice soft yet filled with admiration.
"It's really… attractive."
Raymond smirked, his gaze locking onto hers as he reached out and lightly tapped her nose.
"Anything for you," he said playfully, his voice carrying a hint of promise.
"I told you, Valentina. You'll never lack anything, and no one—absolutely no one—will ever disrespect you and get away with it."
She felt a warm flutter in her chest, a sense of security she hadn't felt in years. But before she could say anything else, Raymond added with a teasing glint in his eyes, "And besides, I made a promise to your mother too. So I have double the reason to make sure you're treated like the queen you are."
Immediately Valentina chuckled, shaking her head lightly, but deep down, she knew he meant every word.
