Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71: Natalia Was Furious

James’s face darkened with malice.

He didn’t hesitate to shift all the blame onto Selina. "Mr. Reid, I sincerely apologize. This daughter of mine came uninvited and even bullied her sister. I was just reprimanding her! She’s so thoughtless!"

Logan’s lips curved into a faint smile. "Is that so?"

Natalia gazed at him, her eyes filled with admiration and awe. A shy blush quickly spread across her cheeks.

It was her first time encountering a man like this—aloof, commanding, and exuding an effortless aura of authority with every move.

She imagined how glorious and fulfilling it would be to be adored by such a man. This man should belong to her!

Eager to showcase her kindness, Natalia spoke up, feigning concern. "Mr. Reid, my sister only wanted to take a look around. Please don’t hold it against her."

Logan cast a sidelong glance at Natalia.

Noticing his attention, her heart raced, and her face flushed deeper as she pretended to plead on Selina’s behalf.

"I understand that women like her often resort to scheming just to step into Sapphire Valley Villa. But after all, she’s my sister. Could you spare her this time, for my sake?"

The room fell into an uneasy silence.

Natalia smirked inwardly. Her words painted her as both elegant and compassionate—surely Logan would be moved.

However, Jack and the others exchanged increasingly baffled looks.

Selina blinked and broke the silence. "Mr. Reid, since my dear sister is so insistent, I’ll just leave."

Natalia froze, sensing something was off.

Logan’s calm voice cut through the tension. "Miss Clark, let me clarify something. The eldest daughter of the Clark family is my guest. Natalia, Sapphire Valley Villa is not yours to control."

...

Natalia’s mind went blank as if an explosion had gone off.

W-what?!

Selina is Logan’s guest?!

James stood there, stunned, and instinctively blurted out, "That’s impossible—"

Selina replied nonchalantly, "Why not? Dad, you seem to have little confidence in me. If even my illegitimate sister can be a guest of Mr. Reid, why can’t I?"

Natalia stumbled back, trembling with disbelief, as jealousy consumed her.

No! She was supposed to be Mr. Reid’s honored guest. What was Selina compared to her? Everything she prided herself on felt like it had crumbled to dust in an instant.

Why was it Selina? Why her?!

Logan chuckled coldly, his tone indifferent. "It seems the two of you have strong opinions about my guest?"

James’s heart skipped a beat, and he hastily denied it. "No, no, not at all! I was just surprised, that’s all! Selina, your father only scolded you earlier because I was worried you’d offend Mr. Reid. It was all out of concern!"

Selina’s expression turned icy. "Concern? Dad, you and Natalia have been telling me to leave since I got here. I can’t feel your concern at all."

James wiped the sweat from his brow nervously. "That’s... Selina, how can you say that? Natalia has always been worried about you!"

Selina let out a derisive laugh.

Natalia began to cry, tears streaming down her face as she covered her mouth in faux remorse. "I’m sorry, sister. I misunderstood you, and it’s all my fault. Please, don’t be mad. I’ll kneel and apologize if you want. Just forgive me..."

Selina nodded. "Go ahead and kneel."

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