Chapter 182: Helping Selinaâs Archenemy Logan trembled slightly under her gaze and grabbed her hand. "Whatâs wrong?"
Selina pouted angrily at him.
If he could give Angelica a villa worth two billion, it meant they had known each other for a long timeâmaybe even been through life-and-death situations together.
Being friends with a woman like that... no taste, no standards!
She shook off his hand, took a step back, and stomped down the stairs. "Iâm full. Not hungry."
Logan raised an eyebrow.
She walked into the kitchen and grabbed two pieces of bread. Logan, standing nearby, glanced at her and said in a deep, magnetic voice, "Mrs. Reid, didnât you just say you werenât hungry?"
Selina froze mid-action, suddenly feeling guilty about being caught in a lie.
But then she thoughtâwhy should she feel guilty?!
She puffed up her cheeks. "Iâm allowed to change my mind, arenât I?"
Loganâs gaze lingered on her. His voice was low and amused as he chuckled. "At least Mrs. Reid has some self-awareness."
Selina nearly choked, instantly annoyed.
"Iâm going to school. Logan, donât follow me."
Miller Butler hesitated. "Sir, is Madam upset?"
Even the usual "Mr. Reid" was goneâshe was calling him by his first name now.
Logan, however, wasnât angry. He let out a low chuckle. "Iâll take care of it."
...
At school, Selina found herself unable to focus. Her mind kept drifting back to Logan.
She ended up taking leave and heading home, throwing herself onto her bed, refusing to think about anything else.
...
Meanwhile, Katie excitedly clung to Angelica. "Angelica, youâre truly my good daughter! Just one tweet, and Selinaâs entire plan collapsed. Thank goodness you came backâotherwise, I wouldnât know what to do!"
Angelica exuded confidence. "When are Natalia and Ryan getting married?"
Katie hesitated. "It seems like the Carter family still has some doubts about Natalia..."
"Iâll take care of that. The sooner she marries into the Carter family, the better. As for me, I must have Mr. Reid."
"Alright, alright. Weâll do as you say."
Angelica looked down on this mother-daughter duo, thinking they were nothing but useless, but she maintained a gentle facade. "Mom, I heard the family is in deep troubleâour investors are pulling out?"
Katieâs face turned dark at the mention. The Drake family had led the charge in withdrawing investments, and people were saying Clark Family favored a mistress and her illegitimate daughter, making them unworthy of business deals. James had been furious and, as usual, blamed everything on her.
"Mom, donât worry. I have a plan."
Angelica headed straight for Jamesâs study. "Uncle Clark, donât worry about the money."
James knew his stepdaughter was capable, but Clark Group wasnât short by just a million or twoâit had a ten-billion-dollar hole. How could he not be worried?!
All because of that ungrateful Selinaâif not for her, Clark Family wouldnât be in this mess...
"Uncle Clark, Mr. Reid gave me a villa. He also promised me one more favor."
James was stunned. "Mr. Reid... You mean Logan?!"
Angelicaâs red lips curled. "Of course."
"Good, good!" James was ecstatic. "Angelica, the future of Clark Family depends on you! That unfilial Selina married Mr. Reid but has only brought us trouble. She doesnât care about the family at all. Youâre the one who truly thinks of us!"
Angelica smiled in satisfaction. "Iâll go to Reid Group now."
...
Half an hour later, at Reid Group.
"Sir, Miss Angelica is here."
Loganâs eyes narrowed slightly. "What does she want?"
"She said you promised her two conditions four years ago, and sheâs here to ask you to fulfill them."
Jackâs tone was hesitant. Not long ago, Logan had finally found the woman from four years ago. Jack had investigated this so-called superstar Angelica, and he felt there was something off about her. Her gaze was sharp, almost venomousânothing like the woman Logan had described.
But after extensive verification, this was indeed the woman from four years ago. She even knew about the two conditions, so there was no mistake.
Loganâs expression remained unreadable. "Let her up."
Angelica wore a striking red dress, her makeup bold and elegant. Usually composed, she couldnât stop her heart from skipping a beat when she saw Logan.
This man, with his regal presence, made her pulse race. So what if he was married to Selina? That country bumpkinâif Angelica wanted to take something from her, she would.
"Mr. Reid, you once promised me that you would fulfill any request I made. Does that promise still stand?"
Loganâs expression remained unreadable, his thin lips curling slightly. "Speak."
Angelicaâs heartbeat quickened. "Clark Group has been cornered by my sister and is on the verge of collapse. But this company is Uncle Clarkâs lifeâs work. I canât bear to see it fail. I hope Mr. Reid will lend a helping hand."
Loganâs voice was indifferent, purely businesslike. "I promised you two conditions. Is this one of them?"
Angelica swallowed, slightly nervous. "Yes."
Loganâs response was cool and detached. "Jack will coordinate with you. Once these two matters are settled, we have no reason to be in contact again. Jack, see her out."
Angelica had barely been in his office for two minutes before being dismissed.
A wave of frustration surged within her. She was supposed to be Loganâs "lifesaver," yet he wouldnât even spare her a proper glance?!
But that was fine. There was plenty of timeâshe could take things slowly.
Angelicaâs eyes flickered with calculation. She went to the restroom, smudged her lipstick slightly, draped a silk scarf around her neck, and sent a message to her agent: [Everythingâs ready. Let the reporters in. Take plenty of photos.]
...
Jack escorted her downstairs and soon returned. "Sir, Angelica asked for 10 billion."
"Give it to her."
Jack knew better than to question Loganâs decisions, but he still hesitated.
"Sir, Angelica is injecting the money into Clark Group. Madam despises Angelica. If you help her, Madam will be furious."
Loganâs lips pressed into a thin line.
Selina had been upset this morningâprobably because of the villa. Now, with him funding Clark Group with 10 billion, it was essentially helping her enemy. She would definitely be unhappy.
But Angelica had saved his life. He still remembered that girl, covered in blood.
freÄwÄbnovel.com He owed Angelica a life.
Two promises. A villa.
Once this debt was repaid, there would be no further ties between them.
...
Selina had slept through lunch, completely ignoring Miller Butlerâs calls.
When she woke up in the afternoon, she saw nearly eighty unread messagesâsome comforting, some gloating, some mocking.
She frowned, opened Twitter, and her expression darkened.
The news that Logan had injected 10 billion into Clark Groupâand that Angelica had been seen entering and leaving Reid Groupâwas trending at the very top.
The entire upper circle of City A was discussing it. Social media was in an uproar.
Logan had always made his distaste for Clark Group clear. Yet now, he was funding them with 10 billion? And why? Of courseâfor Angelica.
The powerful Reid Group CEO and the dazzling superstarâthe perfect couple.
Ten billion, just because Angelica asked. A villa, given away without hesitation. If this isnât love, what is?
[Angelica once mentioned overseas that she had someone she liked. Could it have been Mr. Reid all along?]
[They look amazing together!]
[Some jealous woman must be crying in a corner. She worked so hard to ruin Clark Groupâs reputation, and now our Angelica is bringing it back to life.]
[A country bumpkin could never reach Angelicaâs level. Let her stay bitter.]
Selinaâs mind buzzed.
Ten billion for Clark Group...
She kept scrolling.
[I also heard that when Angelica left Reid Group, her lipstick was smudged, her clothes were messy, and she had a scarf wrapped around her neck to cover something. What do you guys think...]
[Wait, could they have... right there in the office?! Such a passionate couple!]
Selinaâs phone slipped from her hand and hit the floor.
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