Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 178

Chapter 178: Still Not Getting a Divorce?
The crowd: “…”

Although Luke’s words were harsh, they were undeniably true. With his status, he had no reason to target Katie.

Katie’s expression stiffened as she bit her lip in frustration. “James, I met with Selina in private. Reid Young Master might not be aware…”

James felt a wave of embarrassment, as if his authority as the head of the family had been openly challenged.

“Reid Young Master, you don’t need to cover for this ungrateful daughter! Selina, you must give Katie an explanation today, or I will disown you!”

“Oh? So you still consider me your daughter?”

Selina’s voice was low, tinged with sorrow. “For years, whatever Mrs. Bryant said, you believed. When she called me unruly, you saw me as unruly. When she said I was disobedient, you kicked me out of the house…”

A flash of exhaustion appeared on her face, drawing sighs from the onlookers.

“And now, you’re accusing me of hurting Mrs. Bryant’s hand, yet you have no proof… Forget it, I already know that in this family, whatever Mrs. Bryant says is the truth. I, the daughter of the first wife, am just an outsider.”

“If Mrs. Bryant wants me to apologize, I’ll apologize. After all, ever since my mother died, I haven’t had a home.”

With just a few words, the situation completely flipped.

One was the daughter of the rightful wife, cast away to the countryside. The other was the mistress who had comfortably taken her place in the Clark family.

Who was truly pitiful? The answer was obvious.

And now, how credible was Katie’s claim? If Selina had really bullied her, would she have been exiled to the countryside?

Luke was furious. “Wow! I was wondering why this stepmother was acting so pitiful—it turns out she’s just a thief crying thief. Look at this! First, the daughter snatched Selina’s fiancé, and now the stepmother is busy setting her up.”

“Sigh, the daughter of the first wife has it rough. As the saying goes, ‘With a stepmother comes a stepfather.’ And in this case, the stepmother climbed up by being a mistress. Selina, you’ve really had it tough!”

Luke’s words made the Clark family’s expressions falter.

Natalia, crying, bit her lip. “Reid Young Master, it’s not like that! My parents are truly in love. My mother is not a homewrecker…”

Luke looked puzzled. “Your mom isn’t a homewrecker? But you’re only one month younger than Selina. If Katie isn’t the mistress, does that mean you’re not actually Mr. Clark’s biological daughter?”

Natalia’s face went rigid.

Laughter erupted among the guests.

“Exactly! A mistress giving birth only a month apart from the rightful wife’s daughter—either Katie was the other woman, or Natalia isn’t Mr. Clark’s real daughter. Mr. Clark, which one is it?”

James’ face flushed red as he glared at Selina.

At this point, how could anyone still be unaware of the truth?

A mistress who thought marrying into the family would give her control over the rightful daughter—how disgusting!

Just then, a man dressed as an assistant stepped forward. “Ladies and gentlemen, I am Mr. Jacob’s assistant. Mr. Jacob has instructed me to deliver some surveillance footage.”

“After Clark Miss left her seat, she took a phone call in the corner. She then briefly encountered Natalia, exchanged a few words, and left immediately after. From start to finish, she never came into contact with Mrs. Bryant.”

If she never touched Katie, how could she have injured her?

What were Katie and James trying to pull?

A wave of accusations erupted.

“Not only did she destroy someone else’s family by being a mistress, she also slandered the original wife’s daughter. Miss Clark is really unlucky!”

“Katie’s lie was so easy to disprove. Is Mr. Clark brainless? Siding with the mistress and illegitimate daughter while slandering his own flesh and blood?”

The voices of condemnation grew sharper, each word cutting deeper. James’ face turned ghostly pale as he trembled, pointing a shaky finger at Selina, but unable to utter a single word.

Selina smoothed her hair, her tone filled with confusion. “Dad, aren’t we family? Why would Mrs. Bryant go to such lengths to frame me?”

James nearly spat out blood!

She was doing this on purpose—this was deliberate!

Luke clutched his chest in anguish. “Selina, you’re so naive, treating people like this as family!”

This woman was truly hopeless. God, what would she do without him?

The surrounding guests were stunned by Luke’s reaction.

“Strange… Doesn’t Young Master Luke usually ignore these trivial matters?”

“Yeah, and he has no relation to Miss Clark. Why is he helping her?”

Luke thought to himself, What do you mean, no relation? Selina is my sister-in-law!

Just as he was about to clarify his connection with Selina, someone suddenly slapped their forehead. “I get it now!”

Luke nodded knowingly, maintaining a serious expression. Finally, someone with brains. They must have figured out Selina’s connection to Logan…

“It must be because Young Master Luke has feelings for the eldest Miss Clark! Why else would he lower himself to help her?”

“Yes, yes! That must be it! And to be honest, they do make a good match!”

“Young Master Luke is such a devoted man, standing up for love. Miss Clark, you should give him a chance!”

Selina: “…”

Luke: “???”

Luke’s face froze in horror, his previously satisfied expression turning stiff. Wait… What nonsense are you all imagining?!

If Logan heard this, would he even let him live?!

Luke was devastated. Is this my fate? Am I doomed?

Selina hadn’t expected Luke’s reputation to take such a wild turn. Just as she was about to speak, a commotion erupted behind them.

Old Mr. Carter finally arrived. “Mr. Clark, I invited you to Carter Family, not to create a scene. Jacob, take care of this.”

Selina then realized that Jacob had been standing behind Old Mr. Carter the entire time.

Luke’s expression subtly changed upon seeing Jacob.

Jacob, though smiling warmly, spoke in a tone that allowed no argument. “Mr. Clark, your wife is injured. You and your daughter should take her to the hospital as soon as possible. We will not keep your family of three here.”

It was a blatant order to leave. James never expected that in his attempt to seek justice for Katie, he would end up in such a humiliating situation.

Katie wept as she pleaded, “Mr. Carter, Natalia is Ryan’s fiancée. If you throw her and her parents out, how will she face anyone?”

“Mrs. Bryant, I have no sympathy for mistresses,” Jacob said impatiently. “Guards, please escort Mr. Clark and his family out.”

Ryan clenched his jaw, his anger boiling, but he dared not say a word.

Security stepped forward and, with an unwavering stance, forcibly ‘escorted’ them out. James stormed away in fury.

Natalia’s tear-streaked face was filled with distress. “Dad, Mom is hurt so badly. Are we just going to let this go?”

James’ expression shifted repeatedly.

Katie, eyes flickering, lowered her gaze and whispered tearfully, “James, just let it go. You know Selina’s temper. It’s just a small wound, it’s nothing.”

“Besides, Angelica is coming back soon. Let’s not stir up trouble.”

James’ eyes lit up. That’s right—Angelica is returning!

Katie lowered her voice. “From what I hear, Angelica’s return has something to do with Logan…”

…

At the Carter Family estate.

With the supposed star of the banquet having been thrown out, the nature of the event had completely shifted.

Selina had no interest in staying any longer. She turned to leave, only to be stopped by a voice.

“Miss Clark, please wait.”

Jacob approached her, his eyes filled with mirth.

“Miss Clark, have you still not considered getting a divorce?”