Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 417

Chapter 417: Glad the Relationship Finally Broke Down

Selina met Luke’s gaze and realized he genuinely found it funny.

Low EQ: "You suck."

Owen sneered. "Even if Luke wants it, he’ll have to see if he can handle it. That company’s been mine for years, clients are stable. Even if he gets it on paper, let’s see if those clients stick with him."

High EQ: "You’re so young. Like a little kid."

"You must understand, without Owen, there wouldn’t even be—"

Everyone knew the Reid Family’s chosen heir was Owen. Switching to Luke? Reid Group wouldn’t like it.

"Sorry, but it’s your fault for being so useless. Since you’re incompetent, why not just hand it over? Look around—everyone here supports me."

Luke bristled. "What do you mean fight? That was me crushing him, one-sided! Plenty of staff saw it yesterday. Owen couldn’t even talk back once. Grandpa probably knows already."

Luke’s eyes lit up. Oh, right. Why should he let that idiot have them?

The manager hesitated for only a moment before nodding. "I’ll notify Reid Group right away."

...

That pitiful, oh-so-hurt look while robbing him blind—Luke could never pull that off.

Luke shook his head. "Nope. But if they do, I’ll let you know. Why would I be good at that anyway?"

...

...

Selina gave him a slow, meaningful smile. "Uncle, don’t you get it? I reviewed the past contracts. They have always been the ones begging to work with us—not the other way around."

Sure, replacing the chairman wasn’t technically a problem, but Luke’s ability... everyone knew he was a spoiled good-for-nothing rich kid. Handing him the company was basically a death sentence for it.

He even added in a patronizing, concerned voice:

Luke walked in holding the share certificates and the old transfer agreement. The entire board exchanged wary glances.

He was about to vent to Logan, but Logan just nodded. "As long as you’ve made it obvious you’re not on good terms anymore, that’s good."

The board immediately got the message.

"Don’t underestimate the value of doing grunt work. You can learn a lot that way."

Owen couldn’t hold back a smug smile.

"Young master, if you want to stay here, you’ll listen to Owen and start from the bottom. Otherwise, get out! This isn’t your playground!"

...

Oh, he got it loud and clear:

Selina: ... Because you’re so good at "feeding" (giving kills to the enemy).

The store was a gift from the Brown Family. Over the years, she’d hired a professional manager to run it and rarely went in person.

As long as they chose him over Luke, he could always claim merit and keep the company.

He felt completely secure.

The manager wiped sweat from his brow. "Then... what do you mean exactly?"

But his words cut off sharply at the sound of a shocked shout from outside the meeting room!

Luke leaned back in his chair, listening calmly.

—Luke, you love playing brothers with that bastard Logan, huh? Let’s see how you end up. Correct content is on f|re(e)w eb.n\ovel.(c)o.m

"This company—Owen has been here for five years. Even if you don’t want to credit his achievements, he’s at least worked hard. Technically it’s yours, but firing Owen the moment you show up would break everyone’s hearts."

Luke narrowed his eyes. ...

...

Owen put on that "big brother" act, all gentle and reasonable.

"That’s right. Owen’s been crucial for this company. He’s brokered many big deals. Without him, those projects will evaporate, and the losses will be huge..."

And besides...

Luke: ...? Huh?

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