Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 153

Chapter 153: Replaced Chapter 153: Replaced Selina blinked in confusion.

Gordon, already full of disdain, continued, “Right now, it’s Miss Hayes, but who knows?

There might be even more Misses in the future.

Selina, this man is unreliable.

How about we…” Selina suddenly started coughing violently.

Wait a second, Uncle Gordon, isn’t it a little inappropriate to badmouth someone right in front of them?

Gordon completely missed Selina’s hint.

“Are you catching a cold?

Why are you coughing so much?” Selina, desperate to make Gordon stop talking, coughed so hard that her eyes teared up.

“No, I’m fine.

Uncle Gordon, why don’t you come inside with me?” Gordon nodded, but his disapproval remained.

“You’re coughing, and where’s Logan?

He’s really not taking care of you properly!

Selina, there are plenty of good men out there.

Let me introduce you to…” Selina nearly rolled her eyes.

“Uncle Gordon, I think-” “Mr.

King is absolutely right.

That was my mistake.” Gordon’s expression froze instantly.

Selina also found it hard to keep a straight face.

Logan walked forward at a leisurely pace.

One look at his expression, and Gordon knew he had heard everything.

His face stiffened, but he still held his ground.

“Selina, did you hear that?

Logan admitted that he’s not good enough.” Selina: “…” She had a feeling that wasn’t exactly what Logan meant.

The man chuckled lightly.

“Mr.

King, my apologies.

I knew Selina wasn’t feeling well, so I went to get her a coat.” A jacket was draped over Selina’s shoulders.

She swallowed hard and quietly buried the truth-she wasn’t sick at all.

One lie had now spiraled into countless others.

Seeing Logan’s polite attitude, Gordon suddenly felt a little guilty for talking about him behind his back.

He begrudgingly gave some praise, “Well, at least you didn’t let Bella get away with anything.

That’s not too bad.” Selina: “…” Uncle Gordon, that was a really quick attitude change.

Logan gave a warm, gentlemanly smile.

“Thank you for your trust, Mr.

King.” Gordon clicked his tongue in his heart.

He seemed to have a good temper… Maybe he really wasn’t the same person from four years ago.

… Halfway through the exhibit, Ethan found Logan.

“Bella probably won’t let this go so easily.” Logan raised an eyebrow.

Ethan sighed.

“I really didn’t expect her to change this much.

I used to think Rachel was the one always causing trouble for Hayes Family, while Bella had to clean up after her.

But now, I’m starting to wonder… Could Rachel really have offended so many people on her own?” Hayes Family never really cared about Rachel, and Bella had built her reputation by constantly handling Rachel’s messes.

In a way, Bella’s good image was constructed on the foundation of her sister’s disgrace.

Alice shook her head.

“Logan, Hayes Family did give you a ‘favor’ in the past.

You can’t just make a move against them.” Logan’s smile was subtle.

After the two finished speaking, he replied lazily, “I don’t need to do it myself.” Alice shivered involuntarily.

Logan remained indifferent.

“Selina’s scar needs to be treated again.” Ethan nodded.

“I’ll take care of it.” After the exhibit ended, Selina followed Ethan to the hospital to change her dressing before heading home.

… The next morning, as she was preparing to go to the university, she glanced at the bandage on her neck and was about to take it off when Miller Butler quickly stopped her.

“Madam, sir said you mustn’t remove it.

If you don’t like the way it looks, you can wear a decorative scarf instead.” Selina hesitated, then put her hand down.

It wasn’t that she disliked it; she just wasn’t used to it.

“Where’s Logan?” Miller Butler smiled.

“Sir has gone to Carter Family.

But don’t worry, madam, he will be back very soon.” All throughout her class, Selina kept thinking-why did Logan go to the Carter Family?

It was obvious that Carter Family was at odds with him.

The last time Old Mr.

Carter came to Sapphire Valley Villa, he was clearly there to ask for a favor.

Carter Family had treated Logan terribly, so why would he still help them?

Frustration surged in Selina, and she hurriedly packed up, ready to head home.

“Selina.” She hadn’t expected her professor to suddenly call out to her.

“Selina, how’s your preparation for the competition going?” A month ago, City A University was selecting a student to represent the school in a prestigious design competition.

Selina had won first place in the internal university competition, so the spot was rightfully hers.

“It’s going well.

What’s wrong?” But to her surprise, the professor’s expression turned somewhat uncomfortable.

“Selina, about this competition… You don’t need to go anymore.

The school has chosen someone else.” Selina’s eyes narrowed instantly.

“Oh?

But as far as I remember, every year, the top-ranking student represents the school.

I placed first.

Are you saying I’m not qualified?” The professor’s face stiffened with awkwardness, as if he had been caught red-handed.

“Regardless, just know that you won’t be participating.

Another student will be taking your place.” Selina immediately understood.

“So someone stole my spot.” “Sis, how can you call it stealing?” A delicate, sweet voice rang out as Natalia walked over, feigning innocence.

“We’re sisters, after all.

Besides, I grew up in high society, constantly exposed to art and culture.

I have far broader experiences than you.

Wouldn’t it make more sense for me to compete?” Natalia’s tone was filled with artificial sweetness.

She turned to the professor, flashing an apologetic smile.

“Professor, I’m so sorry.

My sister is always so petty about these things.

I hope she hasn’t troubled you.” The professor’s expression eased, and he nodded approvingly.

“Natalia, you’re much more understanding.

Selina, the school gave you this opportunity, so the school can take it back.

Natalia has far more exposure than you and is the better choice.” Selina let out a cold laugh.

“I recall that my dear sister was eliminated during the preliminary selection.

And now, you have the audacity to say you know more about design than the actual champion?” Natalia’s eyes welled up with tears.

“Sis, are you questioning the school’s decision?” The professor’s face darkened in rage.

“Selina, who do you think you are?

So what if you won first place?

If I say you don’t deserve it, then you don’t!

You better accept reality and stop making trouble, or you can forget about graduating!” With that, he stormed off.

Selina’s eyes darkened as she watched him leave.

She glanced at her phone and arched a brow.

Don’t make trouble?

Too bad, I recorded everything.

How can I not cause trouble?

She knew this professor had some connections, but… “Sis, are you upset?” Now that they were alone, Natalia finally dropped the act, her expression turning venomous.

“You, a backwater bumpkin, actually thought you had the right to compete in a design contest?

I took your spot for your own good.” Selina feigned confusion.

“Aren’t you just the illegitimate daughter of a mistress?

Snatching men, sleeping around… You have the audacity for that, so why shouldn’t I have the audacity to compete?

Speaking of which, has Mr.

Perez given you a wedding date yet?

I’m waiting for the invitation.” “You-!” Natalia trembled with rage, her face flushing red.

But then, as if recalling something, she forcibly suppressed her anger, curling her lips into a smug smile.

“What a shame… Mr.

Perez left City A on his own accord.

I’ll still be a Carter soon.

Are you disappointed?” Selina rolled her eyes.

So Clark Family had used Carter Family to protect Natalia.

She had no interest in listening to Natalia’s self-indulgent gloating and turned to leave-only to be blocked.

Natalia’s eyes gleamed with malice.

“Sis, I heard you’ve been going to the hospital lately… trying to get rid of that scar?”