Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 186

Chapter 186: The More You Show Off, the Faster You Get Slapped
Angelica smiled gently and said, “Selina, Order whatever you like. We haven’t seen each other in four years, so we should have a proper reunion. A little money is nothing to worry about.”

Gavin was about to retort that Selina was the actual owner of AS Grand Hotel and didn’t need Angelica to pay for her meal.

However, before he could say anything, he saw Selina unexpectedly take the menu and start browsing through it seriously.

She skimmed the menu—not because she really wanted to order food.

But since someone had so generously offered their face to be slapped, it would be a shame not to take the opportunity.

“Well, since Angelica insists, I won’t hold back.”

Selina casually picked a few dishes. “This one, this one, and this soup… Oh, and a bottle of this red wine…”

With a single wave of her hand, she ordered ten dishes, racking up a seven-figure bill. Even Angelica’s smile stiffened. “Selina…”

“Hm? Too much?” Selina feigned surprise. “My bad, I thought you were loaded, Angelica. If you can’t afford it, just say so. I’ll pay for myself.”

People around them started taking notice.

Even though the place was supposedly reserved, AS Grand Hotel was under Hill Family’s brand. Coincidentally, two members of the Hill Family were visiting the hotel for an inspection. They happened to pass by and glanced over in curiosity.

Angelica immediately felt as if those two were mocking her. She clenched her teeth and forced a smile. “Of course not. As long as it makes my dear sister happy, I don’t mind.”

“Oh, in that case, I’ll continue.”

Selina’s tone was light and unbothered. “Let’s add a Frrrozen Haute Chocolate to the order.”

Silence fell over the room.

The manager and servers all gave her startled looks.

Zara scoffed loudly. “Selina, you’re such a country bumpkin! Do you not know that AS Grand Hotel only serves three Frrrozen Haute Chocolates per day, and they require advance reservations? You think just any random stray can walk in and demand one?”

The manager interjected, “Today’s Frrrozen Haute Chocolates have already been reserved.”

Angelica sighed with exaggerated helplessness. “Selina, don’t make things difficult for the staff.”

Selina lazily twirled a strand of hair around her finger. “Oh? I thought Mr. Reid cared about you. He didn’t even reserve a Frrrozen Haute Chocolate for you?”

Angelica’s expression darkened instantly, but she suppressed her frustration. “Selina, Mr. Reid is a busy man. How could I trouble him over something as trivial as dessert? You’re so immature.”

Selina nearly laughed.

Angelica really didn’t miss a single chance to throw shade at her.

Too lazy to argue, she turned to the manager. “Are you sure there aren’t any left? I suggest you call the kitchen and check again.”

“There’s none left. I already told you—”

The manager’s dismissive response was cut short by the sudden ringing of the internal line. He picked up the call, and his expression quickly changed. “Frrrozen Haute Chocolate? Yes… Yes…”

After hanging up, the manager gave Selina a begrudging look and spoke in an oddly forced tone. “The kitchen kept one last portion. Consider yourself lucky.”

Strange.

Why did the kitchen specifically say this last Frrrozen Haute Chocolate was reserved for Selina?

What made her so special?

Shortly after, the food was served.

The Frrrozen Haute Chocolate was placed in front of Selina.

Angelica clenched her jaw so tightly she nearly ground her teeth to dust. “Selina…”

Zara fumed. “Manager Butler, are you kidding me?! Even if the kitchen had one more left, it was obviously meant for Angelica! Why did you give it to this nobody?! Do you think Angelica is easy to bully?”

Manager Butler frowned. “That was the kitchen’s order—”

“Zara, it’s fine.” Angelica put on a saintly act. “If Selina wants it, she can have it. After all, I’m the older sister.”

“Angelica, you’re too generous! That was meant for you!”

Angelica sighed as if she were making a grand sacrifice. “There’s no need to fight over it between sisters. Besides, if I ever want it again, Mr. Reid will bring me here.”

Zara grinned. “Exactly! Selina might get to eat it this one time, but Angelica can have it whenever she wants. There’s no need to fight over scraps.”

Gavin silently rolled his eyes.

Selina remained silent, calmly finishing her dessert before flashing a sweet smile. “I’m full now. With the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate, that comes to a total of 1.2 million. Angelica, go ahead and settle the bill.”

Angelica’s expression twitched. She hadn’t expected Selina to shamelessly make her pay!

Zara protested, “You ate all that yourself! Why should Angelica pay for it?”

“Wasn’t that the agreement from the start? Angelica hasn’t said a word, so why is a mere sidekick like you butting in?”

Selina’s tone was indifferent as she turned back to Angelica. “Angelica, you always say we’re sisters. I’m sure you wouldn’t be the kind of person to go back on your word and deceive your own sister, right?”

“You’re overthinking it. Of course, I wouldn’t.”

Angelica swallowed her frustration, forcing a smile. This damn woman… Fine! Let her enjoy her arrogance for a few more days. Soon enough, she’d be done for!

With that thought, Angelica put on a smug expression and handed over a card. “Manager Butler, swipe this. It’s the black card Mr. Reid gave me.”

Gavin clicked his tongue. Angelica was using Logan’s money to pay for Selina’s meal… Well, at least that meant Selina got some of her money’s worth back.

After the payment was processed, Zara sneered, “Some people just freeloaded a meal worth over a million. Now you can leave, right? Stop interrupting Angelica’s lunch!”

Selina blinked innocently. “Hmm? Why should I leave?”

“Are you seriously asking that? I’ve never seen someone as shameless as you!”

Zara’s voice grew louder. “Today’s reservation was made by Mr. Reid for Angelica, not you! You had your free meal, now get lost!”

Selina suddenly smiled, a curve of her lips filled with amusement.

She didn’t move, still sitting elegantly at the table, but the atmosphere around her shifted, exuding a quiet authority.

“Well, technically speaking, since Mr. Reid reserved this place, I should probably leave, but…”

Selina tilted her head slightly and glanced toward the hotel entrance. The vice president of AS Grand Hotel was rushing toward them.

“But who exactly has the right to kick me out of my own hotel?”

Zara and Angelica both froze in shock.

Angelica’s face instantly paled. Her own hotel? What did she mean? AS Grand Hotel had nothing to do with Selina… right? That was impossible!

Zara, completely thrown off, shrieked, “Selina, are you crazy?! AS Grand Hotel is your hotel? Ha! What a joke! Did you wake up from a dream and start imagining yourself as the owner of AS Grand Hotel?”

She turned to Butler, the hotel manager, and snapped, “Manager Butler, why is this lunatic still here? If you don’t kick her out now, she’ll upset your real boss!”

Manager Butler, snapping out of his daze, cast a look of disgust at Selina. “I’ve seen plenty of impostors like you. Pretending to be our owner—do you really think you can—”

“Miss Selina, my apologies for keeping you waiting!”

Before Manager Butler could finish his sentence, an eager male voice interrupted him.

The vice president of AS Grand Hotel had hurried over. He first greeted Gavin with a respectful nod, “Young Master Hill, it’s been a while.”

Then, he turned to Selina with a deep bow. “Boss, I personally prepared the Frrrozen Haute Chocolate for you. I hope it was to your satisfaction. By the way, what’s going on here? Why is there such a commotion?”

A suffocating silence fell over the room.

The atmosphere instantly froze, thick with awkward tension.

Manager Butler’s neck stiffened as he slowly turned his head.

Just now, the vice president had called Selina… Boss?

There was only one person in the entire AS Grand Hotel who could be addressed that way.

The owner of AS Grand Hotel.

Selina… She’s the actual owner of AS Grand Hotel?!