Chapter 212: Selina in Danger Selina instinctively wanted to turn her headâbut she forced herself not to. "It has nothing to do with me. I donât need to know."
Jacob seemed to see right through her. "Is it that you donât care to ask, or you donât dare to?"
A subtle difference in words, but a world apart in meaning.
If she didnât care to ask, it meant she didnât care about Logan at allâindifferent to whoever he was with.
If she didnât dare, it meant she cared too much... so much she feared hearing the answer.
Selina frowned slightly, refusing to fall for the trap. "I donât want to hear anything that has to do with Angelica."
Jacobâs smile deepened. "Then... do you like Logan?"
Selina was sure Jacob had been sent by the universe just to mess with her. Why did he always ask the kind of questions she couldnât answer?
Seeing she remained silent, Jacobâs gaze flickered, but he didnât press further.
At the ski resort, Selina had just strapped into her skis when she saw Logan striding toward her.
"This terrain is too steep for beginners. Iâll take you somewhere safer," he said.
Selina glanced at Angelica behind him, her chest tightening. "Iâll listen to Mr. Carterâheâs my instructor."
"Selina," Angelica chimed in sweetly, "donât be so stubborn. Canât you just talk things through? Even if youâre upset, donât risk your safety over it."
She added innocently, "Loganâs already taught me the basics of skiing. From here on out, he can focus on teaching you. Donât feel like youâre in the way."
Loganâs eyes shot Angelica a cold warning.
Selina nearly choked from the overwhelming scent of fake innocence.
She knew Angelica was provoking herâand damn it, it was working.
"Iâll show you a few basics," Jacob said, handing her the poles. "Keep your balance when youâSelina!"
Before he could finish, Selina had already bent her knees and launched herself down the slope.
"Careful! Donât go too fast!"
She didnât want to see Logan and Angelica together anymore. Out of sight, out of mind. But as a beginner, Selina had trouble controlling her speed on the way down.
Thankfully, Jacob stayed close, offering guidance, and before long she was getting the hang of it. Her movements became more fluid, more confident.
She waved at Jacob from a short distance away, then turned and glided toward another slopeânever once sparing Logan a glance.
Jacob chuckled under his breath. "Looks like I win today, Logan. Selina doesnât seem too interested in speaking to you."
Logan narrowed his eyes. "You sure know how to wedge yourself in."
Jacob feigned innocence. "Now, nowâdonât blame me. Youâre the one who got too close to Angelica. Iâm just taking the opportunity you gave me."
Loganâs expression turned cold.
Jacob spun his ski poles playfully. "Anyway, Iâm off to find Selina. Logan, enjoy your time with Miss Angelicaâ"
"Selina! Whatâs wrong?!"
Just then, Lukeâs panicked voice rang out from nearby. "Stop! You need to stop!"
Both menâs heads snapped toward the sound.
Selinaâwho moments ago had been skiing confidentlyâwas suddenly off-balance. Her skis tilted sharply to the left, and she was hurtling toward a safety barrier at dangerous speed.
If she hit it, it would be bad. Really bad.
The resort was secure, but no one had expected this.
Luke was frantic, yelling to the ski instructors, "Help her! Hurry!"
The shift happened so fast.
Jacobâs eyes widened, muscles tensingâbut before he could move, the man beside him had already disappeared.
Logan, sensing danger, bolted like a storm the instant he saw her veer off course. Wind cut through the air as he raced after herâhis entire focus locked on her.
"Give me your hand!" he shouted, closing the distance in seconds.
Two minutes earlier, Selina had already noticed something was wrong with her skis. Despite trying her best to maintain balance, the skis kept veering left. She forced herself to stay calm, trying multiple ways to stop, but her speed only increased.
And then she heard a manâs voiceâ"Give me your hand."
Selinaâs chaotic thoughts suddenly cleared. "Logan?"
"Itâs me."
Seeing that she was about to crash into the guardrail, Loganâs expression darkened. "Trust me!"
Without hesitation, Selina used all her strength to leap into his arms. Logan timed it perfectly and pulled her in. The force of the impact sent them both crashing into the snow.
She heard a loud bangâit sounded like a body slamming into a rock.
Selina felt the world spin. She was dizzy, but strangely, she didnât feel any pain.
They only came to a stop when a tree finally broke their fall. When she lifted her head, she realized she was lying in Loganâs arms. The man held her tightly with both arms.
"Youâre safe now. Donât be afraid."
Selina stared blankly as she sat up.
They had rolled all the way down, and while she seemed unharmed, Loganâs hands were covered in bloody scratches. Red drops stained the snow, jarring and stark.
Luke and Jacob had arrived with a team.
Loganâs wounds were still bleeding, but he didnât care. He scooped Selina into his arms and said in a low, steady voice, "Get the doctor. Sheâs a little shaken."
Luke panicked. "Youâre hurt tooâlet them take care of you first."
"Itâs nothing."
His voice carried a quiet strength, and Selinaâs eyes turned red with emotion. Most of her earlier anger melted away.
Her heart swelled with warmth. She wanted to thank him, but just as she was about to speak, a shrill voice interrupted.
"Logan, are you okay? You scared me half to death! Are you hurt?"
Angelicaâs eyes were red, tears streaming down her cheeks. "I was watching so anxiously from outside the slopeâwhy were you so reckless? You couldâve sent the bodyguards to help!"
Then she turned to Selina with a falsely concerned tone. "Selina, you shouldnât have pushed yourself if you didnât know how to ski. Now look, Logan got hurt because of you!"
Every word was dripping with blame.
Selina felt a sharp stab in her chest.
Logan ignored Angelicaâs rant, gently touching Selinaâs forehead. "Are you alright? Were you scared?"
Her thoughts were a messâconfused and tangled. "Iâm fine!"
She abruptly jumped out of his arms and stumbled to the side. The next second, Angelica rushed up to Logan. "Logan, let me see your wounds!"
Logan frowned deeply, about to say something, but Selina had already turned away.
Luke looked between the two women, then cautiously walked over to Selina. "The doctorâs here. Want me to take you over?"
"No need. I just want to go back to my room and rest."
Loganâs voice came from behind. "Go get checked. Be good."
Selina stiffened, quickened her steps, and fled the scene.
Watching her leave, Jacob let out a mocking chuckle. "Logan, donât worry about Selina anymore. Youâd better focus on teaching Angelica."
With that, he quickly caught up to Selina. "The roadâs long. You canât walk back alone. Iâll drive you."
Selina hesitated, then gave a slight nod.
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