Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 262

Chapter 262: Shut Out at the Door

Logan gave her a look full of meaning. "I’m not looking to commit bigamy just yet."

Selina’s eyes sparkled with mischief as she pulled Logan to the side, slipping into a spot just out of James’s line of sight.

Outside, James and Katie were still basking in their imagined glory.

"Mr. Reid is marrying Angelica? How come we’ve never heard of it?" someone asked, clearly surprised.

James waved a hand like it was no big deal. "Logan has a marriage arrangement with the Morris Family. Angelica is the Morris heiress. It’s basically a done deal."

Selina scoffed quietly. He was already dropping Logan’s name like that? Playing the "father-in-law" card loud and proud.

Katie couldn’t hide her excitement. "Angelica saved Mr. Reid’s life four years ago. It’s fate—no one can deny it!"

Skeptical looks quickly turned into admiration.

"Mr. Clark, you really raised a good daughter! Even after returning to the Morris Family, Angelica still looks out for you. Once she becomes Mrs. Reid, just imagine what that means for Clark Group."

"So envious!"

"And it speaks volumes about you and Mrs. Clark’s kindness. You didn’t even know Angelica was the Morris heiress when you took her in, but you still raised her with love. That’s good karma paying off."

Katie was glowing from the praise.

After the plagiarism scandal had left her disgraced, not even Clark Group wanted her around. People had whispered behind her back, calling her a homewrecker trying to shift the blame onto the real heiress.

She hadn’t dared show her face at the mall for weeks.

But now? Now she was the adoptive mother of the Morris heiress, and those same people were bending over backwards to kiss up to her.

She felt vindicated. "James, let’s go inside. Not just anyone gets into Celestial Feast. If it weren’t for Angelica’s connections, we wouldn’t stand a chance!"

James, full of pride, turned to the group. "This restaurant is under Mr. Reid’s name. They only serve a few tables a day—reservations usually need to be made a week in advance. But for us? No need."

The Clark Group shareholders and partners echoed their praise.

"Angelica’s so thoughtful, even thinking of us old folks."

"Lead the way, Mr. Clark. I’ve always wanted to see what Mr. Reid’s restaurant is like."

Selina blinked slowly and gave Jack a subtle look.

Jack coughed lightly and gave a small nod.

Meanwhile, James led the group toward the entrance with the swagger of a man about to show off. But just as he reached the door, two guards stepped in front of him. "Sorry sir, Celestial Feast is closed to the public today."

James scoffed. "Step aside. You clearly don’t know who I am. You’ll regret this."

The guard didn’t budge. "Sir, you’re not permitted to enter."

With all eyes on him, James’s smile slipped. "Do you not hear me? Get your manager. Now."

"Even if the manager comes," the guard said flatly, "he won’t let you in."

"You—!"

James turned red with anger. The embarrassment of being turned away in front of everyone—when he’d just been bragging—was unbearable.

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