Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 304

Chapter 304: The Seed of Doubt

Of course Logan’s words were still fresh in Joe’s mind.

He had wanted to speak up for Angelica—

But Logan had calmly said:

"Chairman Morris, do you truly believe Angelica is your daughter?"

"The Clark family treats her like she’s gold. They spent ten million just to secure her a title, and they were even willing to frame their own blood for her. Ask yourself—would you ever do that to your biological daughter for the sake of a stepdaughter?"

Of course not.

To Joe, his biological child was precious. He’d give her the world if he could—never hurt her like that.

Even if the Clark family hated Selina... this level of cruelty?

Joe’s expression shifted, complex thoughts flashing across his face.

"Mr. Reid, please take Miss Clark with you. Angelica needs to rest."

The sudden shift in tone made Selina raise an eyebrow in amusement.

Angelica stared, stunned.

"Dad, Selina hit me. You’re just going to let her get away with that?!"

Joe opened his mouth, hesitated, then finally shook his head.

"Miss Clark, let’s leave it at that for today. I don’t want to see this happen again. Whatever else, Angelica is a member of the Morris family. The Clark family’s affairs have nothing to do with her."

Selina beamed. "Alright then. Goodbye, Angelica. Logan, let’s go."

As she passed Angelica, Selina leaned in and lowered her voice:

"Last time your manager took the fall for you. This time, your mother’s going to prison for you. Angelica... I wonder, next time, will there still be someone left to stand in front of you?"

Angelica could only watch helplessly as Selina walked away, seething with fury and frustration.

"Why... why is this happening to me?!" she sobbed. "Why are they all doing this to me?!"

Joe watched her tears silently, then let out a long sigh.

"Angelica, your mother... wasn’t this much of a crybaby."

"I—" Angelica’s tears froze. A cold shiver ran down her spine.

Joe looked at her closely.

"You don’t resemble your mother at all."

Victoria would never cry like this at the first sign of trouble.

And she would never—after stepping on others to rise up—pretend she was completely innocent.

Logan’s words rang again in Joe’s mind, and for the first time, doubt took root.

What if... she isn’t?

If Angelica isn’t really Victoria’s daughter—then where is his real child?

Was she out there somewhere, living in hardship, going without?

Angelica’s shoulders stiffened. Sweat beaded at her temples.

A wave of paralyzing fear crashed down on her.

"D-Dad, what are you talking about...?"

Joe’s expression darkened.

"Nothing. Just one question—Did you always know Katie wasn’t your biological mother? And does the Clark family know?"

James’s favoritism toward Angelica was understandable if it was just about Katie.

But if they all knew Angelica wasn’t related to Katie by blood, then why did they still treat her so well?

Angelica’s nerves were stretched to their limit. Then, suddenly, she broke down in tears.

"Dad, what are you saying? Are you actually doubting that I’m your real daughter?"

"We did do a DNA test! And I have all of Mom’s design drafts and sketches—If I weren’t her daughter, how could I possibly have those?! Isn’t that enough proof?"

She bit her lip, weeping as she covered her face.

"I’ve already lost my adoptive mother... I can’t lose you too. Everyone else can question me, but why you, Dad? Why you?"

Joe stood there in silence.

Yeah...

Everyone else might doubt Angelica.

But he—shouldn’t.

After a long, long silence, Joe finally let out a heavy sigh.

"The competition’s been delayed a week. Go home for now."

Angelica stood up looking weak, but a flash of cold malice flickered in her eyes.

She had to do something—and fast—to make Joe stop doubting her.

Damn it.

...

Outside the lounge, Selina blinked.

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