Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 185

Chapter 185: Reclaiming Her Own Authority
Selina blinked. “How do I show off?”

Gavin smirked meaningfully. “I’ll take you somewhere tomorrow. Just follow my lead. Since you have the title of Mrs. Reid and the status to flaunt, don’t waste it—unless you want some other woman to take advantage of it.”

Selina choked slightly. “I’m not that childish.”

“Then do you want to watch Angelica step all over you and steal your husband?”

For a moment, Selina felt like she had found the perfect excuse.

Yes, she couldn’t let Angelica get the upper hand.

She… she wasn’t particularly attached to that man; she just didn’t want to see Angelica gloating.

So, using the title of Mrs. Reid to flaunt a little—just a little—should be fine, right?

…

The next day, close to noon.

Gavin personally drove them to a hotel and parked at the entrance.

Selina looked up at the large sign that read “AS Grand Hotel” and asked in confusion, “Why are we at a restaurant?”

Gavin cleared his throat. “If Angelica can walk in and out of Reid Group freely, then of course you can too. Here, go and deliver lunch to Logan in broad daylight so everyone sees exactly who Mrs. Reid is.”

Selina froze. “…”

Gavin frowned. “Don’t turn your nose up at my plan. This is a perfect chance to assert your claim. Delivering lunch to your husband—isn’t that romantic?”

Selina swallowed. “But usually, people bring meals they cooked themselves…”

Gavin looked at her with disappointment. “If you cooked, you’d probably blow up the kitchen. People need to adapt, Selina. Besides, AS Grand Hotel belongs to you, so technically, it’s still your cooking. No difference.”

Selina, against her better judgment, was convinced.

Gavin opened the car door for her. “Go on, exercise your Mrs. Reid rights. Keep Angelica, Bella, and all those other women away from him.”

Just as Selina stepped inside and was about to follow Gavin to a private dining area, an exaggerated female voice rang out from a distance—

“Angelica, Mr. Reid booked out the whole place for you? This is AS Grand Hotel! What a grand gesture! He really adores you. I’m so jealous!”

Selina narrowed her eyes.

Not far away, Angelica stood next to a woman. Selina recognized her—it was Zara Brooks, a minor celebrity in the entertainment industry and one of Angelica’s devoted lackeys.

Angelica smiled gently and shook her head. “Zara, don’t exaggerate. It’s not the first time. Mr. Reid always does things like this. I told him it wasn’t necessary, but he still…”

“Angelica, this is Mr. Reid’s way of showing his care. If you don’t accept it, wouldn’t that be a waste of his feelings?”

Angelica furrowed her brows, pretending to hesitate. “But AS Grand Hotel always requires reservations, and they’ve never allowed full bookings before. I’m afraid this might cause trouble for Mr. Reid…”

“That’s exactly why this means even more—it proves how much Mr. Reid cares about you!”

Zara gushed with excitement. “Besides, how is this trouble? Angelica, you’re already Mr. Reid’s woman. Between a husband and wife, this isn’t an issue at all!”

Angelica’s face turned a delicate shade of red.

Selina raised an eyebrow. Oh… so before she could even show off, Angelica was already stealing the spotlight?

Zara was about to continue singing praises when she suddenly frowned. “Wait, I thought this place was booked? Why are there still people inside? Manager, hurry up and clear them out!”

The AS Grand Hotel manager and security guards immediately turned around. “Miss Brooks, our apologies! That was our mistake. We’ll remove them right away. Please don’t be upset, you and Miss Clark deserve the best experience.”

With that, they strode toward Selina.

“What are you looking at? Get lost! This isn’t a place for people like you!”

Gavin was so furious, he actually laughed.

Excuse me? This hotel belonged to Selina. The owner of AS Grand Hotel wasn’t allowed in, but some impostor like Angelica was?

And this manager—Gavin didn’t even remember hiring such a person. No need for pleasantries.

He was about to put them in their place when—

“Oh? Booked the whole place, huh? What a power move.”

A cool, playful voice rang out.

Selina smiled sweetly. “Angelica, you might want to rein in your little sidekick a bit. She’s getting a little too bold. The guests at AS Grand Hotel are all wealthy and influential—if she insults me, that’s fine, but if she offends someone she can’t afford to, that wouldn’t be so great, would it?”

Angelica’s expression darkened—Selina?!

She hadn’t expected to run into Selina here, let alone under these circumstances.

But that was fine. It was actually better this way. Now Selina could see for herself—she was the woman Mr. Reid cherished the most!

Angelica put on a helpless look. “Selina, my dear sister, long time no see. Manager, this is my sister. Let her in.”

Only then did the manager step aside.

Angelica was thoroughly enjoying this treatment. She basked in the feeling of being admired and envied. “Selina, are you here for lunch as well?”

Selina blinked. “What else? To watch your little performance?”

“You’re being too rude!” Zara, unable to hold back, snapped. “Angelica, this is your so-called sister? Ugh, what bad luck for Clark Family to have such a terrible eldest daughter!”

Angelica shook her head gently. “Zara, don’t be like that. Selina is the future heir of Clark Family. It’s okay if she has a bit of a temper—she has the status to back it up.”

“Ha! That’s ridiculous!” Zara scoffed. “Angelica, you have status too, yet you’re so kind. In the end, it just proves Selina has no class!”

Then, as if she had just thought of something, Zara grinned and added, “Besides, inheriting Clark Family is nothing compared to what you have, Angelica! After all, you’re the future Mrs. Reid!”

Angelica’s expression turned smug, though she feigned humility. “I’m just someone Mr. Reid is grateful to. Don’t get the wrong idea.”

Zara, thrilled, wasted no time in rubbing it in. “Selina, you probably don’t know yet, do you? Angelica is Mr. Reid’s savior! He booked out this entire hotel just for her. Not only that, but he also gifted her a luxury villa and ten billion in funds. Are you jealous?”

Angelica straightened her back, her cheeks flushing in an attempt at modesty. “Selina, I haven’t had the chance to tell you about me and Mr. Reid yet… When we have time, I’ll introduce you two properly.”

As she finished speaking, Angelica closely watched Selina’s reaction.

Would she be jealous? Enraged?

Good.

She wanted Selina to suffer. She wanted to see her hate and despair!

But to her surprise, Selina merely tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear and smirked.

“Introduce me to Mr. Reid?” Selina teased. “Angelica, that’s quite generous of you. Aren’t you afraid that once Mr. Reid sees me in person, he’ll fall for me instead? After all, men are visual creatures, don’t you think?”

Selina knew Angelica was well aware of her marriage to Logan.

Angelica knew, yet she still played dumb, deliberately trying to drive a wedge between them to climb higher.

Well, then don’t blame me for not playing nice.

The moment Selina’s words fell, Angelica’s face stiffened.

Men are visual creatures…

Was Selina mocking her? Saying that she wasn’t as attractive as Selina?

Angelica’s face paled, then flushed red with embarrassment. Around them, bystanders exchanged glances.

Though Selina’s words were direct, she wasn’t wrong.

Selina’s beauty was undeniable—far superior to Angelica’s…

Selina chuckled lightly. “What’s wrong, Angelica? Why so quiet?”

Then, brushing off the awkward tension as if it never existed, she casually said, “Anyway, let’s order.”

Angelica bit her lip. She checked the time.

She knew Logan was coming today.

It wasn’t worth it to start a fight with Selina now.

Suddenly, she switched tactics, putting on a gracious front. “Selina, what would you like to eat?”

Selina tilted her head thoughtfully. “Oh? Is Angelica treating today?”

Her voice was laced with curiosity, but there was a teasing glint in her eyes.

“AS Grand Hotel’s dishes are quite expensive, you know. Don’t force yourself just to show off.”

Zara, impulsive as always, immediately snapped, “What’s that supposed to mean?! Are you mocking Angelica for not having money? She’s a top celebrity! And besides, Mr. Reid already gave her ten billion! Who do you think you’re looking down on?!”