Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 111

Chapter 111: Having Her Back

Selina’s face turned as red as a boiled lobster at Logan’s words.

Fearing that if he kept teasing, she might just overcook, Logan shifted the topic.

"Next time, don’t get drunk so easily when you’re out. And don’t meet with any other members of the Carter Family alone."

Selina could understand the first part—after all, it was because she got drunk yesterday that she... well... that happened.

But the second part? Why couldn’t she meet with other members of the Carter Family alone?

Logan tucked the darker truths deep within his heart, his tone calm and indifferent.

"What I told you yesterday involves the Carter Family’s secrets. If they find out you know, you could be in trouble."

Selina thought about it and realized he had a point.

Logan quickly pivoted the topic again. "Let’s go. Time to pay James a visit."

Selina’s interest was instantly piqued. "James is at home waiting for me? So obedient?"

Logan gave her a half-smile, half-smirk. "Why don’t we go find out?"

...

Thirty minutes later, outside the Clark Family estate.

Logan sat in the driver’s seat, his long fingers resting casually on the steering wheel, eyes fixed straight ahead.

He’d been born from nothing but filth, yet Selina still had the memory of a mother who loved her. He wanted her to hold on to that love.

So, he’d help her.

...

Inside the Clark Family residence.

James was pacing back and forth anxiously. Earlier that morning, Jack had called, instructing that no one was to leave the estate.

James, dripping with cold sweat, nervously asked if Mr. Reid had given specific orders.

Jack’s reply had been ice-cold: "You don’t need to know."

James was left to guess Logan’s intentions, anxiety nearly suffocating him.

Katie, her mind sharp as ever, suddenly said, "James, what if Selina’s the one who offended Mr. Reid? I knew their marriage wouldn’t end well. Look at this—how long has it been, and Mr. Reid’s already here to settle accounts."

James’s face darkened, her words sparking realization.

Of course! Who else in the Clark Family could possibly offend Mr. Reid if not Selina?

It had to be that ungrateful wretch. She must’ve done something to upset Mr. Reid, dragging the entire family down with her!

Furious, James reached for his phone, intending to call Selina—

But just then, the sound of screeching tires echoed from outside.

The butler rushed in breathlessly. "Mr. Clark, Madam—Mr. Reid’s car has arrived!"

James broke into a cold sweat, momentarily forgetting his anger at Selina.

"Quick! Open the door! Come with me to greet Mr. Reid!"

Katie and Natalia scrambled to change into new dresses, following behind James with forced grace, eager to leave a good impression on Logan.

The butler opened the door with practiced elegance—

And every single smile froze.

Selina stood there, casually taking in their expressions with a raised brow.

"Wow, what a warm welcome. You all lined up just for me?"

...

James choked. "Why is it you?!"

Wasn’t it supposed to be Mr. Reid? Why was it Selina?!

Katie’s face twisted with frustration. She’d plastered on a fake smile, only to greet this wretched girl?

Natalia bit her lip, feigning concern. "Sister, did you come here without telling Mr. Reid?"

James quickly latched onto the idea. "Did you offend Mr. Reid? I’m telling you now—I won’t help you!"

Selina blinked slowly, her gaze dripping with amusement.

"Mr. Clark, are you senile? You believe whatever nonsense Natalia feeds you?"

James’s face turned red with rage. "If you didn’t offend Mr. Reid, then why did he call me?!"

Selina cut him off smoothly, her tone flat.

"Oh, you definitely offended someone. But it’s not Logan."

James felt his chest tighten, a bad feeling creeping over him.

Selina’s smile grew wider, her voice soft but sharp enough to slice through the tension.

"The person you offended... is me."

James stumbled back a step, stunned. "What do you mean?!"

Selina’s voice remained calm, yet each word hit like a hammer.

"It means that the one who came to settle scores with you today was never Logan. It was me all along. Get it now?"

"You’re lying!" Katie snapped, refusing to believe that Logan would actually support Selina. "Mr. Reid’s car is still outside. He’ll be here any minute, so don’t get cocky!"

Selina raised an eyebrow, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Oh, Logan’s car is outside. If you don’t believe me, Mrs. Bryant, why don’t you go check for yourself?"

The moment her words fell, the entire villa plunged into an uncomfortable silence.

James glanced nervously toward the car parked outside. Ever since Selina arrived, there hadn’t been any movement from it. So...

He clenched his jaw, forcing a strained smile.