Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 88

Chapter 88: Playing Along with Her Act

Selina froze for a moment. "Y-Yes."

Logan raised a brow. "So, it seems the Carter Family plans to have you lead the collaboration?"

Hearing him mention the collaboration, Selina finally remembered. "Why aren’t you here?"

Logan smirked. Mrs. Reid probably still believed he was the Carter Family heir, hence the question.

He didn’t correct her. "Something came up. I won’t be attending."

Selina instinctively asked, "What happened? Is it serious?"

Logan chuckled lightly. "I didn’t realize Mrs. Reid cared so much about me. But instead of worrying about me, you should worry about Ryan. You’re there to discuss collaboration, not to drive everyone up the wall."

Selina choked on her words, protesting, "How am I the one causing trouble? They’re the ones bullying me!"

Logan laughed softly. "Yes, yes, they’re the ones bullying you."

Selina: "..." Why did it feel like he wasn’t taking her seriously at all?

At that moment, Ethan’s voice came through the phone. "Logan, it’s time for your medication."

Logan clicked his tongue. "Mrs. Reid, enjoy yourself at the Carter Family. I’ll have Jack pick you up later."

Hearing Logan’s faint laugh, laced with indulgence, Selina felt her cheeks flush as she awkwardly replied, "Oh, okay."

After hanging up, a realization hit her. Logan seemed very informed about what was happening at the Carter Family. Someone must have been keeping him updated.

Well, that made sense. Even if he wasn’t attending, as the rightful Carter Family heir, it wasn’t surprising he’d be in the loop.

Also... Ethan mentioned medication. Could Logan be injured?

...

At Reid Group’s office.

Logan hung up the call and glanced at his wound indifferently. "That’s all my dear father has left in his bag of tricks."

Ethan frowned. "Don’t brush it off. The wound might not be deep, but the poison is dangerous. How’s your vision been lately?"

Logan raised a brow. "It flared up once. Selina saw it."

Ethan’s face immediately darkened. "Did she say anything?"

Logan recalled the moment Selina had seen him in the dark. He’d lied, saying the power was out, and she’d believed him without question.

His mood lifted. "No. Even if she suspects, it doesn’t matter."

His voice carried a tone of absolute control, as if every detail had been meticulously planned.

But Ethan caught a hint of something else. "Are you planning to go public with your marriage?"

Logan’s smirk deepened. "That depends on whether Mrs. Reid is willing to play along."

...

At the Carter Family estate.

The butler came upstairs to inform Selina that dinner was ready. She nodded and made her way down, only to be bumped into by someone rushing past her.

The momentary impact felt off, and Selina frowned. Reaching into her bag, she found something that hadn’t been there before—a sapphire bracelet of significant value.

Her expression turned icy.

This bracelet was a gift James had given Natalia. Clearly, Natalia had orchestrated this, slipping it into her bag to frame her. What else could it be but a setup?

Selina narrowed her eyes and returned upstairs. "Justin, give me that bracelet of yours."

Justin arched a brow. "Who are you plotting against this time?"

Selina feigned innocence. "What do you mean, plotting? Someone tried to set me up, and I’m just... responding in kind."

Justin chuckled softly and handed her the bracelet. "Don’t go overboard."

Selina merely smiled, saying nothing.

The two bracelets looked nearly identical from a distance. A perfect swap. Selina was satisfied.