Chapter 156: Playing Dumb to Outsmart the Smart Outside the Carter estateâ
The moment Logan stepped out, he saw Selina waiting by the entrance.
Selina hung up the phone and immediately changed her plans, asking the driver to take her to the Carter Family estate.
As soon as she arrived, she saw Logan walking out of the villa. "Logan, are you alright?" she asked, concerned.
Logan smiled with a slight curve of his lips. "Mrs. Reid, what brings you here?"
Selina replied naturally, "I was worried about you."
A sudden flutter of unfamiliar emotion gripped his heart, and it felt as if it was soaking in honey. "Donât worry," he said with a relaxed smile, "Iâm not missing any limbs."
Selina frowned in disapproval. "You know Carter Family has no good intentions. Why are you still here? Donât come again next time."
Logan couldnât help but laugh softly. "Alright, Iâll listen to Mrs. Reid."
Jack, silently driving, thought to himself: "..."
This time, no one dared to cross the boss. In fact, the boss had just taken 5% of Carter Familyâs shares from Old Mr. Carter. The entire Carter Family was terrified that the truth about their adoption might be exposed, and they feared the bossâs methods. They were all angry but dared not speak out.
Jack had already figured out Mr. Reidâhe was clearly pretending to be pitiful to gain his wifeâs sympathy!
Upon arriving at the villa, Jack received a message: "Sir, tomorrow is the City A University mobilization meeting. The president has invited you to attend. Will you go?"
Logan pondered for a moment. "Didnât Mrs. Reid say her design competition spot was taken?"
So, of course, he had to go.
Mrs. Reid hadnât asked Jacob for help but instead complained to him. He was quite satisfied with that.
The next day.
Selina woke up and started looking for a dress. Miller Butler, standing by, asked, "Madam, do you have any events today? Would you like a stylist to come over?"
"No need, itâs not that fancy."
Selina picked out a simple dress. "Today is our schoolâs mobilization meeting. Weâre about to graduate, and the president and the board of trustees will be giving speeches."
It was a tradition at City A University to hold a banquet for the seniors during the second semester of their senior year.
Miller Butler suddenly said, "How coincidental! Sir is actually one of the board members. He could take you there."
Selina froze for a moment. Hmm? Is Logan really that free these days?
When they arrived at the grand hall, Selina looked around to make sure no one was watching. "Iâll get out here."
Loganâs tone was gentle. "Alright."
She didnât want her classmates to know about her relationship with Logan, so she quietly got out of the car. But after walking only a few steps, she heard a wave of gasps.
Selina instinctively turned around and locked eyes with Logan. "You..."
Logan casually responded, "I just happen to be walking this way too."
The manâs fingertips lightly brushed her collarbone, adjusting her collar, and then leaned in slightly, lowering his voice, "See you in a bit."
Selina: "..."
After Logan left, she immediately heard a group of girls excitedly screaming, "Ahh, isnât that Mr. Reid, the board member?"
"Isnât that Selina with him? Wow, if Mr. Reid could help me fix my collar, thatâd be amazing!"
"Dream on! But why would Mr. Reid bring Selina to school?"
"Maybe Mr. Reid is in love with Selina!"
...
Natalia hid behind a corner, her gaze dark and vengeful as she overheard their conversation.
Selina, Selina, again Selina! She was supposed to be the center of attention today, but once again, Selina stole her spotlight!
"Natalia?" A male voice suddenly interrupted her thoughts.
Natalia quickly adjusted her expression and smiled lightly. "And you are?"
The man, flattering, responded, "Iâm Tom Hanks. I was the one who sent you the birthday gift!"
Natalia remembered him now. Tom was the heir of Hanks Group and had always treated her like a goddess.
Nataliaâs eyes gleamed with a plan, and she blinked back tears. "Sorry, Iâve been so tired lately that I didnât recognize you right away. Itâs because of my sister... never mind, itâs nothing."
Tom immediately frowned. "Selina again? Natalia, did she bully you?"
Natalia sighed. "I got my spot in the design competition through my own efforts, but Selina insists on stealing it... Itâs not a big deal, though. Iâm just worried our sisterhood is becoming strained... sigh."
"Natalia, youâre just too kind!" Tom said, anger flashing in his eyes. "Donât worry, I wonât let Selina bully you anymore!"
Natalia put on a worried expression, pretending to soothe him, but actually provoking him. "Donât act impulsively. Even though my sister likes to bully me, after all, weâre still sisters. I can just let it slide..."
Tom, wanting to defend his goddess, stormed straight to the backstage.
A sly smile flickered in Nataliaâs eyes.
The banquet began, and after the president and board members gave their speeches, the students started chatting among themselves.
Logan changed out of his suit and put on a white trench coat, preparing to look for Selina.
Selina was sitting in a corner reading a magazine when a waiter approached, holding a glass of wine. The wine spilled directly onto her!
She quickly turned around, and the wine splashed all over her clothes.
The waiter nervously apologized. "Iâm so sorry! It wasnât intentional..."
Selina narrowed her eyes.
She was sitting in the corner, where no one usually passed by. This waiter had come straight toward her, and the timing was too perfectâit had spilled all over her. If she hadnât moved just now, it wouldâve landed right on her face.
The waiterâs eyes darted around, panic rising as he begged, "Selina, I truly didnât mean to! I know youâre from a wealthy family, I canât afford to offend you. Please, show mercy and forgive me!"
"I donât have enough money to compensate you, but Iâm willing to kneel to apologize..."
People started turning their heads to look.
Most of the people there were university students, and they had never seen someone so ready to kneel just like that.
As they saw Selinaâs icy expression, they began to feel even more pity for the waiter.
Someone tried to persuade, "He didnât mean it, Selina. Just let it go."
Others frowned, their eyes turning disdainful. "Selina, your family might be rich, but this is school. Itâs not a place for you to bully others."
At that moment, Natalia walked over. "Sister, whatâs going on?"
The waiter seemed to find his ally and started crying out loud, "Miss Natalia, please save me! I ruined Miss Clarkâs dress, I donât want to die! I can kneel and apologize!"
The murmurs around them faded, and all eyes turned to Selina.
Natalia hesitated before asking, "Sister, are you hurt?"
Selina scoffed, realizing Nataliaâs intentions. It was clear that the waiter was part of her scheme.
Natalia sighed. "Sister, youâre not even hurt. Why get upset over this? Even though youâre the eldest daughter of Clark Family, Dad always said we should act like ordinary students at school, not use our wealth to push people around. This..."
The crowd murmured praises for Natalia. The two sisters may have been family, but they handled things very differently.
After speaking, Natalia turned back to the waiter, gently comforting him. "Itâs okay, it was just a glass of wine. Iâll talk to my sister, donât worry."
The waiter gratefully thanked her, "Miss Natalia, youâre such a good person! No wonder everyone likes you! Unlike some people who are so petty..."
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ï¤Chapter 155: Loganâs Childhood Identity Apocalypse: The Supporting Actress Made a Comeback ï¤Chapter 739 - 395 Bite back Shadow Slave ï¤Chapter 2468 Home Bitter Home A proud glint flashed in Nataliaâs eyes. "Sister, what do you think? Itâs just a glass of wine, letâs make a big problem smaller, okay?"
Loganâs eyes narrowed sharply as he prepared to step forward.
But Selina gave a soft laugh and spoke meaningfully.
"Natalia, are you sure itâs just a glass of wine?"