Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 169

Chapter 169: Unable to Accept Chapter 169: Unable to Accept Gavin’s lips curved into a smile as he feigned confusion.

“For me?

Miss Hayes, I can’t accept something for nothing.” Bella responded with a gentle and gracious smile.

“Mr.

Hill, you’re too modest.

This violin can only reach its full potential in your hands.” The crowd watched as Gavin hesitated for a moment.

He truly seemed to want the violin.

After a long pause, he finally nodded in gratitude.

“Thank you, Miss Hayes.

From now on, you will be a distinguished guest of the Hill Family.

All of our estates will always welcome you with open doors.” The audience gasped, looking at Bella with admiration.

My God, the Hill Family was granting her special privileges!

What an honor!

With just one violin, she had gained both prestige and the backing of the Hill Family.

Those two hundred million were well spent!

Did Selina regret it now…?

Rose, feeling triumphant, bumped Selina hard.

“Some people must be seething with jealousy now that my cousin is the center of attention, huh?” Selina nodded.

“Compared to Miss Hayes, I do lack foresight.

I never imagined that this violin could earn the favor of the Hill Family.” The last trace of frustration in Bella’s heart vanished.

“Rose, stop it.

Selina must already be feeling terrible about not winning the violin.

Don’t rub it in,” Bella said, feigning concern.

Rose smirked smugly and scoffed, “Selina, I bet you don’t even understand the status of the Hill Family.

Well, not that you ever could.

Just leave already-stop embarrassing yourself!” Selina gave Rose a meaningful glance.

Strange… Bella should be fully aware of her relationship with the Hill Family.

Hadn’t she learned her lesson from Grandma Perry’s birthday banquet?

Or had Bella uncovered something that made her think Selina and Gavin weren’t truly “siblings”?

The crowd murmured among themselves, marveling at Bella’s moment of glory.

Who would have thought that tonight’s biggest winner would be her?

To gain the favor and support of the Hill Family… That was something they could only dream of!

On stage, Gavin curved his lips into a faint smile.

As Bella basked in excitement, he suddenly spoke.

“Miss Hayes, I have one more request.

The reason I wanted this violin was to give it to someone else.

Would you mind?” Gavin explained, “After all, you gave it to me.

Before I pass it on, I should get your approval.” His words dripped with respect, making Bella even more elated.

It seemed she had truly earned the recognition of the Hill Family heir.

Not wanting to damage her refined image, she replied gracefully, “Of course, Mr.

Hill.

The violin is yours now, so you are free to give it to whomever you choose.” “That’s wonderful.

Miss Hayes, you really are kindhearted,” Gavin said with a smile before shifting his gaze toward the audience.

“Come up here.” At the same time, Selina’s lips curved ever so slightly.

Hayes Madam smirked proudly.

“Look at you, so small-minded.

Bella won the violin because she has money.

And even if she didn’t, she has the entire Hayes Family backing her.

What do you have?” Selina casually tucked her hair behind her ear.

“Oh, Miss Hayes is truly impressive.” That calm expression of hers made Hayes Madam’s anger skyrocket!

She had come here to flaunt, but what was with Selina’s indifferent attitude?!

Hayes Madam slammed the table, her face turning ice cold.

“Selina, stop being so sarcastic!

The violin belongs to Mr.

Hill now.

Do you hate Bella so much that you even resent Mr.

Hill?!” Selina blinked.

“I don’t resent Gavin.” Hayes Madam fumed, her anger reaching its peak.

“Then what are you trying to say?!

Selina, I suggest you apologize to Bella properly.

Otherwise, you’ll learn exactly what happens when you offend the Hayes Family-” “-Selina.” Gavin’s calm voice cut through the room, drowning out Hayes Madam’s rant.

“Come up here, Selina.” His gaze briefly swept past Hayes Madam before landing on Selina with an unmistakable meaning.

“You wanted this violin, didn’t you?

Come and thank Miss Hayes.” The entire hall fell into a dead silence.

Hayes Madam still had her mouth open, but the words she was about to say got forcibly swallowed back.

W-What…?

Who did Gavin just call?

Selina?

Selina?!

The crowd stiffened, and their once mocking gazes turned into sheer disbelief.

Gavin had said that Selina liked the violin and should thank Bella for gifting it to her.

Gavin was giving the violin to Selina!

Which meant… the Hayes Family… Selina slowly lifted her gaze, resting her chin on her hand, and spoke with an amused tone.

“Madam Hayes, I was telling the truth-I never resented Gavin.” “Because… Gavin wanted this violin precisely to give it to me.

So tell me, why would I resent him?” Madam Hayes snapped back to reality, and her face instantly turned pale!

Bella had given the violin to Gavin.

Now, Gavin was giving it to Selina.

Which meant… Bella had just spent two hundred million to buy a violin for Selina!

“N-No… impossible!” Madam Hayes’ vision went dark as she collapsed back into her seat.

Meanwhile, Selina cheerfully walked up to the stage.

On the other side, Bella, who had just heard Gavin’s words, felt the smile on her face freeze.

“M-Mr.

Hill… what did you say?

Sorry, I must’ve misheard…” “Miss Hayes, didn’t you hear clearly?” Selina casually chimed in.

“He said he’s giving the violin to me.” Bella stood there, completely stunned.

Her mind buzzed in shock.

Giving it to Selina?!

How was this possible?

Why?!

If Gavin had always intended to give the violin to Selina, then why did Selina still bid against her?!

Why?!

Just to make her waste two hundred million?!

An overwhelming urge to strangle Selina surged through Bella, and her vision blurred.

A wave of dizziness hit her so hard that she could barely stay standing.

Selina let out a soft sigh.

“I originally planned to buy it myself, but Miss Hayes insisted on competing with me.

In the end, I ran out of money and had no choice but to give up.

I never imagined that, after all that, this violin would still end up in my hands.” “Truly, I should thank Miss Hayes properly.” Her words were the final straw that broke Bella completely.

Bella’s eyes turned bloodshot.

She wanted nothing more than to smash that violin into pieces!

Her two hundred million… had landed in this wretched woman’s hands!

“No, I don’t agree!” Madam Hayes suddenly shrieked, her voice so piercing it almost shattered the audience’s eardrums.

“I don’t agree!

This violin can be given to anyone, but NOT Selina!

I refuse!

Bella, take the violin back!” Rose was equally furious.

“Selina was bidding against Bella just now!

This violin is worth two hundred million!

If she wants it so badly, then she should pay for it!” Bella bit her lip hard.

She hadn’t said anything, but she absolutely agreed.

Yes… it was Selina who insisted on bidding against her.

If Bella had known from the start that the violin would end up with Selina anyway, she never would have spent two hundred million on it!

So shouldn’t Selina be the one to pay?!

Selina blinked innocently, but before she could even speak, Gavin let out a cold laugh.

“Oh?

So the Hayes Family refuses to allow me to give the violin to Selina?” Bella’s eyes welled up with tears, and Madam Hayes’s expression twisted with rage from below the stage.

“Of course not!

Absolutely not!

If Selina has money, let her buy it herself!

Our Bella isn’t giving it away!” “Is that so?” Gavin tilted his head slightly.

“But just now, when I asked Miss Hayes if I could gift this violin to someone, her answer was…”