Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 126

Chapter 126: A Vast Difference in Strength Chapter 126: A Vast Difference in Strength Boom!

Bella’s mind felt like it had been struck by lightning-an explosion roared inside her head.

Logan’s single sentence snapped everyone out of their daze.

That’s right!

Selina’s piano skills were clearly superior to Bella’s.

And now, with the revelation that she was Gavin’s sister, how could she have lost?

How could she have ended up carrying the disgraceful accusation of seducing a judge?

Selina’s gaze carried an air of amusement.

“Hmm… something seems off.

My performance was obviously better than Miss Hayes’, yet somehow, she was crowned champion.

Did Miss Hayes regress too much in the past four years?

Or… was there something else going on behind the scenes?

Mr.

Taylor, what do you think?” Bella’s body swayed, cold sweat dripping down her back.

Brody’s throat tightened.

“T-The competition was fair!

Bella’s victory was a collective decision made by the judges.

Piano competitions have a certain level of subjectivity…” “M-Maybe… maybe the judges just preferred Bella’s playing back then…” “Oh?

Is that so?” Gavin cut in coldly.

“Brody, you’re still trying to lie when you’re already backed into a corner?” “When two pianists are at a similar level, it’s understandable for judges to have personal preferences.

But when the difference in skill is this massive-when Selina was eliminated and Bella was crowned-you expect me to believe it was fair?

You think I’m a fool who can be brushed off with a few flimsy excuses?” Brody’s entire body went cold.

His lips trembled violently.

He couldn’t admit to taking bribes-he just couldn’t!

“F-Four years ago, Miss Clark wasn’t as skilled as she is now!

Back then, she and Bella were evenly matched, so the judges naturally-” Smack!

A letter was thrown onto the table right in front of Brody, cutting him off mid-sentence.

Gavin’s face was ice-cold.

“Take a good look at this letter.” His voice was razor-sharp.

“You claim Selina’s piano skills weren’t outstanding four years ago?

Then I suppose you don’t know-four years ago, the founder of the piano competition, Mr.

Averill, personally invited Selina to be the head judge of that very competition.” The words landed like a bomb in the silent hall.

Selina’s head snapped up, her pupils constricting.

What?

What was Gavin saying?

She had never heard of this before!

Four years ago, she had still been in Country B.

She had never even heard of that piano competition!

Logan’s throat bobbed as he swallowed, his gaze fixed on her.

Meanwhile, the crowd was utterly stunned.

The letter was indeed written by Averill himself-an official, sincere invitation for Miss Selina to serve as a judge.

If Averill had invited her to be a judge, that meant Selina’s skill level was not only above Bella’s-but above Brody’s as well!

Yet she had been eliminated?

The truth was obvious now-Bella’s championship was not legitimate.

“I see it now,” someone whispered.

“Selina was too outstanding.

Bella must’ve been afraid she’d lose, so she framed Selina for seducing a judge-taking her out of the competition completely.” “Bella worked so hard to steal a championship title, while Selina was talented enough to be a judge from the start.

The difference between them is crystal clear.” “Brody must’ve taken a lot of money.

Otherwise, how could he have done something this shameless?” Selina’s eyes gleamed as she curved her lips into a slow smile.

Gavin cast a sidelong glance at Brody, his expression filled with disdain.

“You accepted the Hayes Family’s bribe for personal gain, rigged the competition to protect Bella, and deliberately eliminated other competitors.

Someone like you has no place in the piano world.” He turned to Bella, his voice sharp.

“As for you, Miss Hayes-tomorrow, the competition committee will send representatives to retrieve your championship trophy.

Consider your actions carefully.” Brody’s legs gave out beneath him.

This time… he was finished.

Bella felt as if she had been slapped across the face, the sting burning deep into her skin.

No.

No.

No.

She was the champion.

She had flaunted that title for years.

How could they just take it away?!

Selina.

It was all because of Selina!

She would never forget this humiliation.

One day, she would make Selina pay a hundred-no, a thousand times over!

… After Brody was thrown out, the Hayes Family had no choice but to leave as well.

Bella claimed she wasn’t feeling well and requested to leave early.

But everyone knew the real reason for her departure.

Grandma Perry’s tone was indifferent as she remarked, “If you knew you were sick, you shouldn’t have stepped out in the first place.

Today is my special occasion-I won’t have it tainted by bad luck.” Bella’s face turned deathly pale in an instant.

She could hear the mockery in Grandma Perry’s voice.

But all she could do was grit her teeth and endure the judgmental gazes around her.

“You’re absolutely right, Madam.

Then, I shall take my leave.” She couldn’t understand it-what exactly was the relationship between Gavin and Selina?

A sister?

She refused to believe it!

If Selina really had Gavin backing her, how could the Clark Family have kicked her out so easily?

“What’s done is done.

It doesn’t matter what others think-you need to focus on securing Logan’s heart first.” Liam’s cold voice cut in.

“Do I really need to teach you such a simple thing?” Bella lowered her head.

He was right.

She was the most well-regarded socialite, the founder of her own successful brand, and a woman capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with Logan.

She wasn’t like Selina-some weak, dependent clinging vine that only knew how to rely on a man.

Logan would definitely appreciate her more.

“And another thing,” Liam suddenly added, as if recalling something.

“You mentioned last time that Logan was searching for a woman from four years ago.

Bella, if that woman ever becomes a threat to you, you must eliminate her before she has the chance.” Bella nodded, about to say that Logan still hadn’t found her.

But then- She froze.

Wait.

The woman Logan met in City H four years ago… And Selina… had also been in City H four years ago… No way.

That woman… could it be Selina?!

No.

No!

If that was true, then under no circumstances could she allow Selina to live.

Banquet Hall.

Grandma Perry shifted her gaze from Gavin to Selina.

“Selina, so you and Mr.

Hill are siblings?

Why didn’t you ever tell Logan?” Logan narrowed his eyes slightly, his lips curling into an ambiguous smile.

Selina: “…” Is the old lady testing me on Logan’s behalf?!

She blinked and, without missing a beat, lied smoothly, “Grandma Perry, you misunderstood.

How could Mr.

Hill and I possibly be siblings?

He only said that because he couldn’t stand Brody’s bullying.” Gavin let out a small tsk, but didn’t refute it.

“Yes.

Selina is right.” Logan’s smirk deepened slightly, unreadable.

It was unclear whether Grandma Perry believed them or not.

She merely nodded.

“I see.

Mr.

Hill, you must be exhausted from your travels.

Since you just returned from abroad, why not stay at the Perry estate for the night?” Gavin knew it would be impolite to refuse again, so he nodded and followed the maid toward the guest quarters.

As he passed Logan, he instinctively glanced at the man beside him- And suddenly, a jolt ran down his spine.

Wait.

He had seen this man before!

Before returning to the country, Gavin had already learned that Selina was married.

He knew she had married a man named Logan.

He even knew that Logan had been searching for Luna all these years.

Because of this, he hadn’t been particularly surprised when they first met tonight.

But now… Now that he was standing so close, looking at Logan’s side profile, a memory suddenly surfaced- That snowy night, four years ago.

Selina had been brought home, covered in blood.

And the man beside her… It seemed to be him.

No- He had to find out for sure!

Gavin immediately turned around.

“Grandma Perry, I just remembered something important-I need to speak with Selina.

Selina, come with me.” Selina hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

“Alright.” However, just as she took two steps forward, a hand lightly but firmly stopped her.

Logan.

His gaze was calm and unreadable, devoid of any obvious emotion.

Yet for some reason, Gavin felt an inexplicable pressure-an unfathomable depth to this man that made him instinctively wary.

With a voice as steady as ever, Logan spoke.

“I wonder-what exactly does Mr.

Hill wish to discuss with my wife?” “Would you mind if I listened in?”