Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 316

Chapter 316: Knight Luke

Mr. Green slammed the phone down with a sharp snap.

Selina narrowed her eyes.

She hadn’t misheard—Mr. Green had said Mr. Reid.

That was odd. Which Mr. Reid? Logan knew she was attending tonight’s auction. There was no way he’d compete with her for that pearl.

So who was using the Reid name to throw their weight around?

Selina turned immediately. "I’m going to find the organizer."

Freya quickly followed.

To their surprise, someone was already waiting outside Mr. Green’s office—it was Luke.

Luke’s eyes lit up when he saw Selina. "Selina!" freēwēbηovel.c૦m

She blinked. "What are you doing here?"

"Picking something up. Mr. Green—perfect timing!" Luke stepped forward as the office door opened. "Where’s my item?"

Mr. Green sighed in exasperation. "Young Master Reid, I’ve already upset Mr. Morris today because of you. Please, have some mercy and—"

He stopped mid-sentence when he saw Selina behind Luke.

His face darkened instantly, and he stepped past Luke. "Miss Clark, I already explained things. Why are you still here?"

That East Sea Pearl had already been handed to Miss Nelson, supposedly on Mr. Reid’s behalf. They hadn’t taken a cent from Selina. Was she really planning to make a scene now?

Selina’s smile didn’t reach her eyes. "So, Mr. Green, just to clarify—who exactly is this Mr. Reid you’re referring to?"

Mr. Green gave a short, condescending laugh. A country girl who didn’t even know who Mr. Reid was?

"Who else could it be? In all of City A, who else would be addressed as Mr. Reid?"

Obviously, Logan.

Mr. Green, proud of himself for cozying up to Riley, felt smug and self-important.

"Miss Clark, I didn’t want to deny you the item. But my hands are tied. I can’t afford to offend Mr. Reid."

Freya was stunned. Logan? Logan was Selina’s husband! Why would he steal an auction item out from under her?

Luke, confused, looked between everyone, finally piecing it together.

"Wait... Selina, your winning bid on the pearl got canceled because Logan wanted it?"

He blinked. "What the hell does Logan want with a pearl—and why would he snatch it from you?"

Luke couldn’t believe it. "Mr. Green, business is about integrity. You know Selina and my brother are—"

"Mr. Green, is the pearl ready?"

A soft female voice cut in from the doorway.

Luke froze.

Riley walked in, dressed in an elegant white dress, all graceful smiles. "Selina, Luke? What a coincidence—you’re here too."

She turned to Mr. Green. "Thank you again for letting me have the pearl. I really love it."

Mr. Green beamed. "Miss Nelson, don’t be modest. Of course the pearl is yours. You’re Mr. Reid’s honored guest. He told me to take care of you—so naturally, this is yours."

Selina’s pupils contracted.

Inside the gift box sat the very East Sea Pearl she had just bid eight million for.

Now it was being handed directly to Riley.

Riley nudged the box ever so slightly toward Selina, making sure she got a clear look. Then, feigning realization, she added:

"Oh, right! Selina, did you see anything you liked at the auction? Mr. Green and I are good friends—I could get it for you at a discount."

Selina slowly looked up, meeting Riley’s gaze.

With a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes, she replied coolly, "Whatever I like is none of Miss Nelson’s concern. Freya, Luke, let’s go."

Freya looked like she might explode. She gave Riley a scathing glare before storming out.

Luke, though known for acting like a brainless rich kid, had eyes like glass—clear and reflective.