Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 193

Chapter 193: False Accusation
“Uncle Clark, at this point, it would be best to issue an official statement from Clark Group’s Twitter, admitting that Selina simply made a momentary mistake. That way, I can still pacify my fans. Otherwise, the situation will only escalate…”

Angelica deliberately left her sentence unfinished, but James understood.

If this scandal grew any bigger, it wouldn’t just tarnish Selina’s reputation—it would bring shame to the entire Clark Group!

That disgraceful daughter of his had actually plagiarized a design!

Back in the day, Victoria’s designs were nothing short of breathtaking, yet her own daughter had fallen to the level of a mere copycat. James was so furious he almost wished she wasn’t his daughter at all!

A triumphant smile curled at Angelica’s lips.

Selina, this time, I’ll make sure you bear the mark of a plagiarist for the rest of your life!

…

Meanwhile, at Reid Group…

“Sir, we have a problem!”

Jack hurried into the office. “The internet is exploding with claims that Mrs. Reid plagiarized Angelica’s work! Angelica’s fans are even rallying to storm City A University to confront her!”

Logan’s expression darkened.

Two nearly identical brooches lay before him. Without a word, he stood up.

“Prepare the car. We’re going to City A University.”

…

At City A University…

Selina had just finished class when she noticed the strange looks from her classmates.

Before she could process it, a voice filled with mockery rang out.

“Of all things, you had to choose plagiarism? You’ve brought shame to City A University!”

“Heh, having connections must be nice. Even a celebrity’s work isn’t safe from being stolen.”

“And yet, she still has the audacity to show up for class? Her thick skin must be impenetrable.”

Selina frowned slightly. Plagiarism? Who, her?

Sensing her gaze, the guy who had spoken turned red with anger.

“What are you looking at? You think we can’t talk about it just because you got caught plagiarizing?!”

Selina narrowed her eyes and pulled out her phone.

One glance at Twitter, and sure enough, the scandal was trending at the top.

[Angelica Studio: After thorough verification, it has been confirmed that Clark Group’s jewelry designer, Selina, plagiarized Angelica’s work. Our studio has already filed a lawsuit. @Clark Group @Selina, we demand a public apology.]

Attached to the post were two images—two brooches, nearly identical in every way except for the color. One was credited to Angelica, the other to Selina.

The internet exploded with outrage.

[Plagiarizing Angelica? Who does this woman think she is? Our Angelica is a student of the renowned designer Star! Who gave Selina the right to steal from her?!]

[I’m furious! This plagiarizing piece of trash needs to disappear!]

[So Selina is the so-called heiress of Clark Group? You mean Angelica’s low-class country bumpkin of a sister? She’s already caused enough trouble! Why hasn’t the Clark Family kicked her out yet?!]

Selina scrolled further and found Clark Group’s official Twitter post.

As expected, they had already issued a statement, essentially confirming the plagiarism.

[Clark Group: We sincerely apologize. Due to our failure in conducting a thorough review, we unintentionally launched a design under Selina’s name that, unfortunately, was later found to be plagiarized from our own @Angelica. We acknowledge our mistake and will immediately remove all jewelry pieces designed by Selina from production.]

[Lastly, we urge Selina to respect originality and refrain from taking the wrong path of plagiarism. We also request that she issue a formal apology to @Angelica.]

With that official statement, the accusation of plagiarism was practically set in stone.

[See? Even Clark Group has confirmed their so-called heiress is a plagiarist. Case closed!]

[Despicable! Get out here and apologize to Angelica, you fraud!]

[@City A University, why is your student plagiarizing Angelica’s work? She should be expelled!]

[@City A University, do the right thing—expel the plagiarist and clear Angelica’s name!]

…

The comment section was in an uproar, but Selina only let out a cold laugh.

So this was Angelica’s method?

The design sketch that she had personally drawn just a week ago had suddenly become Angelica’s work.

Beep, beep, beep…

Just then, her phone rang—it was Shareholder Taylor, one of Clark Group’s senior shareholders.

“Hello? Miss Selina, your plagiarism scandal is now common knowledge. You should come to the company and explain yourself.”

Selina had already felt something off about Shareholder Taylor before, but at this moment, she finally understood—the people her mother once trusted had long since betrayed her.

She pressed the record button.

“Shareholder Taylor, if I remember correctly, I personally handed the design sketch to you.”

Shareholder Taylor’s eyes darted around. “Yes, you did. So what? I had no idea you plagiarized! Sigh, Miss Selina, I’m truly disappointed. I never thought you’d be this kind of person.”

“So you’ve already decided that it was plagiarism and not that someone stole my work?”

Shareholder Taylor responded righteously, “Miss Selina, even though we’ve been with Madam Victoria for years, this matter is already set in stone. There’s nothing I can do to clear your name. Your design sketch has always been in my hands. How could Miss Angelica have copied you? Unless you’re suggesting I gave her your design?”

His voice was firm and self-righteous. “Just apologize already. We’re all waiting.”

Selina smirked. “Then I hope you remember your own words.”

With that, she hung up.

Shareholder Taylor immediately threw his phone aside with a sneer. “Hah! Still acting like a spoiled little princess? Idiot! Someone go tell Miss Angelica that I’ve got this covered. As long as I insist Selina plagiarized, she’ll never clear her name. Tell Miss Angelica she can rest easy!”

Selina put away her phone and ignored the disdainful gazes from her classmates as she walked out.

Angelica accused her of plagiarism?

Wanted her to apologize?

Wanted to see her fall and be condemned by everyone?

But did Angelica forget?

Selina’s design contained a hidden element—one that could prove beyond a doubt that she was the original creator.

While Twitter continued its frenzy of insults, reality wasn’t much better.

Angelica was a top-tier celebrity with a massive fanbase—and her fans were relentless.

As Selina walked across campus, she could hear whispers trailing behind her.

“That’s her, right? The one who stole from Angelica…”

“Our Angelica is a design genius! Even Star personally acknowledged her talent!”

“I can’t believe I go to the same school as a plagiarist. Just die already!”

A male student, visibly agitated, suddenly grabbed a glass bottle from a nearby table and charged at Selina in a rage.

“I’m going to get rid of this disgrace—”

Crash!

The expected impact never came.

A strong hand had seized the boy’s wrist, stopping him in his tracks.

Selina turned her head—Logan stood there, his gaze ice-cold, completely devoid of warmth.

The student’s face twisted in panic.

“Let go! Let go of me! Somebody help! The plagiarist is attacking me—what are you doing?!”

Selina let out a short, mocking laugh. “Did being a crazed fan fry your brain? Jack, call the police.”

The boy’s face turned red with fury as he spat, “You bullied our goddess! Why don’t you just go die?! And now you want to call the police?!”

Logan raised his hand slightly, and Jack immediately stepped forward, covering the boy’s mouth and dragging him away.

Within moments, only Logan and Selina remained.

Logan studied her quietly for a moment before stepping forward and pulling her into his embrace.

His warmth engulfed her, surrounding her completely.

Selina barely had time to react before she heard his deep, gentle voice.

“Little one, you’ve suffered enough.”