Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 86

Chapter 86: You Have No Right to Do This Chapter 86: You Have No Right to Do This Old Mr.

Carter continued, “This collaboration requires the joint efforts of all three families.

Your father recommended Natalia to take charge, but I would prefer if you handled it instead.” “Why don’t you come over now and get familiar with the project?

I’ve arranged for a car to wait for you at the school gate.” After hanging up, Selina’s mind was filled with confusion.

Justin collaborating with the Carter Family, and this partnership also involving the Clark Family… Her mother clearly didn’t have a close relationship with the Carter Family, yet she left such a peculiar will.

Perhaps this was a good opportunity to investigate the truth.

Without hesitation, Selina headed to the school gate, boarded the Carter Family car, and sent a message to Justin while en route.

Justin responded quickly: “The Carter Family is a massive entity with plenty of hidden secrets.

Uncovering the truth won’t be easy.

Use this collaboration to dig deeper into their affairs.” Reassured, Selina set her doubts aside.

An hour later, the car arrived at the Carter Family estate.

As Selina stepped inside, she realized this was far more than the simple meeting Old Mr.

Carter had implied.

The estate was packed with CEOs, shareholders, and key figures from the Carter Family’s branches and affiliates.

The sheer turnout made it clear how significant this collaboration was.

If it was so important… Logan, as the Carter Family heir, should be here as well.

Yet there was no sign of him.

Selina decided she’d call him later to check.

As she made her way upstairs to find Old Mr.

Carter, she overheard voices full of praise: “Natalia is in charge of this collaboration?

What a promising young talent!”  “Even Mr.

Clark isn’t here today, which shows how much he trusts Natalia.

Ryan, you’ve chosen an excellent fiancée.” Natalia’s cheeks flushed as she modestly accepted the compliments, “You flatter me, uncles and elders.”  “With the Carter Family placing so much importance on this collaboration, it must be a major project,” someone remarked.

“Natalia securing the lead role is truly impressive.” Avery chimed in with exaggerated enthusiasm, “Natalia, don’t be so humble.

You’re absolutely capable, and everyone knows it!” Natalia lowered her gaze with feigned shyness, while Ryan added with a smile, “Alright, Natalia, let’s go meet Grandpa and Mr.

Gray.” Selina pulled her gaze away with a cold sneer.

The collaboration hadn’t even been finalized, and Natalia was already parading around, basking in the attention.  She had no interest in watching this pair of deceitful clowns flaunt themselves, so she focused on heading upstairs.

But before she could get far, Natalia stepped forward and blocked her path, feigning surprise.  “Sister?

What are you doing here?

Ryan, did you invite her too?”  Ryan frowned.

“Selina, you weren’t invited today, so you shouldn’t be at the estate.

How did you even get in?” Selina paused, turned slightly, and met Natalia’s smug gaze.

She responded nonchalantly, “I walked in.” Ryan stiffened, quickly catching on to her sarcasm.

“You!

I’m just trying to look out for you.

This three-way collaboration is being led by Natalia on behalf of Clark Group.

You shouldn’t get involved and upset everyone.” Natalia’s eyes glinted with malice as she added fuel to the fire: “Sister… did you follow Avery here?

I informed the butler ahead of time so Avery could attend, but I didn’t know you planned to come.

Maybe you should head back?” “Ryan’s right.

Everyone here today is a prominent figure.

Forcing your way in will only upset them.” Selina didn’t even get a chance to respond before Avery exploded in rage.

After her father’s failed confrontation at LS Plaza-resulting in his dismissal-Avery had been simmering with resentment toward Selina.

She didn’t hesitate to lash out: “Oh, so that’s what this is, Selina?

You think if I’m allowed in, you should be too?

Who do you think you are, comparing yourself to me?

Are you jealous of Natalia for leading this collaboration and came here just to stir up trouble?” Selina inwardly applauded Natalia’s cunning.

With just a few words, she had provoked Avery into a fury and shifted the focus of the argument onto her.

It was no wonder Natalia, despite being an illegitimate child, had won over Ryan and his entire family.

She truly had a way with manipulation-one Selina could grudgingly respect.

Selina chuckled lightly and asked in a calm, mocking tone, “Mr.

Carter, is Natalia in charge of the Carter Family?

Or is it Avery?”  Avery’s expression froze.

“What nonsense are you talking about?”  Natalia bit her lip and replied softly, “Sister, why would you say that?

I was just trying to remind you…”  “Well, if you’re not in charge, then why would I leave just because you told me to?” Selina asked with feigned curiosity.

“Is it because you think your face is that important?

You haven’t even married into the Carter Family yet.

Take it easy, or you might ruin that perfect image of goodness you’ve been working so hard to maintain.”  The room fell silent, the atmosphere turning awkward.  Natalia’s eyes reddened as she silently let tears fall.  Ryan, struggling to maintain his usual gentle demeanor, finally snapped.

“Natalia is just thinking of what’s best for you!

And for the record, I’m the one telling you to leave.

If you’re unhappy, direct your complaints at me!”  Selina nodded mockingly, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

“Oh, so you’re the one in charge of the Carter Family?

Please, Ryan.

You’re not even the heir.

Stop talking like you have authority.”  “You-” Ryan was furious, his face darkening in embarrassment.

“Selina, you can keep stirring up trouble, but it doesn’t change the fact that you weren’t invited here!

If you have any decency left, leave now!

Otherwise, don’t blame me for being harsh.”  Others in the room murmured in agreement.  “Miss Clark, it’s best for you to leave.

Mr.

Carter has already been polite enough.

Don’t you know Mr.

Gray is here?

Offending him would be a grave mistake.”  “Justin has no patience for opportunists.

Since the Clark Group already assigned Natalia as the lead, no amount of fuss will change that.

Save yourself the effort.”  “Selina, have some shame.

Is bullying Natalia all you’re good for?”  Selina’s gaze swept over the crowd before she arched an eyebrow.  “Ryan, are you sure you want me to leave?”  Ryan, visibly annoyed, replied impatiently, “The collaboration lead is Natalia.

If you don’t leave, who else should?”  Selina, unfazed, responded calmly, “Fine.

I’ll leave.”  The crowd was caught off guard by how easily Selina conceded, unable to react immediately.  Ryan’s expression relaxed, assuming Selina had backed down out of fear.

After all-  “Miss Clark, please wait.”  A male voice from the second floor suddenly rang out, carrying a tone of effortless authority and a sharp edge that demanded attention.  Everyone instinctively turned, a sense of unease settling over them.  Justin stood at the balcony, his icy gaze fixed on the crowd below.

“Were you just trying to make the eldest daughter of the Clark Family leave?”  His voice dripped with sarcasm as he continued, “So many of you ganging up on one young woman-is that what passes for honor now?

I heard rumors that Mr.

Carter here abandoned his fiancée and has been relentless in ruining her reputation ever since.

I thought it was just gossip, but now I see the truth.”  The room fell deathly silent, no one daring to speak or even breathe too loudly.  Ryan clenched his jaw, his anger barely concealed as he struggled to maintain composure.

He couldn’t afford to offend Justin, so he forced himself to explain, “Mr.

Gray, we weren’t bullying her.

We only asked her to leave because Selina isn’t involved in this collaboration.

She has no reason to be here.”  Justin sneered, his voice dripping with disdain.

“Old Mr.

Carter hasn’t even spoken yet, and you think you have the authority to tell the eldest daughter of the Clark Family to leave?

Who do you think you are?”