Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 171

Chapter 171: Just Pocket Money Chapter 171: Just Pocket Money Selina felt a bit awkward-she had just snatched Bella’s violin, yet Logan was actually congratulating her on her “triumph.” She stiffly changed the topic, “The next auction item is the South City land.

Are you bidding?” Logan suddenly curved his lips into a smile.

The moment Selina saw that smile, she knew someone was about to suffer.

“How much funding has my dear brother prepared this time?” A haughty male voice rang out.

Owen had somehow made his way over to them, standing above them with a sneer of contempt.

“Big brother, both the Reid Family and the Perry Family are backing me in developing that land.

I doubt you have the funds to compete against two of the most powerful families?” Selina narrowed her eyes.

Was Owen looking for a beating?

Feigning curiosity, she asked, “The Perry and Reid families are supporting you?” Owen’s arrogance grew, “Of course!

Even you should understand by now that you’re nothing in this family-I am the rightful heir!” Before Logan could respond, Selina gasped in exaggerated surprise, “I didn’t expect Grandpa Reid and the head of the Perry Family to be so generous!

That’s not what I heard.” People nearby turned to look.

Owen smirked, then sneered at Logan, “Big brother, did you badmouth Grandpa in front of Miss Clark?

You’re still a Reid, yet you go around slandering your own family elders?” The crowd murmured in agreement.

Selina’s remark had indeed sounded like she was implying Grandpa Reid was different from his public image.

But then Selina blinked innocently, “This has nothing to do with Logan.

I just think Grandpa Reid is being incredibly kind.

He clearly knows Reid Young Master’s abilities and is still willing to gift him such a valuable project for practice.

If that’s not generosity, what is?” “He knows this project is bound to lose money, and even though Logan would be the smarter choice, he’s still choosing to favor Young Master Owen-willing to sacrifice profits just to make him happy.

I’m honestly moved!” … Silence fell over the entire hall.

Having just witnessed Selina’s ability to leave people speechless, no one dared to comment.

Owen’s face darkened.

“You-!” Selina blinked again, tilting her head.

“Did I say something wrong?

Or does Young Master Reid actually think he’s more capable than Logan?” “Miss Clark sure has a sharp tongue.” A cold, condescending voice interrupted.

Amelia walked up with an air of superiority, gazing at Selina as if she were looking at an insignificant speck of dust.

“Logan, give up on that land now, and the family won’t hold it against you.

But if you insist on going against us, don’t blame me for being ruthless!

Owen, let’s go.” Selina watched them leave, her tone light, “A grown man who still clings to his family for everything-how embarrassing.

Does the Reid Family enjoy raising overgrown babies?” Logan let out a soft chuckle.

“Mrs.

Reid, are you standing up for me?” Selina didn’t hesitate.

“If that land goes to Owen, won’t they look down on you even more?” Logan’s gaze flickered.

“Mrs.

Reid, why did you bid against Bella?” Selina stiffened for a moment-of course, it was to set her up.

She hesitated, but Logan had already responded with a calm, knowing voice, “Mrs.

Reid, I have the same idea as you.

Do you understand now?” Selina froze before realization dawned on her.

She had bid against Bella to drive up the price and force Bella to spend two hundred and ten million.

And if Logan thought the same way… Did that mean he was only bidding to inflate the price as well?

He never planned to win the land!

The Reid Family had spread the word that they were determined to obtain the South City land.

Everyone knew about Logan’s complicated history with the Reids, so no one dared to compete.

The starting bid was set at 3 billion.

Logan casually raised his paddle, and Owen, refusing to back down, followed suit.

The price had soared to 5 billion when someone whispered, “I heard the Reid Family and Perry Family are funding Owen this time.

I wonder if Mr.

Reid can actually compete.” “If Mr.

Reid loses, that would be humiliating…” Hearing the murmurs around him, Owen became even more determined to crush Logan!

If Logan failed to outbid him, what would those unaware of the full story think?

– Logan lacks vision.

He’d rather give up the land just to save a few billion!

– Looks like the Reid and Perry families favoring Owen wasn’t a mistake.

Logan simply doesn’t have what it takes.

The more Owen thought about it, the more smug he became.

“6 billion.” The bidding wasn’t over.

Logan, seemingly unfazed by the numbers, casually stated, “7 billion.” Owen gritted his teeth.

“Looks like big brother’s assets are larger than I expected.

8 billion!” Amelia’s face darkened.

“Logan, Owen is your younger brother.

Do you really have to make things this ugly?” Logan remained indifferent.

“It seems your imagination isn’t creative enough.

9 billion.” Owen felt completely belittled.

His frustration boiled over.

“10 billion!” The entire hall erupted in astonishment.

Selina raised a brow.

From 3 billion to 10 billion-no matter how accustomed they were to the extravagance of the elite, everyone was shocked by Logan’s composure.

“This is turning into an all-out war… That land is worth at most 8 billion.

Anything higher wouldn’t be worth it.” “Mr.

Reid probably just doesn’t want Owen to get his way.

But 10 billion… that’s an insane amount.” Yet, to everyone’s disbelief, Logan merely glanced at Owen, completely unbothered, and nonchalantly raised the bid.

“11 billion.” 11 billion…!

Owen was about to raise the bid again when Amelia abruptly grabbed his arm.

His expression twisted.

…The money wasn’t enough?

How was that possible?

Weren’t both the Reid and Perry families backing him?

If Logan could casually bid 11 billion, did that mean the combined funding of both families couldn’t even compare to his?

The hall fell into a heavy silence.

Selina blinked, then smiled.

“Logan, it looks like Young Master Reid is out of funds.

Let me congratulate you in advance on securing the land.” Logan didn’t even seem to care.

“Hmm.

Just pocket change.” That single remark sent Owen into a full-blown rage.

Pocket change?

Pocket change?!

Logan really thought 11 billion was just pocket change?!

Yet he, Owen, had publicly declared that with the Reid and Perry families’ backing, he would definitely win the land.

And now?

He was losing to Logan.

What would people say?!

Selina rested her chin on her palm, tilting her head playfully.

“Young Master Reid, are you still bidding or not?

Give us an answer.

If you’re out of money, let’s not waste time and just end the auction already.” Owen’s face turned livid.

“Shut up!” Selina feigned innocence.

“Logan, look at Young Master Reid.

He’s the one who ran out of money, and yet he’s taking it out on me.” She sighed dramatically before adding, “But even if he doesn’t have the funds, aren’t there plenty of things he can use as collateral?

Property, shares-so many options.” Selina tapped her chin, her tone carrying a deeper implication.

“I heard Young Master Reid still holds 5% of Reid Family’s shares.” The hall fell into utter silence.

People exchanged glances.

Shares…?

That was true-at an auction, if a bidder ran out of cash, they could use assets as collateral.

But no one ever used company shares as a wager.

Logan turned to Selina, his gaze flickering with amusement.

And then-he chuckled.