Chapter 111: Having Her Back Selinaâs face turned as red as a boiled lobster at Loganâs words.
Fearing that if he kept teasing, she might just overcook, Logan shifted the topic.
"Next time, donât get drunk so easily when youâre out. And donât meet with any other members of the Carter Family alone."
Selina could understand the first partâafter all, it was because she got drunk yesterday that she... well... that happened.
But the second part? Why couldnât she meet with other members of the Carter Family alone?
Logan tucked the darker truths deep within his heart, his tone calm and indifferent.
"What I told you yesterday involves the Carter Familyâs secrets. If they find out you know, you could be in trouble."
Selina thought about it and realized he had a point.
Logan quickly pivoted the topic again. "Letâs go. Time to pay James a visit."
Selinaâs interest was instantly piqued. "James is at home waiting for me? So obedient?"
Logan gave her a half-smile, half-smirk. "Why donât we go find out?"
...
Thirty minutes later, outside the Clark Family estate.
Logan sat in the driverâs seat, his long fingers resting casually on the steering wheel, eyes fixed straight ahead.
Heâd been born from nothing but filth, yet Selina still had the memory of a mother who loved her. He wanted her to hold on to that love.
So, heâd help her.
...
Inside the Clark Family residence.
James was pacing back and forth anxiously. Earlier that morning, Jack had called, instructing that no one was to leave the estate.
James, dripping with cold sweat, nervously asked if Mr. Reid had given specific orders.
Jackâs reply had been ice-cold: "You donât need to know."
James was left to guess Loganâs intentions, anxiety nearly suffocating him.
Katie, her mind sharp as ever, suddenly said, "James, what if Selinaâs the one who offended Mr. Reid? I knew their marriage wouldnât end well. Look at thisâhow long has it been, and Mr. Reidâs already here to settle accounts."
Jamesâs face darkened, her words sparking realization.
Of course! Who else in the Clark Family could possibly offend Mr. Reid if not Selina?
It had to be that ungrateful wretch. She mustâve done something to upset Mr. Reid, dragging the entire family down with her!
Furious, James reached for his phone, intending to call Selinaâ
But just then, the sound of screeching tires echoed from outside.
The butler rushed in breathlessly. "Mr. Clark, MadamâMr. Reidâs car has arrived!"
James broke into a cold sweat, momentarily forgetting his anger at Selina.
"Quick! Open the door! Come with me to greet Mr. Reid!"
Katie and Natalia scrambled to change into new dresses, following behind James with forced grace, eager to leave a good impression on Logan.
The butler opened the door with practiced eleganceâ
And every single smile froze.
Selina stood there, casually taking in their expressions with a raised brow.
"Wow, what a warm welcome. You all lined up just for me?"
...
James choked. "Why is it you?!"
Wasnât it supposed to be Mr. Reid? Why was it Selina?!
Katieâs face twisted with frustration. Sheâd plastered on a fake smile, only to greet this wretched girl?
Natalia bit her lip, feigning concern. "Sister, did you come here without telling Mr. Reid?"
James quickly latched onto the idea. "Did you offend Mr. Reid? Iâm telling you nowâI wonât help you!"
Selina blinked slowly, her gaze dripping with amusement.
"Mr. Clark, are you senile? You believe whatever nonsense Natalia feeds you?"
Jamesâs face turned red with rage. "If you didnât offend Mr. Reid, then why did he call me?!"
Selina cut him off smoothly, her tone flat.
"Oh, you definitely offended someone. But itâs not Logan."
James felt his chest tighten, a bad feeling creeping over him.
Selinaâs smile grew wider, her voice soft but sharp enough to slice through the tension.
"The person you offended... is me."
James stumbled back a step, stunned. "What do you mean?!"
Selinaâs voice remained calm, yet each word hit like a hammer.
"It means that the one who came to settle scores with you today was never Logan. It was me all along. Get it now?"
"Youâre lying!" Katie snapped, refusing to believe that Logan would actually support Selina. "Mr. Reidâs car is still outside. Heâll be here any minute, so donât get cocky!"
Selina raised an eyebrow, her tone dripping with sarcasm.
"Oh, Loganâs car is outside. If you donât believe me, Mrs. Bryant, why donât you go check for yourself?"
The moment her words fell, the entire villa plunged into an uncomfortable silence.
James glanced nervously toward the car parked outside. Ever since Selina arrived, there hadnât been any movement from it. So...
He clenched his jaw, forcing a strained smile.
"Selina, youâve finally come home. Why isnât Mr. Reid accompanying you?"
Selina gave him a smug look. "Why would Logan come to a place as filthy as this? To watch Katie and Natalia desperately throwing themselves at him?"
"Selina!" Katie shrieked, her face contorted with rage.
"Enough! Whatâs all this noise about?" Grandpa Clarkâs voice boomed as he descended the stairs, his expression dark with annoyance.
"Selina, what exactly do you want?"
Selina didnât waste time with pleasantries. She got straight to the point.
"Where are my motherâs design drafts?"
Katieâs heart skipped a beat. She exchanged a quick, uneasy glance with Natalia.
James, who had been brimming with impatience, suddenly froze.
"What design drafts? Iâve never heard of them... Selina, what are you doing?!"
Selina casually tapped on her phone screen, her voice light and unconcerned.
"Oh, just filing a complaint. Isnât it obvious?" She shot him a sly smile. "You donât have to tell me the truth, Mr. Clark. Jackâs right outside anyway."
Raising her voice slightly, she called out, "Jack."
"Yes, maâam."
Jack pushed the door open, stepping inside without a hint of hesitation.
But then, someone else appeared behind him.
Dressed in sharp, all-black attire, his eyes carrying a faint, icy edgeâ
It was Logan.
Katie and Nataliaâs eyes widened in disbelief, their bodies trembling with fear.
James stumbled backward, his face draining of color.
"M-Mr. Reid, youâ"
Selina blinked, momentarily thrown off.
Wait... wasnât it supposed to be just Jack outside?
Loganâs gaze lazily drifted to her, his voice calm and casual.
"Whatâs wrong?"
Selina quickly regained her composure.
So, Loganâs giving me a chance to flex some borrowed authority, huh? Well, Iâm not wasting it.
Turning back to James, she smirked.
"Mr. Clark isnât being honest. Logan, what do you think we should do?"
Loganâs tone was ice-cold as he addressed James.
"Is that true, Mr. Clark?"
Jamesâs face twisted in panic, cold sweat forming at his temples.
"O-of course not... thatâs ridiculous..."
But no matter how furious he was, with Logan standing there, he didnât dare act out.
After a tense pause, he finally gritted his teeth and admitted:
"Selina, there are... a few of the design drafts here."
Selina tilted her chin slightly, her expression filled with smug satisfaction.
"Give them to me."
James hated her arrogance, his teeth grinding audibly. But with Loganâs sharp gaze burning into him, he had no choice.
"Butler, go to my collection room and bring them here."
Katieâs eyes darted toward the butler, subtly signaling him with a quick glance.
Selinaâs sharp eyes caught it immediately.
She narrowed her gaze, then smiled sweetly.
"Jack, the butlerâs getting oldâmight be hard for him to see clearly. Could you go with him?"
The butlerâs face went pale, beads of sweat trickling down his forehead.
"M-Maâam..."
Selinaâs smile grew colder.
"Whatâs wrong? Afraid to go without Katieâs permission?"
The butler wiped his sweat nervously.
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A few minutes later, Jack returned, holding a large design portfolio in his hands.
"Maâam, here you go."
The moment Selina saw it, an overwhelming emotion surged through her chest.
This was it. This was her motherâs work.
She eagerly reached to open itâ
But just then, Katie snapped.
With a furious scream, she lunged at Selina like a woman possessed, trying to snatch the designs away.
"Selina! Thatâs not your motherâs! You canât have itâAH!"
Before Katie could even reach her, Logan stepped forward with zero hesitation.
With one swift, powerful kick, he sent Katie flying across the room.
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