Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 399

Chapter 399: Arrogance Out of Control

Before marrying Chairman Brown, Mrs. Brown had been a wealthy heiress raised in luxury—naive, romantic, and always dreaming.

Chairman Brown doted on her so much that even in her fifties, she still had the heart of a lovestruck teenage girl.

But instead of channeling that energy into herself, she fixated on Selina.

Mrs. Brown painted a vivid picture: "Selina, just imagine—everyone’s at the party, and suddenly you hear a horse whinny at the entrance. People step outside and see two tall white horses pulling a crystal carriage. Then you step out of the carriage, and in that moment, every single person’s eyes are on you..."

Selina quickly cut her off, "I think I’m fine just the way I am!"

Mrs. Brown looked a little disappointed. "Oh, alright. But I did prepare some jewelry for you—it’s absolutely stunning, made by a master jade craftsman over a hundred years ago. I brought the whole set. You’ll definitely wow the crowd!"

Selina considered texting Damien for backup.

Mrs. Brown was still caught up in her fantasy when Damien casually spoke from beside her, "It’s too flashy. You don’t want Selina turning into the main attraction for all the wrong reasons."

Mrs. Brown hesitated. "Then maybe we skip the jewelry... but at least wear the watch your brother bought you two years ago, alright? You’ve only worn it once. Since Morris Family looks down on you, it’s time they see how much you mean to us."

Selina’s heart warmed. She didn’t reject the gesture.

Once the watch was delivered, the banquet officially began.

Selina was seated at the main table. Everyone else was arranged according to rank and status.

By sheer coincidence—or not—the Morris Family was placed at the second table.

(Mrs. Brown had originally wanted to leave them out entirely, calling them bad luck. But Damien had simply adjusted his glasses and said: "If we want them to see how much Selina matters, they need to sit close enough to get the full picture.")

Unaware, Grandma Morris was thrilled. She thought this was a sign of recognition from one of City N’s top families.

Sandy entered, arm in arm with Grandma Morris.

When Grandma Morris first approached her, Sandy had been in disbelief.

They wanted to raise her as the official daughter of the Morris Family?

Sure, on the surface, it was about using Sandy to provoke Selina into coming home.

But Sandy knew the truth—Grandma Morris loathed Victoria, and by extension, Victoria’s daughter. Giving Sandy Selina’s place wasn’t just bait. It was a replacement.

Sandy wasn’t about to let that chance slip by. She played sweet and gentle, flattering Grandma Morris and wearing the expensive jewelry gifted to her.

She took her seat beside Grandma Morris, relishing the compliments that followed:

"Miss Morris studied overseas, didn’t she? So young, yet already so accomplished—what a promising future!"

"Madam, you really have a good eye. Miss Morris is just as impressive as a direct bloodline daughter."

Sandy’s smile widened.

Everything they were saying about her was supposed to be for Selina. But Selina gave it up. Stupid girl.

Meanwhile, Joe sat nervously, guilt creeping in.

He worried about Selina sitting alone, possibly being humiliated. But he didn’t dare go against his mother. After all, she had promised to bring Selina back to the family. Surely, this was all part of her plan... right?

Still, the image of Victoria leaving all those years ago kept flashing through his mind. If Grandma Morris really had his best interest at heart, why did she drive Victoria away? Why did she let Angelica do what she did?

Before he could sort out his thoughts, a familiar figure stepped into his view.

"Selina?!"

Grandma Morris had just been proudly introducing Sandy when she caught sight of Selina walking over. Her face instantly darkened.

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