Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 231

Chapter 231: A Battle Between Men
Before Logan could stop her, Selina had already answered the call. “Mr. Carter?”

Jacob’s voice was as warm and polite as always. “Miss Clark, my party is tomorrow. I was wondering if you’d like to come?”

Selina glanced at Logan’s expression and raised an eyebrow. “Of course. Where’s the party?”

“It’ll be held in the Starry Hall at the GM Building,” Jacob said lightly. “Though… will Logan let you attend?”

Selina replied breezily, “Me going to a party has nothing to do with him.”

“My mistake for asking, then. I’ll be expecting you tomorrow. Oh, and Miss Clark—”

Before he could finish, a large hand grabbed the phone and hung up without hesitation.

Selina feigned ignorance. “Mr. Reid, we’re not even divorced yet, and you think you get to control who I talk to?”

Logan’s Adam’s apple bobbed. “Don’t go. He’s up to something.”

Selina almost laughed from the absurdity. “Logan, that kind of possessiveness doesn’t belong in a marriage—especially not ours. I didn’t say a word when you agreed to go to Angelica’s birthday, but the moment I plan to attend Mr. Carter’s party, you lose your mind? Can you not be this hypocritical?”

Logan’s voice dropped. “I never planned to celebrate Angelica’s birthday. That day—”

Something snapped in Selina’s head. “I don’t want to hear it!”

Not going for Angelica’s birthday? The internet was exploding with rumors, and Angelica herself had confirmed it!

Selina snatched her phone back. She hadn’t actually planned on attending the party—she didn’t even trust Jacob’s intentions—but now? She had to go.

Logan’s jaw tightened as he followed her out of Sapphire Valley Villa.

Selina spun around, her anger boiling over. “Stop following me!”

Then she turned and took off, walking faster and faster.

Logan was afraid she’d fall and hurt herself, so he stayed back.

She was furious—there was no point trying to talk sense into her right now.

Just then, Logan’s phone rang.

He narrowed his eyes and answered slowly, “Jacob.”

Jacob was just as smooth and composed. “Logan, how about you come to the party tomorrow too? Just a small gathering of friends. And you’re my friend—of course, you should be there.”

Logan didn’t bother with pleasantries. “What exactly are you trying to do?”

Jacob chuckled. “Logan, Selina originally wanted to marry me. You used dirty tricks to take her from me. Don’t you think it’s time to give her back?”

“She’s not an object, and she’s not a prize for us to fight over,” Logan said, voice edged with warning.

“Of course,” Jacob said with a hint of amusement. “I get what you’re saying. But what if Selina wants to leave with me? Anyway, I’ve already sent the invitation to Jack. See you tomorrow, Logan.”

Logan’s gaze darkened.

He had no choice now—he’d have to be at that party tomorrow.

Just thinking of Selina’s fiery glare made his heart soften a little.

He needed to find a way to make things right.

…

Meanwhile, Selina stormed off—only to realize halfway through that Sapphire Valley Villa was way too big to walk out of without a car.

Frustrated, she kicked a rock on the side of the path. It didn’t budge.

She, on the other hand, winced in pain.

Selina: “…”

Ugh! Even a damn rock was against her!

Finally, Damien’s car pulled up. Selina flung open the door and jumped in, fuming. “Drive. Now.”

Damien glanced from the distance where Logan had disappeared, then looked at her with amusement. “Who ticked off our little princess?”

Selina puffed up her cheeks, ready to blurt out Logan—but bit it back at the last second. She shrugged, pretending to be calm. “Just someone irrelevant.”

Damien raised an eyebrow, his tone knowing. “Funny… that ‘irrelevant someone’ was following you just now. Looked like he was worried.”

Selina’s expression twisted.

Logan had been following her the whole time?!

That meant he saw everything—her throwing a tantrum at thin air, kicking a rock like an idiot…

Damien realized it was time to stop teasing. This was clearly a married couple’s fight, and honestly, he’d already overstepped. Time to change the subject.

“Jacob invited you to his party tomorrow?”

Selina eyed him warily. “Don’t tell me you’re here to talk me out of going too?”

“Too?”

Damien raised a brow, immediately guessing who the other person trying to stop her was. “Of course not. It’s just a party. If you want to go, go. I even brought you a dress that’ll be perfect for the occasion.”

Selina gave a sarcastic little laugh. “Great. Make sure it’s something stunning. After all, I’m out to find my next great love.”

Damien clicked his tongue. “…”

She didn’t mention Logan once, but every word was clearly aimed at him. Who was she trying to get a reaction from?

…

The next day, 2:30 PM.

Outside the Starry Hall, GM Building.

Jacob’s party was just a small gathering of friends. There weren’t many guests, yet he stood at the entrance the whole time, which started to draw attention.

“Jacob, who are you waiting for out here?”

“Yeah, aren’t all the guests just your friends? What, some VIP you’re personally greeting?”

Jacob chuckled softly, his eyes full of warmth. “Yeah, someone very important is coming.”

His friends immediately caught the hint and started teasing. “Ooooh, sounds like something’s going on! Don’t tell me you invited some heiress under the pretense of a casual party just to get closer to her?”

Jacob nodded without denying it. “You’re half right.”

His friends lit up with excitement. If Jacob had his eye on someone, she must be something else.

“She hasn’t agreed to anything yet,” Jacob said. “So don’t go overboard. She’s shy.”

That only made them more eager. “Got it, we’ll behave. But for your future happiness, we’ll totally help you win her over. What’s her last name?”

Jacob replied gently, “Clark.”

Logan had just stepped out of his car when he heard that. His face went cold.

Jacob looked at him with calm amusement. “Logan. Didn’t expect you to show.”

Logan glanced at him, then took his place by the door.

The other guests looked puzzled. “Mr. Reid’s here too?”

“Wait, are Logan and Jacob even that close?”

Jacob smirked. “Looks like Logan’s here for Selina. Funny thing is, from what I know about her—she can’t stand controlling men. Too bad that’s exactly what you are. No matter how well you fake it, the truth always slips out eventually, doesn’t it?”

A flicker of menace passed through Logan’s eyes.

The tension between them turned ice-cold in an instant. The surrounding guests shifted uncomfortably, unsure what to say.

Screech—

Just then, a red car pulled up. Selina stepped out, high heels clicking, confidence radiating from her every move.

Jacob stopped mid-sentence, and both he and Logan started walking toward her at the same time.

Jacob said with meaning, “Let’s make this fair, Logan. Let’s see who Selina chooses.”

Jack, trailing nervously behind, almost shivered.

What kind of level-10 emotional battlefield was this?

Please, he silently begged, don’t let ma’am pick the wrong guy… If she chooses Jacob, Mr. Reid might—

Selina stepped out and immediately saw both men waiting for her.

Her steps paused—then she abruptly changed direction.