Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' Chapter 133: He’s a Liar

The mont Jacob’s words fell, the room plunged into an eerie silence.

Selina blinked.

What... did he an by that?

Logan subtly shifted his body, shielding most of Selina from view. His tone was indifferent. "No comnt. Please leave."

Jacob chuckled aningfully. "Logan, you seem awfully unwelcoming. What’s the matter? Afraid I might say sothing you don’t want Miss Clark to hear?"

Logan’s eyes turned cold in an instant.

Jacob smiled faintly, his gaze landing on Selina with an unreadable expression.

"I heard Miss Clark is determined to marry the heir of the Carter Family... But have you ever considered that you might have gotten sothing wrong?"

Selina narrowed her eyes.

Hostile much?

She was curious about Logan’s true identity, but she didn’t appreciate people trying to drive a wedge between them.

And to think, she had initially thought Mr. Carter was a decent guy.

Selina’s eyes glead. "Even if I did get sothing wrong... what does that have to do with you, Mr. Carter?"

Jacob raised an eyebrow. "So you’re not interested in the truth?"

Selina’s expression remained calm. "I am. But I can figure it out on my own—I don’t need your reminders."

Jacob hadn’t expected that response.

She clearly had suspicions about Logan, so why was she...

"Are you still here, Mr. Carter?" Selina suddenly asked.

Jacob let out a soft chuckle. "Looks like I’m not wanted here."

With that, he turned and left without hesitation.

Logan watched her face carefully, his Adam’s apple shifting slightly.

"Aren’t you afraid of missing out on the truth?"

Of course, she was.

She had her own doubts—so why had she cut Jacob off?

The truth was...

Jacob had implied that Logan had been deceiving her.

And for so reason... she didn’t want to hear that from him.

Logan understood what she was thinking, and his heart softened slightly. He closed his eyes for a mont.

But what could he do?

He was a liar. A manipulative, calculating liar who had done everything he could to trap Mrs. Reid at his side.

After dinner, Selina returned to Sapphire Valley Villa and received a call.

On the other end, Justin’s voice was calm. "The Clark Family invited you to their wedding anniversary?"

Selina was curious. "How do you know?"

Justin’s tone carried amusent. "Natalia’s been bragging about it. I an, think about it—what mistress wouldn’t take the opportunity to flaunt the fact that the first wife’s daughter had to attend her wedding anniversary?"

Selina blinked.

Justin clicked his tongue. "The Clark Family really has so nerve, huh?"

Selina wasn’t so fragile little victim. Did Katie seriously not worry about ruining her own anniversary?

"What nonsense. I’m not an unreasonable person," Selina said slowly, her tone dripping with false sincerity.

"Since I am going to this event, I’ll be sure to be on my best behavior—so that my mistress stepmother has a truly unforgettable experience."

After hanging up, she instinctively thought about asking Logan if he wanted to join her.

But as she walked toward him, she suddenly hesitated.

Was she... relying on this man too much?

That wasn’t good.

It was just a small event—she could handle it herself. There was no need to trouble him.

anwhile, Logan remained seated, waiting in silence.

As the sky darkened and Selina eventually went to bed, he finally understood.

So, Mrs. Reid doesn’t intend to bring along this ti...

No matter.

He could go by himself.

After all, protecting Mrs. Reid was his job. He wasn’t about to let anyone else take his place.

Two days later, at the Clark Family estate...

The place was bustling with guests, all there to celebrate Jas and Katie’s 20th wedding anniversary.

Smiles were everywhere.

Natalia spotted a familiar figure entering and imdiately sneered.

She whispered sothing to the person beside her.

Selina entered the villa and, uninterested in socializing, found a quiet spot in the back garden to sit.

Just as she was settling in, she heard an unpleasant voice.

"Oh, look who showed up—the abandoned stray dog! Haha, what a joke. All those rich heirs are circling around Natalia, and she’s sitting here alone. How pathetic."

Another female voice chid in mockingly.

"Avery, don’t say that. Technically, she’s still the eldest daughter of the Clark Family. Though... let’s be honest, she has even less status than a servant here."

"I guess it’s just fate. Her mother died young, and she was born unlucky. It’s no surprise her life is miserable."

The two won burst into laughter.

Selina narrowed her eyes and turned her head.

The ones speaking were Avery and her mother, Evelyn.

She hadn’t properly dealt with this mother-daughter duo last ti, and now they’d delivered themselves right to her doorstep.

Selina let out a soft chuckle and slowly walked toward them.

Evelyn, still bitter from how Selina had outmaneuvered her before, snarled venomously,

"Selina, let’s be honest—you’re nothing but a burden. Why don’t you just drop dead already? Because of you, Natalia is still an illegitimate child, a fraud living in soone else’s rightful place. Don’t you feel ashad?"

Avery sneered as well. "You’re just like your shaless mother! She stole the title of Mrs. Clark, and now you’re pretending to be the rightful daughter—just a pair of cheap—wait, what are you doing?!"

Selina had stepped closer, and suddenly, both won had a very bad feeling.

"What am I doing?"

Selina batted her eyelashes, then snapped her hand forward.

SMACK!

SMACK!

Two crisp slaps landed, one on each of their faces.

"Obviously, I’m slapping you."

"AHH!"

Avery and Evelyn stood frozen, utterly stunned.

This country bumpkin actually dared to hit them?!

"Selina! How dare you hit us?! Fine, fine—you just wait! I’ll make sure you kneel and apologize soon enough!"

The two won clutched their faces and stord off in fury.

Selina took a deep breath, looking around the garden.

Everything here...

All of it had originally belonged to her mother.

And yet, now it was the love nest of that scumbag and his mistress.

And tonight, they were celebrating their anniversary here?

How disgusting.

She would make sure this night beca Katie’s worst nightmare.

A few minutes later

As expected, a maid ca stomping over, her tone rude and condescending.

"Hey, country bumpkin! Madam and Miss Natalia want to see you—now!"

Selina’s eyes turned cold, her sharp gaze making the maid break into a nervous sweat.

After a long pause, Selina finally smiled.

"Alright."

Ten minutes earlier – Inside the Banquet Hall

Avery and Evelyn were putting on quite the performance, sobbing dramatically.

"Brother-in-law, your so-called ’eldest daughter’ is truly sothing else! If she doesn’t want us here, fine—but does that an she gets to slap us?!"

"Yes! We’re family—we ca to celebrate this event, and yet... Don’t bla for being blunt, but Selina is out of control! At this rate, she’s going to drive all your guests away!"

Katie, upon seeing their swollen faces, let out a pitiful sigh and dabbed at her tears.

"It’s all my fault. I can’t bla Selina for hating ... Sister-in-law, Avery, this is all because of ..."

The guests imdiately turned their attention to the drama unfolding.

Their eyes glead with curiosity.

They had long heard rumors that the Clark Family’s eldest daughter was nothing but an uneducated, arrogant country bumpkin.

A woman who bullied others, caused trouble, and was utterly worthless—the complete opposite of the elegant, refined, and beloved Miss Natalia.

And now, she had actually attacked guests at the banquet?

The situation was simply... scandalous.

Grandpa Clark’s face darkened.

Natalia bit her lip and spoke up with a gentle voice,

"Grandfather, I’m sure my sister was just acting on impulse. Why don’t we have soone bring her here so we can clear things up?"

Grandpa Clark let out a deep sigh.

A guest had been hit—a proper explanation was needed.

Selina’s reputation was already terrible.

No matter what the truth was, it was best to simply force her to apologize and be done with it.

Ten minutes later

Selina walked into the grand banquet hall.

Her gaze swept across the crowd, her expression amused.

She raised an eyebrow.

The show was about to begin.