Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 319

Chapter 319: Angelica Gets Exposed as a Fraud
“Don’t know?”

Riley’s face went pale. “Logan…”

Logan lifted his eyelids lazily, voice cold. “I doubt someone like Mr. Green from the auction could confuse something that basic.”

Luke suddenly got it. “Right! Green’s a slick guy. Even if Jack didn’t finish his call, how could he just assume that woman was you? Riley, did you maybe say something to him that made him misunderstand?”

Riley bit her lip so hard it almost bled. She felt like Logan had seen straight through her.

Damn it… but what could she do now?

She put on an expression of sudden realization. “I think I get it now. Mr. Green did say someone had asked him to look after me at the auction. And then my brother called, so I thought he meant Hunter…”

Tears fell down her delicate, graceful face, making her look pitiful. “Selina, I’m sorry. This was my fault. If you need someone to blame, blame me. I’m really sorry…”

Luke looked like he wanted to throw a few more sarcastic jabs, but Selina narrowed her eyes slightly. “Fine. Since Miss Nelson is already apologizing, if I push further, I’ll look petty. Besides, Logan can just ask Mr. Nelson about it next time.”

Riley’s eyes turned red. She gave a soft sigh, like she’d known this would happen. “I knew you wouldn’t believe me, Selina… Logan, ask whoever you want. I’ll go now.”

She looked like she’d just suffered some great injustice and climbed into her car. Seconds later, it drove away.

Luke leaned in and muttered to Selina, completely unsatisfied. “You’re just letting her go? Come on, Selina, you know the truth. She totally knew you were the one who bid on that pearl. She stole it on purpose.”

“And now she’s pretending to be nice, giving it back like some big-hearted saint, trying to make it look like you’re being unreasonable? No way. I’m not letting that slide!”

Selina glanced up at him, giving him a look full of pity.

Luke blinked. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

Selina’s tone was full of mock affection. “Do you remember what you said just now?”

Luke frowned. “What do you mean? I just said…”

Then it hit him. His whole expression collapsed. His knees even started to shake.

“Oh no. No, no, no. I cussed out Logan. Selina, you’ve got to cover for me. I’m trusting you with my life, alright?”

And before Logan could even say a word, Luke bolted out of the house like a gust of wind, screaming “ahhh!” all the way down the driveway, leaving behind a stunned silence.

A beat passed.

Then Logan let out a soft, dry chuckle. “Hah.”

“L-Logan, take it easy…” Selina said, cautiously diplomatic. “Luke’s just…”

Yeah—just impulsively cursed out his own brother without knowing the full story. And judging by Logan’s face, he didn’t seem thrilled about it.

But Logan just gave her a slow, unreadable glance.

“You think I’m mad?”

Selina nodded.

He laughed softly. “I’m not mad.”

“Then you…”

Logan’s gaze grew darker. He thought of the way Luke had stood up for her, angry and unfiltered.

“He did it to protect you. Why would I be mad?”

Even if Luke misunderstood, Logan knew exactly where his anger had come from.

Logan had seen the worst kinds of people in the Reid Family. He’d witnessed Amelia’s cruelty firsthand.

But in this moment, thinking about Luke’s outrage on Selina’s behalf…

He’d never hated Amelia more.

A woman like her didn’t deserve a son like Luke. And she never appreciated him.

Luke’s outburst earlier might not have been meant for Logan at all.

He just couldn’t tolerate the idea of anyone cheating after marriage—because he was the product of an affair. He hated the Reid Family, hated Amelia, but they were the ones who gave him life… so in the end, he hated himself too.

“It’s time to let him take over the Reid Family business,” Logan said quietly.

There was no way Amelia and Owen were going to walk away with the Reid Family’s legacy.

Selina: “…?”

Logan really did think on a whole different wavelength.

With the pearl finally in hand, Selina headed upstairs to figure out how to grind it into medicine, while Logan remained downstairs. After some thought, he picked up the phone and called Hunter.

Hunter seemed to already know what had happened. There was a long silence before he spoke, the lie in his voice obvious to anyone listening.

“Logan, I did get in touch with Mr. Green… I think both he and Riley just misunderstood.”

Logan immediately caught his drift. He replied calmly, “The Nelsons are watching you closely, Hunter. You need to be more careful about who you trust.”

Hunter let out a low chuckle. “Those two—my so-called parents—may have raised me, but that’s all there is. As for Riley… she’s different from them. Don’t worry.”

“Oh, and since your wife was wronged this time, I picked out a gift for her. It should be arriving at Sapphire Valley Villa shortly—make sure she gets it.”

Sure enough, two hours later, a long rectangular box was delivered into Logan’s hands.

He went upstairs. “Hunter sent you a gift.”

Selina blinked, thinking she’d misheard. “Hunter?”

“A peace offering on behalf of Riley.”

Selina made a small scoffing sound. Something about it just didn’t sit right with her.

Sure, a brother cleaning up after his sister’s mess made sense… but it still rubbed her the wrong way.

Why? Why was it that she never had a brother of her own—but someone like Riley did, and he doted on her constantly?

Ugh. No use thinking about it. What, was she supposed to go steal Riley’s brother for herself?

Selina shook off the thought and went back to studying the pearl. She didn’t let it get to her.

…

Elsewhere, Kyle was on his way to bring a gift to Angelica when he heard that Grandma Morris had arrived in City A. He decided to stop by her courtyard first.

But as soon as he stepped inside, he was surprised to see that Angelica was already there.

Kyle had planned to knock… until he heard a voice through the door.

“I know you’re not Victoria Hill’s daughter. But… I can make sure you are.”

Kyle froze in place, hand still mid-air. His eyes widened, his body went rigid like he’d been struck by lightning.

Did he just hear… that Angelica wasn’t Mom’s biological daughter?

No way.

Kyle held his breath, body cold all over, and kept listening.

…

Twenty minutes earlier.

Grandma Morris had arrived in City A. Joe picked her up, visibly excited. “Mom, I found Victoria’s daughter! Angelica—come say hi to your grandma!”

But Grandma Morris, raised with wealth and used to being obeyed, had always looked down on Victoria. Naturally, her attitude toward Victoria’s daughter was just as cold.

Her voice was sharp, dismissive. “No need for introductions. Joe, you never married that woman. Now you expect her daughter to call me Grandma? Bit premature, don’t you think?”