Chapter 74: Chapter 74

Chapter 74: Moral Blackmail Jillian was both furious and anxious. How could the old man be so blind and biased?

What was so good about Selina? That ugly scar on her neck, her lack of grace, and her inability to be a good, gentle wife—she might as well have died early!

Natalia was the true blessing. Why couldn’t the old man see that?

Realizing the gravity of the situation, Ryan quickly spoke up. "Grandpa, don’t worry! I’ll make sure Natalia clears things up and apologizes to Selina. I won’t let Selina feel wronged!"

Old Mr. Carter studied him for a long moment before sighing. "Remember, you must ensure Selina forgives you. The Carter Family owes her too much."

Ryan didn’t understand—what exactly did the Carter Family owe Selina?

Sure, she had saved his life when they were kids, but what else?

Old Mr. Carter didn’t elaborate. "Your uncle is returning soon, and I’ll be handing the Carter Family over to him. He doesn’t have a deep relationship with you. Ryan, if you don’t grow up, even I won’t be able to help you."

Ryan trembled and lowered his head in humiliation. "Understood, Grandpa."

...

Clark Family.

Natalia’s face was twisted with rage. The rumors were becoming more bizarre by the minute, with everyone speculating that she had tried to seduce Logan. Even the Carter Family had called to inquire.

It was Selina who had seduced Logan!

But she couldn’t explain why she had offended him. If news spread that she had schemed her way into being the other woman while slandering the original fiancée, things would only get worse!

"Ughhh!" Natalia screamed in frustration, sweeping everything off the table before collapsing into Katie’s arms in tears.

"Mom! Why didn’t you kill Selina fifteen years ago? Why didn’t you get rid of her?!"

Katie was just as angry, unable to sleep from the frustration. "Don’t worry, Natalia. I’ll find a way to teach that little wretch a lesson."

"What lesson? She’s already trampling all over me! And now the Clark Group is losing its funding—wahhh..."

Katie gritted her teeth. "Don’t panic. First thing tomorrow morning, go to the Carter Family and apologize to Old Mr. Carter."

"That old—"

"Natalia!" Katie’s eyes flashed with warning. "Old Mr. Carter feels guilty about something involving Victoria, which is why he’s so protective of Selina.

You must play along with him on this matter. Otherwise, you’ll never marry into the Carter Family."

"But Old Mr. Carter doesn’t have long to live. The Carter Family will soon be handed over to his youngest son—Ryan’s uncle."

"Stabilizing Old Mr. Carter now and securing your marriage to Ryan is the most important thing!"

Natalia cried as she smashed things, bitterness festering in her heart. Yet she had no choice.

Once she married Ryan, she would make sure Selina disappeared for good!

After calming Natalia down, Katie was about to return to her room when her phone rang.

On the line was Robert, drunk and slurring. "Sis, give me another half a million. I’m out of money."

Katie felt nothing but disgust, but knowing she still had use for Robert, she tried to placate him. "Robert, the Clark Group just lost three hundred million. We don’t have money to give you."

Robert began shouting and causing a scene. Katie’s eyes narrowed as an idea struck her.

"But you could ask Selina for money. She inherited part of Victoria’s estate—she has plenty."

"She’s easy to manipulate. Just make a scene in a crowded place, claim you’re her uncle, and she’ll have no choice but to pay you."

...

The next afternoon, after class, one of Selina’s classmates approached her with a request.

"Selina, I have an urgent matter and need to go home, but I have a part-time job at LS Plaza. Can you cover my shift? I’ll pay you."

Selina had a good relationship with her classmates, and the job was only two hours long. Conveniently, she also had something to do at LS Plaza.

"Sure. Which store? Send me the address."

Her classmate thanked her profusely, quickly handing over the address and work badge.

Selina glanced at the details. What a coincidence—it was the very store she had planned to visit to check something out.

Half an hour later, Selina arrived at LS Plaza. After explaining the situation to the store owner, she took over her classmate’s shift and started working there.

Using her hacker alias, Luna, Selina had uncovered some intriguing information—

Her mother and Old Mr. Carter had once shared a unique friendship that transcended their age difference. Together, they had co-invested in a business that eventually evolved into this luxury store.

Selina couldn’t shake the feeling that her mother’s relationship with the Carter Family had been peculiar. They weren’t exactly friends and even seemed wary of one another, yet her mother had left that kind of will behind.

Since this store was tied to the Carter Family, there had to be something she could dig up.

...

Meanwhile, at the Reid Group office.

Logan stared at the data on his computer with a detached expression, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "LS Plaza?"

Jack nodded. "Yes, five years ago, the hacker in question seemed to be investigating the Carter Family. She revealed traces of her activity at LS Plaza."

Logan replied nonchalantly, "Understood."

It was just a trace. There was no need for him to rush over. He had tracked that hacker’s movements several times before, only to find her gone by the time he arrived.

Logan said flatly, "Don’t bother informing me again unless you’ve actually caught her. I’m not interested in playing cat-and-mouse with her."

Jack was taken aback. "You’re not going?"

Logan sneered. "It’s just a trace. I won’t catch her, so there’s no point."

"...Understood." But before Jack could leave, he frowned as his phone buzzed. "Sir, Mrs. Reid just sent a text. She said she won’t be home for dinner tonight. She’s covering a shift for a classmate... at LS Plaza."

Logan’s hand froze mid-motion. Without a hint of shame, he immediately retracted his earlier statement.

With an air of casual indifference, he started walking toward the door. "Alright, I’ll head to LS Plaza to take a look."

Jack: "..."

Didn’t you just say you weren’t going? The speed of that change of heart was incredible.

...

Two hours later.

Selina finished her shift and politely bid the store manager farewell.

Though she hadn’t uncovered much today, it wasn’t a wasted trip. After all—

"Selina!"

A man’s voice abruptly interrupted her thoughts.

A middle-aged couple, their faces red from crying, appeared at the entrance of the store. As soon as they saw Selina, they dropped to their knees, creating a scene and drawing a crowd of onlookers.

Selina squinted. She knew these two all too well—Robert and his wife, Evelyn.

When Katie had first risen to power, Evelyn had arrogantly pointed a finger in Selina’s face and called her a "little bastard." And now they were pretending to cry in front of her? Were they insane?

It didn’t take Selina long to realize they weren’t crying for her benefit—they were performing for the mall patrons.

Following Katie’s suggestion, Robert was pulling out all the stops to demand money. Kneeling on the floor, he sobbed theatrically.

"Selina, please help me! Your aunt and I have no money to get by. Just lend us a little—please, I’m begging you!"

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Selina let out a cold laugh and lowered her eyes. "I don’t have any money."

Robert’s face darkened, and he howled dramatically, "How can you lie like that? The family is struggling, and it wouldn’t kill you to help us out! You have no money to support your family but plenty to live it up here in luxury?"

Evelyn joined in, wailing as she knelt. "Selina, where’s your conscience?! What did we do to deserve such an ungrateful niece like you?"

Selina’s eyes flickered, and she blinked slowly.

This was their plan? Using "filial duty" to guilt her into submission?

Fine. If they wanted to use morality as a weapon, she’d turn it right back on them.