Chapter 146: She Has No Right Rose grew more and more enthusiastic as she spoke, her voice rising with every word.
"Selina doesnât even know who Gordon is! Cousin, no matter how kind-hearted you are, you shouldnât associate with someone like that. A country bumpkin like her? How laughable!"
She deliberately raised her voice, drawing the attention of the surrounding shoppers.
People began to murmur, their expressions full of intrigue and disdain.
âThe so-called eldest daughter of the Clark Family doesnât even know who Gordon is?
âNo wonder. A person raised in the countryside canât just magically transform into high society material.
Bella let Rose finish her insults, then put on a show of false disapproval.
"Rose, thatâs enough. If someone overhears, they might think weâre gossiping behind her back. That wouldnât be very nice..."
"What? Am I wrong? Why shouldnât I say it?" Rose scoffed.
"Unlike you, Cousin, she has no accomplishments, no noble upbringing. Youâre from an esteemed family, highly educated, with a successful career.
How can Selina even compare?"
Gordonâs brows furrowed.
Who were these women?
And why were they being so openly hostile toward his Selina?
Not to mention, they spoke about attending his art exhibition as if it were some glorious privilege.
Interesting.
They looked down on Selina?
Fine.
Then they wouldnât be attending his exhibitionâhe wouldnât be welcoming them.
Gordon was just about to step forward whenâ
The two women spotted Selina first.
"Oh? Selina? What a coincidence! Are you here shopping for clothes?"
Bella put on an expression of surprise, glancing around before feigning confusion.
"Logan isnât with you? And this gentleman..."
Before she could finish, Rose sneered.
"Oh, Miss Clark. Word is youâre quite the social butterflyâalways surrounded by different men. Whoâs the lucky one this time?"
Rose had heard that Logan had married a woman named Selina.
How could she accept this? Originally, the Hayes Family and the Reid Family had an engagement, and she had always thought that Logan was her future brother-in-law.
And yet, this title had been stolen by a no-name bumpkin.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.
Her disdain was unconcealed as she smirked.
"Tsk, tsk. Some people have no tasteâthey reject Gordonâs art exhibition but have no issue parading around with random men. What can you expect from a countryside girl?"
Gordonâs face darkened.
"Young lady, I advise you not to slander Selina."
Rose let out a sharp laugh.
"Cousin, did I hear that right? This random old man is telling me not to insult Selina? Thatâs hilarious!"
Bella sighed dramatically.
"Rose, maybe we shouldnât assume things. What if this gentleman and Selina donât have that kind of relationship?"
Rose snorted.
"Cousin, youâre too naive. You come from an elite familyâyouâve never needed money, never lacked power. You wouldnât understand how low some people can go just for money."
She sneered.
"Shopping with an old man? Who knows what kind of dirty little deal they have?"
Selina had been in a good mood today.
She hadnât intended to destroy anyone.
But some people just begged for it.
She folded her arms and tilted her head mockingly.
"You seem awfully familiar with how these âtransactionsâ work. Hmm? Speaking from experience?"
"Youâ!"
Roseâs face flushed crimson, her words stuck in her throat.
Selina brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, smiling.
"Bella, seems like you didnât learn your lesson last time. Do I need to remind you again?"
Bellaâs expression stiffened.
She opened her mouth, but before she could say anything, Selina had already turned to Gordon and tugged his arm.
"Uncle, letâs go. Weâre here to shop, not to waste time on nonsense."
Gordon nodded in approval.
No point ruining their day over a couple of nobodies.
With that, he proceeded to buy Selina over a dozen outfits.
...
Bella sat there seething.
She had no outlet for her frustration, but just as Selina and Gordon were checking out, she suddenly spoke up.
"Selina, these clothes must cost well over a million. Letting this... uncle buy them for youâdonât you think thatâs a little inappropriate?"
She deliberately stressed the word âuncle,â hoping to plant doubts in the minds of the people around them.
Rose couldnât hold back anymore.
She smirked and muttered, her voice dripping with maliceâ
"Cousin, for some people, a million is just part of their... nightly earnings. Not getting anything out of it would be a waste, wouldnât it?"
Selinaâs gaze turned ice-cold.
Bella sighed helplessly, "I admit I was wrong last time. Iâve been meaning to find a chance to make it up to you. Since you refused the Gordon exhibition tickets, how about I cover todayâs expenses as compensation?"
She then glanced at Gordon, biting her lip hesitantly.
"But Selina... you are a married woman. You should keep your distance from this gentleman. A million isnât a small amount, and Iâd hate for rumors to spread and damage your reputation."
Selina let out a cold laugh.
Miss Hayes truly was a master at manipulating words.
With just a few sentences, she had twisted the narrative entirelyânow, Selina was the one "cheating in her marriage" and getting caught red-handed.
Rose, looking pleased with herself, turned to the cashier.
"You heard that, right? Charge todayâs bill to the Hayes Family. Some people really lucked out, running into my cousinâotherwise, theyâd have to keep sleeping with men for money. Who knows, they might even catch something from it."
Bella handed over her card, looking every bit the gracious benefactor.
Gordon, however, found the whole thing so absurd, he actually laughed.
Did these two idiots really think they could buy his Selina off with a measly million?
Stepping forward, he instinctively moved to shield Selina behind himâonly for her to grab his wrist and hold him back.
Gordon was confused until he saw the mischievous smirk curling at her lips.
Gordon: "..."
Oh no.
He suddenly had a very bad feeling.
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He shut up.
Sure enough, the next moment, Selinaâs demeanor shifted entirely.
She pouted sweetly, her voice dripping with feigned innocence.
"Oh my, are you jealous because someoneâs willing to spend money on me? Miss Hayes, pleaseâwhatâs a mere million? My uncle will pay for me~"
Bellaâs eyes lit up with satisfaction.
Selina really was an idiot.
She had walked straight into the trap.
Once this scandal spread, letâs see if Logan would still defend her!
Bella, however, maintained an expression of concern.
"Selina, donât do this. I know heâs not really your uncle. I... Iâll keep your secret, but you have to promise me youâll cut ties with this man, okay?"
She sighed dramatically.
"Iâm Loganâs friend. I canât stand by and let him be deceived like this. You need to end things with this man before itâs too late."
Her tone was full of forced sincerity, like she was truly pleading with a cheating wife to change her ways.
How tragic.
If only it werenât all an act.
Selina chuckled softly.
"Miss Hayes, are you trying to discipline me on my husbandâs behalf? Thatâs odd. What gives you the right to interfere in my marriage?"
Bellaâs eyes turned red-rimmed.
"Selina, Logan and I have always been close. But because of you, I lost him... And now, I canât bear to see you take him for granted after stealing him away from me."
Selinaâs eyes gleamed with amusement.
"Oh? I stole Logan from you?"
She slowly repeated the words, then mockingly gasped.
"Bella, your ability to distort the truth is truly unparalleled. Iâm so impressed."
"Youâ!"
Bellaâs eyes brimmed with unshed tears, each drop falling onto the marble floor, pitifully delicate.
Rose, instantly outraged, lashed out.
"Selina! Did my cousin say anything wrong?! What do you mean âdistorting the truthâ? Youâre the one whoâs unfaithful! Sheâs just worried about Mr.
Reid!"
"Besides, they grew up together! Childhood sweethearts! Of course, she has the right to lecture you! You should be grateful andâ"
"She has no such right."
Roseâs rant was abruptly cut off by a voice as cold as ice.
The entire store fell silent.
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And there stood Logan.
His dark gaze was sharp and unreadable, a hint of amusement lingering at the corner of his lips, but the air around him was frigidly oppressive.
"So this is the famous Hayes Family upbringing?"
"Truly... eye-opening."