Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 30

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"And now, not only has Drake Group withdrawn their investment, but those opportunistic small businesses have also cut ties.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: