Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 111

Chapter 111: Having Her Back Chapter 111: Having Her Back Selina’s face turned as red as a boiled lobster at Logan’s words.

Fearing that if he kept teasing, she might just overcook, Logan shifted the topic.

“Next time, don’t get drunk so easily when you’re out.

And don’t meet with any other members of the Carter Family alone.” Selina could understand the first part-after all, it was because she got drunk yesterday that she… well… that happened.

But the second part?

Why couldn’t she meet with other members of the Carter Family alone?

Logan tucked the darker truths deep within his heart, his tone calm and indifferent.

“What I told you yesterday involves the Carter Family’s secrets.

If they find out you know, you could be in trouble.” Selina thought about it and realized he had a point.

Logan quickly pivoted the topic again.

“Let’s go.

Time to pay James a visit.” Selina’s interest was instantly piqued.

“James is at home waiting for me?

So obedient?” Logan gave her a half-smile, half-smirk.

“Why don’t we go find out?” …

Thirty minutes later, outside the Clark Family estate.

Logan sat in the driver’s seat, his long fingers resting casually on the steering wheel, eyes fixed straight ahead.

He’d been born from nothing but filth, yet Selina still had the memory of a mother who loved her.

He wanted her to hold on to that love.

So, he’d help her.

…

Inside the Clark Family residence.

James was pacing back and forth anxiously.

Earlier that morning, Jack had called, instructing that no one was to leave the estate.

James, dripping with cold sweat, nervously asked if Mr.

Reid had given specific orders.

Jack’s reply had been ice-cold: “You don’t need to know.” James was left to guess Logan’s intentions, anxiety nearly suffocating him.

Katie, her mind sharp as ever, suddenly said, “James, what if Selina’s the one who offended Mr.

Reid?

I knew their marriage wouldn’t end well.

Look at this-how long has it been, and Mr.

Reid’s already here to settle accounts.” James’s face darkened, her words sparking realization.

Of course!

Who else in the Clark Family could possibly offend Mr.

Reid if not Selina?

It had to be that ungrateful wretch.

She must’ve done something to upset Mr.

Reid, dragging the entire family down with her!

Furious, James reached for his phone, intending to call Selina- But just then, the sound of screeching tires echoed from outside.

The butler rushed in breathlessly.

“Mr.

Clark, Madam-Mr.

Reid’s car has arrived!” James broke into a cold sweat, momentarily forgetting his anger at Selina.

“Quick!

Open the door!

Come with me to greet Mr.

Reid!” Katie and Natalia scrambled to change into new dresses, following behind James with forced grace, eager to leave a good impression on Logan.

The butler opened the door with practiced elegance- And every single smile froze.

Selina stood there, casually taking in their expressions with a raised brow.

“Wow, what a warm welcome.

You all lined up just for me?” … James choked.

“Why is it you?!” Wasn’t it supposed to be Mr.

Reid?

Why was it Selina?!

Katie’s face twisted with frustration.

She’d plastered on a fake smile, only to greet this wretched girl?

Natalia bit her lip, feigning concern.

“Sister, did you come here without telling Mr.

Reid?” James quickly latched onto the idea.

“Did you offend Mr.

Reid?

I’m telling you now-I won’t help you!” Selina blinked slowly, her gaze dripping with amusement.

“Mr.

Clark, are you senile?

You believe whatever nonsense Natalia feeds you?” James’s face turned red with rage.

“If you didn’t offend Mr.

Reid, then why did he call me?!” Selina cut him off smoothly, her tone flat.

“Oh, you definitely offended someone.

But it’s not Logan.” James felt his chest tighten, a bad feeling creeping over him.

Selina’s smile grew wider, her voice soft but sharp enough to slice through the tension.

“The person you offended… is me.” James stumbled back a step, stunned.

“What do you mean?!” Selina’s voice remained calm, yet each word hit like a hammer.

“It means that the one who came to settle scores with you today was never Logan.

It was me all along.

Get it now?” “You’re lying!” Katie snapped, refusing to believe that Logan would actually support Selina.

“Mr.

Reid’s car is still outside.

He’ll be here any minute, so don’t get cocky!” Selina raised an eyebrow, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

“Oh, Logan’s car is outside.

If you don’t believe me, Mrs.

Bryant, why don’t you go check for yourself?” The moment her words fell, the entire villa plunged into an uncomfortable silence.

James glanced nervously toward the car parked outside.

Ever since Selina arrived, there hadn’t been any movement from it.

So… He clenched his jaw, forcing a strained smile.

“Selina, you’ve finally come home.

Why isn’t Mr.

Reid accompanying you?” Selina gave him a smug look.

“Why would Logan come to a place as filthy as this?

To watch Katie and Natalia desperately throwing themselves at him?” “Selina!” Katie shrieked, her face contorted with rage.

“Enough!

What’s all this noise about?” Grandpa Clark’s voice boomed as he descended the stairs, his expression dark with annoyance.

“Selina, what exactly do you want?” Selina didn’t waste time with pleasantries.

She got straight to the point.

“Where are my mother’s design drafts?” Katie’s heart skipped a beat.

She exchanged a quick, uneasy glance with Natalia.

James, who had been brimming with impatience, suddenly froze.

“What design drafts?

I’ve never heard of them… Selina, what are you doing?!” Selina casually tapped on her phone screen, her voice light and unconcerned.

“Oh, just filing a complaint.

Isn’t it obvious?” She shot him a sly smile.

“You don’t have to tell me the truth, Mr.

Clark.

Jack’s right outside anyway.” Raising her voice slightly, she called out, “Jack.” “Yes, ma’am.” Jack pushed the door open, stepping inside without a hint of hesitation.

But then, someone else appeared behind him.

Dressed in sharp, all-black attire, his eyes carrying a faint, icy edge- It was Logan.

Katie and Natalia’s eyes widened in disbelief, their bodies trembling with fear.

James stumbled backward, his face draining of color.

“M-Mr.

Reid, you-” Selina blinked, momentarily thrown off.

Wait… wasn’t it supposed to be just Jack outside?

Logan’s gaze lazily drifted to her, his voice calm and casual.

“What’s wrong?” Selina quickly regained her composure.

So, Logan’s giving me a chance to flex some borrowed authority, huh?

Well, I’m not wasting it.

Turning back to James, she smirked.

“Mr.

Clark isn’t being honest.

Logan, what do you think we should do?” Logan’s tone was ice-cold as he addressed James.

“Is that true, Mr.

Clark?” James’s face twisted in panic, cold sweat forming at his temples.

“O-of course not… that’s ridiculous…” But no matter how furious he was, with Logan standing there, he didn’t dare act out.

After a tense pause, he finally gritted his teeth and admitted: “Selina, there are… a few of the design drafts here.” Selina tilted her chin slightly, her expression filled with smug satisfaction.

“Give them to me.” James hated her arrogance, his teeth grinding audibly.

But with Logan’s sharp gaze burning into him, he had no choice.

“Butler, go to my collection room and bring them here.” Katie’s eyes darted toward the butler, subtly signaling him with a quick glance.

Selina’s sharp eyes caught it immediately.

She narrowed her gaze, then smiled sweetly.

“Jack, the butler’s getting old-might be hard for him to see clearly.

Could you go with him?” The butler’s face went pale, beads of sweat trickling down his forehead.

“M-Ma’am…” Selina’s smile grew colder.

“What’s wrong?

Afraid to go without Katie’s permission?” The butler wiped his sweat nervously.

“N-No, I’ll go right away!” A few minutes later, Jack returned, holding a large design portfolio in his hands.

“Ma’am, here you go.” The moment Selina saw it, an overwhelming emotion surged through her chest.

This was it.

This was her mother’s work.

She eagerly reached to open it- But just then, Katie snapped.

With a furious scream, she lunged at Selina like a woman possessed, trying to snatch the designs away.

“Selina!

That’s not your mother’s!

You can’t have it-AH!” Before Katie could even reach her, Logan stepped forward with zero hesitation.

With one swift, powerful kick, he sent Katie flying across the room.