Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64: Setting the Trap

James’s expression darkened. "So, what do you suggest? Should we have Selina badmouth Natalia to Noah and ruin Natalia’s reputation?"

Katie averted her gaze, her tone guilty. "That little brat was always easy to manipulate; there’s no way she’d speak up. Besides, you could ask Dad to talk to her. Why make Natalia go through this?"

"Katie, don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to!" James’s voice turned icy and menacing. "You’ve been jealous of Victoria and mistreated Selina. As long as no one found out, I turned a blind eye! But today? If you ruin this for me, I’ll divorce you right now!"

Katie shrank back, too terrified to speak.

Before heading downstairs, James shot Natalia a warning. "Natalia, behave yourself. Don’t pull any tricks in front of me!"

It was the first time Natalia had been scolded, and she bit her lip in indignation, throwing herself into Katie’s arms. "Mom, Daddy is so unfair! I don’t want to live anymore..."

After yet another slap, Katie finally regained her composure. Her anger boiled over, and she gritted her teeth. "James still has feelings for that woman! Damn him!"

Her face twisted with envy, turning ugly. "That woman had some nerve! Even after being dead for over a decade, she’s still on his mind!"

"But she’s dead, and I’m alive. In the end, it’s the living who win! Natalia, be patient. Once you marry into the Carter family, let’s see how smug that brat can be!"

In the Clark family sitting room, Noah sipped tea.

Selina gave him a playful wink, and Noah returned the gesture.

Moments later, James hurried in, his face plastered with an ingratiating smile. "Mr. Brown, such an honor to have you here! Your visit truly elevates our humble home!"

Noah remained cold. "I hear you have something to discuss, Mr. Clark?"

James quickly shifted to the day’s agenda. "Mr. Brown, I heard you believe we’ve been unfair to Selina. That’s why I invited you here today—so Selina herself can clear up this misunderstanding."

Noah raised an eyebrow. "Is that so? Funny, I was under the impression Mr. Clark doted on his illegitimate daughter."

"Absolutely not!" James declared indignantly. "Selina is the most cherished member of our family! Her room is the best in the house. Would you like to see it, Mr. Brown?"

Noah began to rise.

Selina cut in sharply, "That room was given to me just now. Bryant Madam even scolded me for being ungrateful and accused me of stealing it from Natalia."

Noah sneered. "The entire estate was left to Selina by Mrs. Victoria. How is that stealing?"

Selina added quietly, "Not only that, Bryant Madam said I belonged in the basement."

"Unbelievable!" Noah roared. "Mr. Clark, are you seriously letting this mistress bully Selina?"

James stiffened, silently cursing Katie, and stammered, "Of course not! I slapped Katie twice on the spot. Selina is my pride and joy!"

Noah cooled slightly. "Good. But two slaps are hardly sufficient for someone like her."

James wiped his brow nervously. "Yes, yes, you’re right... So, Mr. Brown, about that partnership—"

Noah cut him off smoothly. "I also heard, Mr. Clark, that you’re still holding onto Mrs. Victoria’s belongings instead of giving them all to Selina. And there was the matter of Katie stealing her jewelry. How do you intend to resolve that?"

James suddenly couldn’t remember why he’d ever been attracted to Katie. She was nothing but trouble!

He stumbled over his words. "I’ve already dealt with Katie! Don’t worry, Mr. Brown. The rest of the heirlooms are safely with Selina’s grandfather. He dotes on her and would never—"

Selina blinked innocently. "Grandpa dotes on me? Funny, he recently gifted some of Mom’s belongings to my dear sister."

James’s face turned crimson, and he wished he could sew Selina’s mouth shut!