Chapter 135: Heâs Here Selina did this on purpose... She did it on purpose!
Katie gritted her teeth, unwilling to lose to Selina.
Suddenly, she abandoned her assertive stance and burst into tears.
"Selina, how could you say such things?! Everyone knows how hard it is to be a stepmotherâI donât blame you for hating me, but why must you assume the worst about everyone? Iâm sure my sister-in-law and Avery were only looking out for you, but you..."
Natalia also shook her head. "Sister, today is Motherâs wedding anniversaryâwhy would she deliberately cause trouble?"
Then, as if casually, she added, "Grandfather, you know how much Mother cares about Sister. If Sister were to be embarrassed, wouldnât that also reflect poorly on her as a stepmother?"
Selinaâs gaze turned icy.
These two are truly something else.
With just a few words, they had completely distanced themselves from the entire mess.
"So what youâre saying," Selinaâs tone was calm but sharp, "is that Avery and Aunt Evelyn hit me... for my own good?"
Katie quickly interjected, "Well, they are your elders. And youâve spent so many years refusing to learnâ"
"Enough."
Grandpa Clark furrowed his brows and interrupted her, his tone heavy.
"Selina, weâre all family. Why make such a fuss over something so small?"
Yes, the Bryant mother and daughter had gone overboard, but what did that have to do with Katie?
Besides, he had personally approved this wedding anniversary celebration.
If Selina was dissatisfied, wasnât that the same as publicly opposing his decision?
Avery and Evelyn exchanged glances, suddenly regaining their confidence.
As expected.
This unwanted eldest daughter was even lower than a servant.
Selina let out a cold laugh.
"Grandfather, you think that someone cursing me, calling me a thief in my own home, and wishing I were dead is... âsomething smallâ?"
Grandpa Clarkâs face turned red with irritation.
He felt a strong sense of being challenged, which he didnât appreciate.
With a loud bang, he slammed his hand on the table.
"So what if it is?! Selina, youâre an adult nowâdo you not understand that a harmonious family brings prosperity? How can you be so immature?!"
Selina stared at him, unwavering.
Once upon a time, this same grandfather had held her in his arms, telling her that even if she no longer had her mother, she still had him.
He had sworn that he would never let a mistress and her daughter take over the Clark Family.
He had promised to protect her motherâs legacy.
And yet, here he wasâsupporting their wedding anniversary celebration, standing up for the mistressâs family, and reprimanding her instead.
Grandpa Clark shifted uncomfortably under her gaze.
"Enough. If you donât want to participate, then leaveâ"
"Old Mr. Clark seems a little too harsh on Selina."
A deep, icy male voice suddenly rang out from behind.
The entire room froze.
Who dared to openly contradict Old Mr. Clark?!
Heads turnedâ
And everyone was stunned.
Logan?!
Why was Logan Reid here?!
My Godâ
The Clark Family must have incredible luck to have Mr. Reid himself attending their banquet!
James hurriedly stepped forward, smiling obsequiously.
"Mr. Reid! Please, have a seatâ"
But Loganâs expression didnât change.
He exuded a quiet yet suffocating pressure as he said indifferently, "Mr. Clark, are you bullying Mrs. Reid?"
Jamesâ smile stiffened immediately.
The crowd collectively turned to look at Selinaâ
Shocked.
Stunned.
Mr. Reid just said... âMrs. Reidâ?
Who was Mrs. Reid?!
Rumors had long circulated that Logan was already married.
Everyone had speculated who his mysterious wife was.
But now, judging by his wordsâ
Was it Selina?!
Loganâs gaze darkened.
"Seems like Mr. Clark hasnât made Selinaâs marriage public."
Jamesâ face turned an ugly shade.
Of course, he hadnât!
If it became known that Selina was married to Logan, then her status would skyrocket.
And when that happenedâ
Who would still care about Natalia?
Katie gritted her teeth.
She had thought Natalia marrying Ryan was already an incredible achievement.
But now, Selina had one-upped them all by becoming Mrs. Reid?!
Why?!
She could not allow Selina to gain the upper hand!
Katie quickly adjusted her expression, her mind racing.
She forced a gentle smile and said smoothly, "Mr. Reid, we were planning to announce it at the banquet..."
"But unfortunately, Selina caused a scene the moment she arrivedâ"
"Logan, letâs go."
Selina suddenly interrupted Katie, lowering her head with a pitiful expression, her voice dripping with mock grievance.
"The moment I arrived at the villa, Aunt Evelyn and Avery tried to hit me. Then, when my father and grandfather found out the truth, they still scolded me for being âimmature.â I really donât think I can stay in this house any longer."
She sighed dramatically, her voice laced with irony.
"Well, I suppose theyâre right. Aunt Evelyn is Aunt Katieâs sister-in-law. If she wanted to slap me, I should have just offered my face willingly. Itâs my fault for being the legitimate daughter and still thinking I could reason with the mistress and her family. Silly me."
Everyone: "..."
Katieâs face turned beet red. "Selina, stop twisting thingsâ"
"If the Clark Family doesnât welcome you, then thereâs no reason to stay."
Logan nodded indifferently, his tone as calm as ever.
"But Iâm curiousâwho exactly runs the Clark Family?"
"How is it that Avery and Evelyn get to decide who stays and who leaves?"
His sharp gaze flickered toward Grandpa Clark.
"Old Mr. Clark, what do you think?"
Grandpa Clarkâs face stiffened with embarrassment, his posture suddenly tense.
"Mr. Reid, youâre misunderstandingâof course, thatâs notâ"
"If thatâs not the case," Logan interrupted smoothly, "then Old Mr. Clark should be well aware that the Bryant Family are outsiders, whereas Selina is your actual granddaughter."
"And yet, your own granddaughter was attacked by outsiders, and instead of defending her, you chose to stand with them?"
Grandpa Clarkâs throat tightenedâhe couldnât even get a word out.
James stammered, "Katie didnât mean it like that... She just... She just thought... weâre all family, and keeping the peace is more important..."
Logan cut him off.
"Selina has me. Thatâs enough."
He tilted his head slightly, his voice cool and detached.
"Since Mr. Clark only cares about his mistress and illegitimate daughter, then thereâs no need for Selina to be part of this âfamily.â"
He didnât even raise his voiceâyet the words struck like a whip.
Mistress.
Illegitimate daughter.
Katieâs face burned with humiliation.
She wanted to explode, but she didnât dare make a scene in front of Mr. Reid.
James broke out into a cold sweat. "Mr. Reid, itâs not like that! Itâs just... You werenât here at first, and Katie thought Selina had upset you, so she...
spoke a little harshly..."
"Hah."
Logan let out a short, icy chuckleâlike he had just heard a particularly ridiculous joke.
"Oh? So because I wasnât here immediately, you and your mistress assumed that I donât care about Selinaâso it was fine to bully her?"
James opened his mouth to explain, but Loganâs voice was unhurried as he added, "Ryan isnât here either. Does that mean he doesnât care about Natalia?"
Silence.
James and Natalia froze, their faces paling.
The entire banquet hall fell into an eerie stillness.
It was Grandpa Clark who finally broke the silence after a long, suffocating pause.
"Katie."
His tone was grave.
"This situation... was indeed your fault. Apologize to Selina."
Selina raised an eyebrow.
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Oh? Grandpa Clark suddenly grew a conscience?
Of course not.
He just wanted to sweep the matter under the rug.
ÆreeÏebnovel.Æom As expected, Grandpa Clarkâs voice was calm but firm.
"Selina, there are many esteemed guests here tonight. If you have any grievances, you can discuss them in private. Donât waste everyoneâs time."
Katie was livid, but she knew she had no choice.
Receiving Grandpa Clarkâs not-so-subtle warning, she forced herself to comply.
Her lips trembled as she clenched her fists, eyes shimmering with unshed tears.
"Selina... I was too impulsive earlier. It was all my fault. I apologize."
"Letâs just... put this matter behind us, alright?"
Selina studied Katieâs face for a moment, then suddenly smiled.
Her eyes sparkled with amusement.
"Katie," she said softly, tilting her head.
"You should wipe that murderous look off your face."
Her voice dropped to a teasing whisper.
"This is just the beginning. If you canât handle it already..."
She leaned in slightly, her smile deepening.
"...how are you going to survive the rest of it?"
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