Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 424

Chapter 424: Admitted It

Logan paused, brow slightly furrowing. He was worried something was wrong with Selina.

Did the paternity test go badly? Was she in a bad mood? Or was it something so big she insisted on discussing it only at home—but now refused to go home at all?

Suddenly, a male voice broke in with a laugh.

"Hey, look at this gossip site online! It’s hilarious—they’re saying the Nelson Family is about to form a business marriage alliance with the Reid Family. Ha! They make it sound so real!"

Selina’s eyebrow arched in mild interest.

Another voice joined in with a laugh.

"But aren’t both the Nelson and Reid heirs right here? Why don’t we just ask them if it’s true?"

Scott leaned over to see the post too, amused.

"Oh, I know the guy who runs that site. His scoops are rarely wrong. Riley—you didn’t tell us you’re getting a business marriage deal?"

Riley blinked, clearly caught off guard, and then her face slowly turned red.

Seeing her reaction, the group immediately started teasing.

"Whoa—Logan, what do you say about that?"

Selina calmly watched Riley, then slowly let her gaze move over the so-called friends helping her out.

Luke was practically vibrating with anger.

What the hell is this? Business marriage? Who’s spreading this bullshit?

He knew exactly what was going on. The green-tea act was strong here.

Luke gave a sharp, mocking snort.

"You guys actually believe that? Didn’t Logan just introduce Selina as his wife? And you’re asking if he’s planning a marriage alliance?"

Riley’s friends froze, looking uneasy. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Scott tried to smooth it over with an easy smile.

"Just kidding around, Luke. Don’t take it so hard. Look—even Logan’s not saying anything."

Luke’s jaw clenched.

Oh, you’re mocking me now? Saying I’m the one overreacting?

He immediately turned his sarcasm on full blast.

"Oh? But Riley, you don’t look like you’re joking at all. If it’s such a big joke, why’re you turning red?"

Riley visibly flinched and ground her teeth.

Dammit, Luke!

Scott let out a soft chuckle, then turned to Selina, voice all gentle diplomacy.

"Selina, you’re not mad, right? We’re all friends here. We just like teasing Riley a bit. Honestly, we forgot Logan’s already married. That was insensitive, I’m sorry."

"But hey, it’s just a rumor. Nothing to get upset over."

Luke nearly exploded.

Son of a—!

He was about to roll up his sleeves and start cussing them out when Logan set down his wine glass, lifted his eyes, and said coolly:

"Who said it’s a rumor?"

Luke: "...?"

LOGAN WHAT ARE YOU DOING? If you’re being held hostage blink twice!

The entire room froze. Everyone’s eyes bounced between Logan and Riley.

If this "business alliance" wasn’t a rumor...then that meant...

Scott looked startled for a second, then gave an eager grin.

"Not a rumor? Wait, Logan—are you saying there’s something going on behind the scenes?"

Logan nodded calmly.

"I don’t see much of the Reid Family these days, but I did hear my grandfather mention plans to arrange a business marriage with the Nelson Family."

That was it.

Riley’s vague hint was one thing, but hearing Logan confirm "business marriage" made it real. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Everyone in the room exchanged looks, glancing at Selina with barely hidden curiosity.

Figures she isn’t the favored one after all.

No matter how perfect the public image of their marriage was, that was all for show.

They all grew up in this world. They knew there was no such thing as genuine love in a powerful family marriage. Especially not with someone like Logan.

And now, in front of Mrs. Reid, he was acknowledging plans to marry Riley as part of a business deal.

What was she supposed to think?

Luke was practically vibrating with panic, shooting Selina worried glances, bracing for her to blow up and start flipping tables.

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