Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 129

Chapter 129: Insincere Kindness Chapter 129: Insincere Kindness Selina swallowed hard.

This… how was she supposed to bring this up?

Logan narrowed his eyes-so, she had finally noticed the issue with Owen also having the last name Reid.

If she discovered that he wasn’t actually the heir of the Carter Family, would she still stand by his side like this?

His gaze deepened.

Selina, feeling guilty under his stare, stammered, “N-nothing!

I wasn’t thinking about anything!” Strange.

Why was she the one feeling guilty?

If Logan really wasn’t from the Carter Family, shouldn’t he be the one feeling uneasy?

But his expression remained calm, showing not the slightest trace of discomfort, as if he wasn’t afraid of being exposed at all.

That only made Selina more confused.

Logan absentmindedly rubbed his fingertips together and smoothly changed the topic.

“Your mother’s design book-Grandma has nearly finished restoring it.” Selina’s eyes lit up.

Instantly, all other thoughts disappeared.

“Really?

Take me to see it!” Logan chuckled softly and turned away.

“Mm, let’s go.” Jack watched their retreating figures and felt a lump form in his throat.

Was Madam… too easy to coax?

Before long, Logan brought Selina to Grandma Perry’s courtyard.

Grandma Perry gave Logan a meaningful look before saying, “Selina, I’ve only managed to restore one page of the design book so far.

The rest still need work.” She handed the book to Selina.

“But just this one page reveals a lot of problems.” Selina took it, and in the next second, her expression darkened.

The jewelry designs on the page were identical to Carter Group’s long-standing, best-selling pieces.

Grandma Perry’s voice was calm.

“You must have noticed it too.

But with only this one page, there’s no solid proof.” Selina understood what the old lady was implying.

Old Mr.

Carter had always claimed to have been a close friend of her mother’s.

If she made a fuss over this design book, Carter Group could easily argue that her mother had willingly given them the designs.

But Selina’s instincts screamed otherwise.

The designs had to have been stolen!

Otherwise, why had Katie tried to destroy them?

Why had James done nothing to stop her?

If Carter Family was involved, then everything suddenly made sense.

Logan’s gaze flickered coldly.

Grandma Perry caught on immediately.

“Selina, never be too trusting of others.

Old Mr.

Carter may not be as honorable as he seems.” Selina’s eyes glinted.

“I understand.

Thank you for the warning.” Grandma Perry nodded.

“Leave the book with me-I’ll continue restoring it.

Logan, come here.

I need to speak with you.” Logan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

He turned to Selina, his voice gentle.

“I have some matters to take care of.

Do you want Jack to take you home first?” Selina nodded and got into the car.

Jack: “…” Ever since he realized how much his boss cared for Madam, he’d been so anxious.

He wanted nothing more than to personally help Logan confess his feelings!

How could he let an assistant handle something as important as escorting her home?!

Jack hesitated, then said, “Madam, please don’t overthink things.

The boss really does have business to attend to!” Selina blinked, confused.

“…?” She wasn’t overthinking anything, though?

After Selina left, Grandma Perry’s gaze grew distant.

“This is the first time I’ve seen you care about someone so much.” Logan didn’t answer.

Instead, he countered, “You like her too, don’t you?” Grandma Perry shifted topics.

“Logan, stay out of the Carter Family’s affairs.” For once, Logan didn’t comply.

“Thomas has a guilty conscience.

Why shouldn’t I pursue this?

Grandma, do you really think I don’t know why Thomas is so ‘kind’ to Selina?” Thomas Carter-the so-called Old Mr.

Carter.

Grandma Perry hesitated, but before she could speak, Logan’s voice turned cold.

“He treats Selina well, just like he once treated me well.

It’s all just a part of his calculations.” Grandma Perry fell silent for a long time before sighing.

“The Carter Family wronged you.

But keeping this from Selina won’t solve anything.” Logan’s gaze turned frigid.

“Anything that threatens her,” he said smoothly, “I will eliminate.” Grandma Perry frowned.

“I understand how you feel, but what about Selina?

After her mother passed away, Old Mr.

Carter was the first person to show her any concern…” Logan turned his head, his tone unwavering.

“Trust me.

My Mrs.

Reid has never needed that kind of fake concern.” Grandma Perry was a sharp woman.

She immediately grasped his meaning.

“Logan, she’s a lot like Anna.

Since that’s the case, you must protect her well.” She had long accepted that she couldn’t change her daughter’s fate, but Selina and Anna were far too alike.

She wanted to protect this girl.

Logan narrowed his eyes.

Based on everything he knew about the Carter Family, the so-called rule that “she had to marry into the Carter Family to reclaim her inheritance” was likely nothing more than a carefully crafted trap.

And that trap had been set specifically for Selina.

But what exactly did the Carter Family want from her?

Victoria’s massive inheritance?

No-it had to be more than just that.

After returning from the Perry Family estate, Logan became increasingly busy, leaving Selina to enjoy a rare period of peace.

A week later, at City A University- Selina walked across the campus while taking a call.

“The Carter Family has dirty hands?” Justin’s voice was steady.

“Thomas Carter wasn’t exactly innocent in his youth-he’s got blood on his hands.” Selina could hardly reconcile the image of a ruthless, cold-blooded Thomas with the kind, grandfatherly Grandpa Carter who had always treated her with warmth.

Justin continued calmly, “The Carter Family may have cleaned up their image now, but that doesn’t mean everything has been erased.

And honestly, no matter how desperate Aunt Adams was, I don’t believe she would have formed such a close friendship with Thomas.” Selina’s expression darkened.

Not long after she hung up, another call popped up on her phone.

Seeing the number, her eyes turned cold.

“Grandpa Carter?” Old Mr.

Carter’s voice remained as warm as ever.

“Selina, dear, I bought some of your favorite pastries.

Do you have time to stop by the house?” Selina narrowed her eyes, her tone unchanged.

“Sorry, Grandpa Carter, I’m busy right now.” “Oh… you…” Old Mr.

Carter hesitated, then sighed.

“Ever since Ryan called off the engagement, you’ve been so distant.

But it’s alright.

If you can’t come, I’ll have the driver bring the pastries to your school.” A strange feeling crept into Selina’s heart.

She couldn’t explain it, but something about Old Mr.

Carter’s concern felt… off.

Like a mask-fake, elusive, impossible to grasp.

After a few more pleasantries, he ended the call.

Inside the Carter estate, his warm expression vanished instantly, replaced by a cold, irritated scowl.

“Ryan,” he snapped, “I heard you introduced Natalia to Reid Group.

Is that why Selina is refusing to visit?” Ryan’s face turned red.

“Grandpa, Natalia has been struggling a lot recently.

I just-” Old Mr.

Carter’s voice turned icy.

“I already told you-if you must get married, it can only be to Selina!

Have you completely ignored my words?!” “If you insist on staying tangled with Natalia, fine!

Do as you please!

I won’t interfere anymore!” With that, Old Mr.

Carter stormed off in fury.

Jillian quickly consoled Ryan, whispering, “Don’t listen to him, Ryan.

Natalia will soon be working with Mr.

Reid.

Once that happens, the entire Carter Family will envy you!” “Just be patient.

Natalia has already gone to Reid Group-we just have to wait for the good news!” Elsewhere, Selina wandered around the campus track when she overheard a group gossiping nearby.

“Did you hear?

The Clark Family is trying to get close to Logan!

Natalia is at Reid Group right now-Ryan was the one who got her in!” “Oh my God, what’s Ryan’s connection to Mr.

Reid?

How does he have that kind of access to Reid Group?” Just then, a female student glanced around to make sure no one else was listening before lowering her voice.

“I heard a rumor… Apparently, when Mr.

Reid was a kid, he used to live with the Carter Family…” Selina’s steps faltered.

Her ears perked up.

Gossip about Logan?

Well… she might as well listen in.