Chapter 274: Like a Loyal Puppy The Reid family was full of schemersâcollectively they probably had three thousand tricks up their sleeves. So how on earth did they end up raising a Luke?
Selina couldnât even be bothered to explain. She replied casually, "Yeah, Iâm so touched to have a friend like that."
Luke: "..." Why did that sound kind of sarcastic?
But as a naive marshmallow, he didnât think too hard about it. "Didnât you say you had a custom ring made? Itâs ready. Want to go pick it up?"
Selina was surprised. "Already?"
She had sent Rowanâs design sketches to one of the Reid Groupâs jewelry factories. Usually it would take a month, minimum. She hadnât expected it to be done in just ten days.
Luke sounded a bit smug. "Of course! Do you know whose factory that is?"
It was his. Sure, he didnât actually manage it, but it was under his name, and heâd personally followed up. How could they not take it seriously?
Selina was tempted. She really wanted to see the ring Rowan had designed for her in real life.
They agreed on the spot, and Luke drove over to Sapphire Valley Villa to pick her up. Selina went upstairs to change, then came down just as Miller Butler passed by.
"Maâam, are you heading out?"
"Yeah, Iâm going to pick up the ring."
"Mister just finished his video meeting and said heâll go with you. Could you wait a moment?"
Selina nodded. "Okay."
Just then, Luke showed up, waving her over. "Come on, letâs go!"
Selina started, "Logan said he wanted toâ"
Before she could finish, Luke had already pushed her into the car, bouncing with excitement. "Let me tell you, I personally invested in this factory. I made sure everything was top-notch. The materials they used for your ring? Best of the best. Itâs going to be incredible!"
Selina suddenly felt like Luke was a golden retriever wagging his tail, proudly bringing her a bone and begging for praise.
But she hadnât forgotten Miller Butlerâs message. "Shouldnât we wait forâ"
"No way, I canât wait anymore," Luke said, rubbing his hands together.
He was dying to show her the surprise. Before she could say anything else, the car sped off.
After a long moment of silence, Selina figured she should text Logan and explain.
She typed out a message but paused before sending it. A thought hit her. "Wait a minuteâhow did you even know I had a ring custom-made?"
It was true Luke had followed up with the factory, but how did he even know to do that?
Luke blinked. "You didnât know?"
"Know what?"
He pulled out his phone and showed her a Twitter post. "Riley tweeted about it ten days ago. Said you were getting a custom ring. Angelicaâs fans flamed her for it. Arenât you two friends? You didnât see it?"
"..." If she didnât know Luke was a clueless puppy, she wouldâve thought he was being passive-aggressive.
Selina was speechless. "You really think Riley considers me a friend?"
"Wait..." Lukeâs expression turned serious.
Selinaâs eyes lit up. "You figured something out?!"
Luke sat upright, face grim. "You mean Riley posted that tweet just to... get yelled at?"
His tone turned panicked. "Is she... psychologically unstable?!"
Selina: "..."
She slumped back in her seat, stared at the ceiling, and said lifelessly, "Just drive. Iâm tired."
Forget it. Rileyâs acting skills were too good. It made sense that Luke couldnât see through her. He even thought Bella was a good person.
Still, Luke quietly deleted Rileyâs contact and unfollowed her on Twitter.
Yepâif Selina didnât like someone, there had to be a reason.
The car pulled into DY Street, a bustling luxury shopping district packed with high-end brands. Luke, ever the gentleman, opened the door for Selina.
As she stepped out, a strange feeling hit herâlike she was forgetting something.
Hmm... what was it?
She vaguely recalled needing to message someone...
Eh, probably not important.
...
Sapphire Valley Villa.
Logan stepped out of his study, the quiet emptiness of the villa immediately catching his attention. His brows lifted slightly. "Whereâs Mrs. Reid?"
Jackâs expression twisted into something awkward.
How should he put this?
Should he say "Maâam forgot what you told her and ran off with Young Master Luke"? If he phrased it like that, would Luke live to see tomorrowâs sunrise?
"Iâm not sure if I should say..."
"Say it."
Jack swallowed hard, steeling himself like a soldier marching to his doom. "The wedding rings are ready. Madam was excited to see them... so she went to DY Street first."
Logan was silent for a long moment.
Then he let out a low chuckle, casual but layered. "Oh? She went alone?"
Jack, already preparing for the worst, took a breath and tried to make peace with the universe. Young Master Luke, I really tried.
"...No, she went with Young Master Luke."
"Mm." Loganâs face remained surprisingly calm. "Letâs go."
"To... to where?"
Logan shot him a knowing look, didnât answer, and walked out.
Jack had the distinct feeling a metaphorical blade had just grazed his scalp. He said a silent prayer for Selina and Lukeâs well-being.
...
DY Street Commercial Plaza.
Inside the cityâs largest jewelry storeâLukeâs store, though few people knew he was the real ownerâSelina and Luke stepped through the doors and were immediately greeted by a hostess, who guided them to a VIP lounge.
"Miss Clark, please wait a moment. Your order is readyâIâll have someone bring it out."
As the hostess left, Luke leaned over, sounding slightly sour. "Iâm really curious... how amazing could Loganâs taste in rings be?"
He had wanted to gift Selina a custom wedding ring himself, but Jack told him Logan had already handled itâand not to interfere.
His surprise had died before it even had the chance to be delivered. So now, Luke had to see what Logan picked.
Soon, a woman who looked like a manager came in carrying a velvet tray.
Lukeâs eyes lit up as he rubbed his hands together. "Letâs see what Mr. Perfectâs taste is likeâwait, this is it?"
This?
On the tray were two platinum rings. Plain, unimaginative. The kind you could find at any mall jewelry counter. They didnât even meet the standard of "custom."
This was Loganâs idea of style?
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Selina instantly felt her temper flare.
Excuse me?! Rowan designed those rings! If anyone here lacked taste, it was definitely Luke.
She marched over, ready to give him a full analysis of just how brilliant the rings wereâwhen she stopped cold.
Because those two plain platinum rings?
They werenât the ones she ordered.
They werenât Rowanâs design.
Selinaâs eyes narrowed.
Where the hell are the real rings?