Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 359

Chapter 359: The Dead Don’t Compete for Titles

Angelica’s smug expression froze instantly. "Selina, what nonsense are you talking about?!" freewёbnoνel.com

Selina remained calm. "Logan doesn’t want you. He wouldn’t have slept with you. But if the baby isn’t from the Reid Family, there’s no way you’d fool them. That means this baby will never be born—because it never existed in the first place."

She was certain Logan had nothing to do with the child. And even if Angelica tried to pass off someone else’s baby as his, the risk was too high.

On top of that, Angelica’s pulse didn’t feel like that of a pregnant woman. That was all Selina needed to conclude—Angelica was never pregnant at all.

Angelica’s throat tightened. "I don’t know what you’re talking about. I’m going upstairs to rest!"

She quickly stood up and rushed upstairs, like something terrifying was chasing her.

Selina took a sip of tea, her expression thoughtful.

Did Grandpa Reid know Angelica wasn’t pregnant?

Or Joe?

Upstairs, Angelica forced herself to calm down.

So what if Selina figured it out—she had no proof. No need to panic.

Still, the "baby" was becoming a problem. She had used a drug to fake the pregnancy, but the effect would only last a month. She’d never be able to actually give birth to a Reid child, so...

Angelica’s gaze darkened. A cold, twisted smile crept onto her lips.

Selina, you shouldn’t have uncovered my secret. So don’t blame me for what happens next.

Downstairs.

Selina propped up her chin and watched as Amelia clung to Joe like a seasoned socialite. She couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Logan, your mom’s still got it, huh?"

The sarcasm in "still got it" didn’t go unnoticed. Logan chuckled. "Mrs. Perry and Chairman Morris go way back."

Selina raised her eyebrows. "Oh? Didn’t see that coming."

Logan replied nonchalantly, "Back in the day, Chairman Morris was the dream man for every woman in City H."

Selina immediately got it—so Amelia had tried to seduce Joe in the past, and failed.

"So Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Morris were rivals in love? And now she treats Angelica like her own daughter. That’s... surprisingly gracious of her."

On the other side of the room, Joe looked at Amelia with thinly veiled annoyance.

"Mrs. Reid, is there something else?"

Amelia looked at him, her face stiffening with reluctant envy.

Back then, what did Victoria have that she didn’t? Amelia was the most doted-on daughter of the Perry Family, and she matched Morris Family in status. Victoria had nothing—no support, no standing. The entire Morris Family opposed her, except for Joe.

Even Grandma Morris threatened death, and Joe still chose Victoria. Why?

Amelia couldn’t wait to flaunt herself. "Joe, we’re about to become in-laws. There’s no harm in getting to know each other better, right?"

Joe frowned. "You can get to know me after Angelica actually gets married."

Amelia sighed deliberately. "I’m just worried Angelica might be mistreated in the Reid Family. I wanted to understand you better—I really do see her as my own daughter."

Joe hesitated, then asked, "What if Selina refuses to divorce? What are you going to do?"

Amelia smiled coldly.

What else could they do? Let Selina end up like Victoria.

The dead don’t fight for titles.

Amelia sighed again. "Hopefully, she’ll step down willingly. Otherwise... who knows what Mom and Dad will do. None of us want Angelica’s child to be branded a bastard."