Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 319

Chapter 319: Angelica Gets Exposed as a Fraud

"Don’t know?"

Riley’s face went pale. "Logan..."

Logan lifted his eyelids lazily, voice cold. "I doubt someone like Mr. Green from the auction could confuse something that basic."

Luke suddenly got it. "Right! Green’s a slick guy. Even if Jack didn’t finish his call, how could he just assume that woman was you? Riley, did you maybe say something to him that made him misunderstand?"

Riley bit her lip so hard it almost bled. She felt like Logan had seen straight through her. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Damn it... but what could she do now?

She put on an expression of sudden realization. "I think I get it now. Mr. Green did say someone had asked him to look after me at the auction. And then my brother called, so I thought he meant Hunter..."

Tears fell down her delicate, graceful face, making her look pitiful. "Selina, I’m sorry. This was my fault. If you need someone to blame, blame me. I’m really sorry..."

Luke looked like he wanted to throw a few more sarcastic jabs, but Selina narrowed her eyes slightly. "Fine. Since Miss Nelson is already apologizing, if I push further, I’ll look petty. Besides, Logan can just ask Mr. Nelson about it next time."

Riley’s eyes turned red. She gave a soft sigh, like she’d known this would happen. "I knew you wouldn’t believe me, Selina... Logan, ask whoever you want. I’ll go now."

She looked like she’d just suffered some great injustice and climbed into her car. Seconds later, it drove away.

Luke leaned in and muttered to Selina, completely unsatisfied. "You’re just letting her go? Come on, Selina, you know the truth. She totally knew you were the one who bid on that pearl. She stole it on purpose."

"And now she’s pretending to be nice, giving it back like some big-hearted saint, trying to make it look like you’re being unreasonable? No way. I’m not letting that slide!"

Selina glanced up at him, giving him a look full of pity.

Luke blinked. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Selina’s tone was full of mock affection. "Do you remember what you said just now?"

Luke frowned. "What do you mean? I just said..."

Then it hit him. His whole expression collapsed. His knees even started to shake.

"Oh no. No, no, no. I cussed out Logan. Selina, you’ve got to cover for me. I’m trusting you with my life, alright?"

And before Logan could even say a word, Luke bolted out of the house like a gust of wind, screaming "ahhh!" all the way down the driveway, leaving behind a stunned silence.

A beat passed.

Then Logan let out a soft, dry chuckle. "Hah."

"L-Logan, take it easy..." Selina said, cautiously diplomatic. "Luke’s just..."

Yeah—just impulsively cursed out his own brother without knowing the full story. And judging by Logan’s face, he didn’t seem thrilled about it.

But Logan just gave her a slow, unreadable glance.

"You think I’m mad?"

Selina nodded.

He laughed softly. "I’m not mad."

"Then you..."

Logan’s gaze grew darker. He thought of the way Luke had stood up for her, angry and unfiltered.

"He did it to protect you. Why would I be mad?"

Even if Luke misunderstood, Logan knew exactly where his anger had come from.

Logan had seen the worst kinds of people in the Reid Family. He’d witnessed Amelia’s cruelty firsthand.

But in this moment, thinking about Luke’s outrage on Selina’s behalf...

He’d never hated Amelia more.