Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 30

Chapter 30: Enemies Cross Paths Chapter 30: Enemies Cross Paths The Clark Family already had enough scandals.

If news spread of them being heartless and allowing their daughter-in-law’s niece to go to jail, Grandpa Clark’s reputation would be utterly ruined.  Gritting his teeth, Grandpa Clark barked, “Butler!

Fetch the checkbook!”  The bodyguard, satisfied after receiving the check, left without a fuss, leaving only Avery’s sobs echoing in the Clark Family’s living room.  Grandpa Clark was extremely annoyed.

He used to think Avery was charming and knew how to please him-a good child, or so he thought.  But who would’ve imagined she’d spend over five million yuan under the Clark Family’s name without so much as a word?  “What on earth happened?!” he demanded.  Katie quickly interjected, trying to smooth things over.

“Dad, this must be a misunderstanding.

Avery has always been so well-behaved.

How could she blatantly choose such expensive clothes and refuse to pay?”  Avery, her eyes red and swollen from crying, wailed, “It was Selina!

Grandpa Clark, I wouldn’t dare to spend the Clark Family’s money recklessly.

Selina said she wanted to buy me clothes, but then she refused to pay and sent bodyguards to the Clark Family to collect the debt.

It’s all her fault!”  Katie began to sob.

“Selina must hate me, and now she’s deliberately targeting the Clark Family.

But it’s me she has a grudge against-why drag the Clark Family into it?”  “And now, not only has Drake Group withdrawn their investment, but those opportunistic small businesses have also cut ties.

The Clark Group is being attacked from all sides.

If Selina were more obedient, none of this would’ve happened.

But now… she’s clearly trying to ruin me!”  Grandpa Clark fell silent.  He still felt some guilt over the incident at James’s birthday banquet, but more than anything, he felt a growing frustration.  Why couldn’t Selina just agree to be with Mr.

Perez?

Why did she have to make such a big scene?  As he looked at Katie kneeling on the floor, Grandpa Clark sighed heavily.  “Grandpa, don’t worry.”  At that moment, Natalia descended the stairs, her face radiant with joy.  “Drake Group pulling out isn’t a problem.

We still have a major project in hand.

I’ve contacted Noah’s assistant, and I’ll be meeting them tomorrow.

If we can secure Brown as the lead designer, this project alone could turn everything around for us.”  Grandpa Clark froze in surprise.

“You’ve contacted Noah’s assistant?!”  The Clark Group had a large-scale riverside park project, fiercely competitive and eyed by numerous companies.  If they could get Noah Brown to be the chief designer… not only would the project be secured, but the Clark Group’s reputation would soar!  The family had spent months trying to negotiate with Noah’s team, but their efforts had been met with indifference.

To think Natalia had managed to reach Noah’s assistant!  Grandpa Clark, elated, exclaimed, “Wonderful!

Natalia, you truly are the Clark Family’s lucky star!”  Natalia sighed, her tone humble.

“Grandpa, I know Mom has made mistakes, but her intentions were always for the good of the Clark Family… I’m willing to make up for her errors.

Please don’t be angry anymore.”  Grandpa Clark helped Katie and Avery to their feet, remarking with emotion, “Natalia, you truly are a thoughtful child.”  By contrast, Selina was utterly…  What a disappointment!  Natalia concealed the venom in her gaze.  Once she secured this project, she’d be the Clark Group’s hero.

Who did Selina think she was?

How could she ever compare?  …

The next morning.  Selina’s phone buzzed with a message from Noah: [Selina, where are you staying?

I’ll come pick you up.]  She replied while eating breakfast: [No need.

See you later.] At the same time, Logan took a sip of his coffee, glancing at his own phone.

There was a message from Noah:  [Logan, sorry, a friend is meeting me today, so I’ll see you tomorrow.

If your wife truly has a talent for design, she could study under me for a few years.] Logan raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.  It was rare for Noah to turn him down.

What kind of friend was so important?  He had intended to introduce Selina to Noah, noticing her interest in design.

But it seemed Noah was unavailable.  However, seeing Selina awake so early, clearly with her own plans for the day, he decided to wait until tomorrow.

Selina had just put her phone away when she noticed Logan responding to a message.

She couldn’t help but marvel inwardly.  No wonder he single-handedly built the Reid Group-he’s already working early in the morning.  After finishing her breakfast, she still felt a little awkward about yesterday’s events and spoke in a soft voice.

“Mr.

Reid, I have plans today, so I won’t be back for lunch.

I’ll head straight to school in the afternoon.”  With that, Selina quickly darted out the door, hopping into her car and disappearing in the blink of an eye.  Logan’s lips curved faintly into a smile.  A moment later, Jack arrived.

“Sir, I heard the Clark Group is trying to recruit Noah as the chief designer for their project.”  Logan let out a quiet scoff.

“Then they’re aiming at the wrong target.”  Half an hour later, Selina arrived at Noah’s studio.  She stood outside, gazing up at the uniquely designed building.

Large and striking, it didn’t look like a studio at all-it resembled a museum.  Since it was her first time visiting, she wandered around the entrance and nearly got lost.

After checking her phone, she found the floor for Noah’s office and headed toward the elevator.  Just then, footsteps sounded behind her, accompanied by a saccharine, nauseating voice.  “Ryan, you’re amazing!

I’ve been trying to meet Designer Noah for so long without success.

I can’t believe you pulled this off for me.

Thank you!”  Selina froze mid-step.

Natalia and Ryan?  Wait a minute.

Noah had scheduled a meeting with her for this morning-he wouldn’t double-book with someone else.  Why was Natalia saying Ryan had contacted Noah?  Were they not afraid of embarrassing themselves?  On the other side, Ryan spoke gently.

“It’s nothing.

I know Noah personally, and I’ll put in a good word for you.

He won’t make things difficult.”  Natalia’s smile deepened.

She had tried and failed to secure a meeting with Noah numerous times.  But when Ryan heard about it, he had confidently set up a meeting, claiming Noah was his friend and they could simply show up at the studio.  As long as she saw Noah, she was sure he would agree to help the Clark Family…  Avery exclaimed, “Noah?

I’ve heard of him!

He’s such a famous designer.

Natalia, you’re incredible to be able to bring him on board!”  She paused, then added with a snide tone, “Selina could never pull this off.

She’s good for nothing except causing trouble.

Mr.

Carter, it’s a good thing you broke off the engagement with her.

You wouldn’t believe what she did yesterday…”  “Enough, Avery,” Natalia said with a helpless shake of her head.

“My sister has a bad temper, but she’s not deliberately targeting you.

I’ll apologize on her behalf, okay?

Don’t take it to heart.”  Ryan frowned in displeasure.  Once again, Selina was causing trouble, and Natalia had to lower herself to apologize.  If it weren’t for their grandfather’s insistence, Ryan wouldn’t have allowed Selina to remain in City A.

And that scar on her neck-every time he saw it, it made him feel physically sick.  “Let’s go inside, Ryan,” Natalia said, interrupting his thoughts.  As they headed in, they suddenly spotted a familiar figure ahead.  Natalia’s face changed instantly.

She bit her lip, a mix of fear and guilt flashing in her eyes, as she tentatively called out, “Sister?”  Selina turned with an arched brow, meeting their disdainful gazes with a soft, amused smile.

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