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

Jas’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!" Jas’s voice turned icy and nacing. "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 , I’ll divorce you right now!"

Katie shrank back, too terrified to speak.

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

It was the first ti 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. "Jas still has feelings for that woman! Damn him!"

Her face twisted with envy, turning ugly. "That woman had so 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.

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

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

Jas 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!" Jas declared indignantly. "Selina is the most cherished mber 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 just now. Bryant Madam even scolded for being ungrateful and accused 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 basent."

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

Jas stiffened, silently cursing Katie, and stamred, "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 soone like her."

Jas 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?"

Jas suddenly couldn’t rember 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 ? Funny, he recently gifted so of Mom’s belongings to my dear sister."

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

Noah, observing the scene, found himself marveling. Logan had been worried that Selina might be bullied at the Clark Family ho? On the contrary, she was single-handedly running circles around them, leaving a trail of chaos in her wake.

Noah asked coolly, "Mr. Clark?"

Jas forced a smile and replied, "It’s all a misunderstanding! How could my father have given Victoria’s belongings to Natalia? That was Natalia being immature and taking them herself! We’ve already disciplined her for it."

"I see," Noah said with a nod. "It seems the rumors were mistaken. Clark Family does treat Selina decently after all. I hope next ti Mr. Clark ensures that your mistress and illegitimate daughter don’t tarnish the family’s reputation."

"Of course, of course," Jas agreed, nodding like a bobblehead.

Noah stood. "Why don’t you show around, Mr. Clark?"

At that mont, Selina interjected, "You two can go ahead. I need to get to school."

Jas, desperate to see her leave, quickly offered, "Should I have the driver take you?"

Selina smiled slyly at Noah and said, "No need."

Catching her hint, Noah returned her a reassuring glance.

Ah, so that’s why Logan had fallen for her—Selina possessed a sharp wit and fearless composure that set her apart.

He inwardly chided himself. He’d been narrow-minded, assuming Selina might be connected to that hacker. His suspicion nearly jeopardized their years of friendship.

Fine, whatever was brewing between Selina and Logan, he’d let them sort it out.

Once Selina left, Jas turned back to Noah with an obsequious smile. "Mr. Brown..."

"I’ve reviewed the partnership," Noah said nonchalantly, setting a subtle trap for the Clark Family. "It can proceed, but so changes are necessary. Selina ntioned she’s too busy and will withdraw from the project. Mr. Clark, you’ll need to recomnd soone else."

—After all, why should Selina deal with the fallout?

—If the project ended in a multi-billion-dollar loss, whoever was in charge would bear the bla. Noah intended to ensure Selina stayed clear of it.

Jas’s eyes lit up. Selina was withdrawing? Fantastic! He’d known all along that Selina lacked ambition. This was Natalia’s perfect chance!

Feigning concern, Jas sighed heavily, "Ah, Selina is always so willful. Dropping out like that... If we hadn’t spoiled her so much, she’d never survive in the real world!"

"How about this, Mr. Brown?" Jas offered eagerly. "Let Natalia take over the project. She’s hardworking, and you can assign her any task you need."

Noah pretended to deliberate, then reluctantly nodded. "Fine, I suppose. Oh, by the way, Mr. Clark, Mr. Reid has shown so interest in this project. When you’re free, bring Natalia to Sapphire Valley Villa to et him."

Jas froze, his mind racing. "Mr. Reid... you an that Mr. Reid?"

Noah’s expression was inscrutable. "The one and only."

A tidal wave of excitent hit Jas. He couldn’t believe it—an opportunity to catch the attention of the Reid Group! If they could establish a connection, the Clark Group’s financial troubles would be over.

His mind spun rapidly. If Natalia was accompanying him, what if Mr. Reid ended up taking a liking to her?

After Noah left, Jas rushed upstairs, practically shouting, "Katie! Get Natalia a few new outfits and schedule a full beauty treatnt! In a few days, I’m taking her to et soone who could change the fate of the Clark Family!"

anwhile, Selina strolled away from the Clark Family estate at a leisurely pace, planning to hail a cab once she reached the main road.

Her phone suddenly buzzed. Glancing at the screen, she saw Logan’s na.

"Hello..."

Before she could finish her sentence, a voice from behind her, in perfect harmony with the one on the phone, spoke:

"Selina, turn around."