Chapter 53: Are They the Same Person?
Selina snapped back to reality, nearly cursing in her head: ...
Damn, this wasnât someone who looked like Loganâthis was Logan!
What was he doing here?
Selina couldnât help glancing behind him. It wasnât like Logan to be on vacation in a small town.
Swallowing hard, she forced a smile. "Mr. Reid, what a coincidence."
Logan narrowed his eyes meaningfully.
He had followed the trail to BW Town, uncovering that the hacker he was tracking had lived in this villa for a time. Yet when he arrived, the door was opened by none other than Mrs. Reid herself.
It was becoming increasingly clear that Mrs. Reid was hiding something from him.
Loganâs lips curved into a faint smile as he played along. "Not a coincidence. I came here for you."
"Uh, what?"
Selina was stunned.
Heâd traveled all this way to find *her*?
She was about to ask why, but Logan cut her off with a nonchalant glance upward.
"Are you here for something?"
Selina felt as though Logan was leading her along, but before she could process it fully, she blurted out, "This is my house. I came to retrieve my motherâs photos."
Her house? Loganâs suspicions grew sharper.
His lips quirked into a knowing smile, but he didnât press further. "Letâs go, Mrs. Reid."
Without thinking, Selina refused, "I still have something toâ"
Before she could finish, Loganâs calm gaze swept over her. His expression was neutral, but there was an unmistakable hint of a threat in his eyes.
"..." Selina immediately backpedaled, forcing a smile. "But since youâve come all this way, Mr. Reid, I canât turn you down. Letâs go home. Right now."
Logan seemed satisfied with her sudden compliance.
Once in the car, Selina huddled in the corner. Before she could close her eyes, Loganâs slow, deliberate voice filled the space.
"If Mrs. Reid went back for an album, where are the photos?"
Selina froze, a strange pang of guilt rising in her chest.
Wait a secondâwhy was she feeling guilty? She really *had* gone back for the photos!
Even though this villa had been her headquarters during her hacking days, there was no way Logan could know that. Surely, he was just expressing concern.
Turning her gaze away, she lost her usual composure. "Katie burned them."
Loganâs casual demeanor shifted slightly.
For the first time, he saw traces of sadness and disappointment on Selinaâs face.
Oddly, it bothered him more than he expected.
When they arrived at Sapphire Valley Villa, Selina went straight upstairs. Loganâs gaze darkened.
"Find out how many years Mrs. Reid lived in BW Town," he ordered.
It wasnât long before Jack, seated in the front, reported back. "Mrs. Reid lived in BW Town during the time she was exiled to the countryside. She moved out later and returned four years ago."
Logan narrowed his eyes. The hacker who had attacked Reid Groupâs system had done so five years ago.
Could it not be her?
Yet, it was rare for someone other than the owner to live in a villa for an extended period. It seemed Mrs. Reidâs connection to the hacker wasnât a coincidence.
Jack seemed to grasp the gravity of the situation. "Sir, Iâ"
"Gather a few men and interrogate Katie. Find out where she hid Victoriaâs photos," Logan interrupted smoothly.
"Katie claims she burned the photos, but with her temperament, if she got hold of them, sheâd likely use them to torment Victoriaâs memory rather than destroy them outright."
Jack: "..."
Jack: "?"
Sir, do you realize what youâre saying?
Logan was clearly suspicious that Mrs. Reid was the hacker. Yet, in the same breath, he wanted Jack to recover her motherâs photos.
If she was the hacker, wouldnât that make her the enemy?
Logan glanced at him coolly. "Do you have a problem?"
Jack shuddered. "No, sir. Iâll handle it immediately."
"And one more thing," Logan said, stopping him again.
Jack promptly turned back.
Logan suddenly chuckled, his tone warm. "Whether or not the photos were actually burned, Mrs. Reid is unhappy. When sheâs unhappy, I want more people to be unhappy."
Jack immediately understood that someone was about to suffer. "I understand, sir. Iâll send someone to City A University right away."
Katie, Robert, and James had already faced their share of misfortune. Landing themselves in the police station had tarnished their reputation across high societyâa sufficient embarrassment.
Now, that left Natalia.
Jack realized Loganâs intention: he was going to make Natalia *pay* as well.
City A University.
Natalia had used small favors and gestures to completely restore her classmatesâ perception of her.
Even Katieâs reputation had seen some improvement.
In just a few days, Natalia had returned to being the admired, adored center of attention.
Today, Noah was giving a lecture at City A University, and Natalia had managed to be invited to stay afterward. Her classmates were visibly envious.
Natalia blushed and said shyly, "Mr. Brown, about what happened last time..."
"Last time was a misunderstanding, Miss Clark. I still hold you in high regard," Noah said with a gentle smile. "Would you like to walk with me around the campus?"
Everyone around them looked on with admiration.
Natalia was overjoyed. Even if Noah had chosen Selina for a collaboration because of Victoria, what did it matter?
She was the one Noah truly favored!
Still reeling from the mockery over her illegitimacy a few days ago, Natalia deliberately guided Noah toward crowded areas. She wanted everyone to see just how impressive she was!
Noahâs eyes flickered with amusement as he added, "In fact, even though the last collaboration didnât work out, Iâm confident we can pursue another opportunity. Your sincerity, along with Katieâs, left a strong impression on me..."
Natalia was so excited she was about to accept when her classmatesâ phones all pinged with a news alert.
In an instant, everyoneâs gazes toward Natalia shifted to something far less admiring.
"Her parents are shameless. Breaking into someone elseâs house to steal? Theyâre basically thieves!"
"Do you think Nataliaâs fancy clothes and jewelry are stolen too?"
"And to think we praised Katie for being kind and graceful. Turns out, sheâs just a nasty stepmother. Ugh!"
"Noah wants to work with Natalia? He must be blind!"
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A few students spoke up indignantly.
"Mr. Brown, please donât collaborate with Natalia. Her parents broke into someoneâs home and robbed them!"
"Yeah, itâs awful. Selinaâs late mother left her some things, and her stepmother and illegitimate sister stole everything!"
"And Natalia pretends to be a goddess in front of us, acting all sweet to Selina. Behind the scenes, she threatens and bullies her. Who knows what else sheâs done?"
Nataliaâs face turned ashen, and her body swayed as tears welled up in her eyes. "What are you all saying? I donât understand! Mr. Brown, donât believe themâ"
Damn it! These students must have been bribed by Selina to ruin her reputation!