Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14: A Ruthless Comeback

Zoey felt her mind explode with a deafening roar, her anger boiling over with no outlet. Enraged and humiliated, she screamed, "You bitch! Say another word, and I’ll rip your mouth apart!"

Just as she finished her threat, a calculating gleam flickered in her eyes. The manager had mentioned that Celestial Feast refused to serve the Clark Family. Could this have something to do with Selina?

Pointing a trembling finger at Selina, she shrieked, "Selina! This is all because of you! Celestial Feast won’t serve the Clark Family because of something you did, you wretched bitch!"

The crowd turned their attention to Selina, their eyes filled with uncertainty and unease.

Selina raised an eyebrow and replied lazily, "Zoey, are you and your brother both lacking brain cells? I didn’t even step foot inside. How could this possibly be my fault?"

"It’s you!" Zoey’s face turned ashen with fury, her voice bordering on hysteria. "Why else would Celestial Feast blacklist the Clark Family? You’re nothing but an uncultured idiot from the countryside! You must’ve offended the owner! I’ll kill you!"

Blinded by rage, she raised her hand, intending to slap Selina.

Selina calmly stepped aside, and Zoey’s full-force slap hit nothing but air. Instead, she slammed into the pillar behind her with a loud thud, seeing stars as her head reeled. The room plunged into a deathly silence.

"You... you..." Zoey clutched her forehead, trembling with humiliation and rage. She was about to lunge at Selina again when an unexpected interruption stopped her.

"Miss Clark, are you alright?" The manager suddenly rushed over, his voice filled with concern. Before Zoey could react, he lifted his leg and delivered a swift, decisive kick to her shin, forcing her to stumble backward.

"What nonsense were you spouting just now?!" the manager barked, his face livid with fury. "The Clark Family being blacklisted has nothing to do with Miss Selina! Miss Selina is one of our most valued guests! And as for the person who offended our owner, do you want me to spell it out? It’s Natalia!"

The room erupted in shocked silence. Everyone froze, their mouths agape, unable to process what they’d just heard.

What?! Selina was a valued guest at Celestial Feast, while Natalia was the one on the blacklist?!

The employees were stunned, their earlier mockery of Selina now echoing back as harsh slaps to their own faces.

Zoey’s face twisted in terror, her voice shaking as she stammered, "That’s impossible! She’s just a bumpkin—how could she possibly..."

"Enough!" The manager’s expression darkened further, his voice thunderous. "You dared insult our guest and even tried to assault her? I’ve already called the police. Anyone causing trouble at Celestial Feast will not get away lightly!"

He turned sharply, his anger dissipating as he faced Selina. Bowing slightly, he spoke with utmost respect. "Miss Selina, I deeply apologize for the unpleasantness you’ve endured today. To express our regret, Celestial Feast offers you a lifetime of complimentary dining. Please feel free to order anything you wish—we are at your service."

Selina blinked, surprised at how neatly the situation had resolved itself. It seemed Logan had planned everything down to the smallest detail. With the stage set so perfectly, she saw no reason to hold back.

She elegantly followed the manager toward the restaurant but stopped at the doorway. Turning back, she cast a faintly mocking glance at the crowd, her voice carrying a pointed edge. "Back when I worked at Aurora Crest Group for two years, I’d hoped we could part ways amicably. But you all insisted on pushing me out."

The employees stood outside, their expressions a mix of embarrassment, regret, and anger. Whispers of discontent quickly spread through the group.

"If only we’d stood up for Selina earlier. We’d still be inside, dining at Celestial Feast—and for free!"

"This is all Zoey and Natalia’s fault! They didn’t even secure the reservation and ended up humiliating all of us!"

"I knew these two were nothing but trouble. They can’t get anything right!"

...

Once inside the private room, the manager stayed close by, his posture deferential and his face plastered with a cautious smile. "Miss Clark, Mr. Reid specifically instructed that Celestial Feast would serve only you today."

"RS Estate wines aren’t popular domestically. Only someone who’s visited the estate would know about this specific bottle. But you grew up in the countryside, didn’t you? How do you know about it?"

His voice was calm, but his penetrating gaze seemed to strip away her defenses.

Selina faltered, caught off guard. She instinctively reached for the glass of wine Logan had poured and downed it in one gulp. "I-I just... heard about it!"

"Heard about it?" Logan chuckled softly and lightly tapped her forehead with his finger. His tone was laced with intrigue. "Miss Clark, I should mention that this premium wine tastes vastly different from regular red wine. For someone who’s never had it, the first sip usually triggers a strong reaction to its aroma. Yet you drank it in one go, completely unaffected."

Selina stiffened, her mind reeling, but before she could come up with a response, Logan delivered another pointed remark. "It seems the Clark Family underestimated you. A young lady supposedly banished to the countryside has visited RS Estate and even tasted their private reserve. Color me surprised."

"uh-huh..." This time, Selina really did choke, hastily turning away to hide her embarrassment.

With just a few words, Logan had easily poked holes in her carefully maintained façade.

"W-Why are you asking me this?" she stammered, scrambling to change the subject. "I did grow up in the countryside, but that doesn’t mean I never went to RS Estate. Rumors are just rumors. Don’t take them seriously."

Logan observed her feigned nonchalance, a flicker of something inscrutable in his eyes. "You’re right. Rumors aren’t always reliable. Let’s eat."

Though his tone was casual, Selina couldn’t shake the feeling that his words carried deeper implications. However, since Logan didn’t press further, she was happy to drop the topic and move on.

Later that evening, back at the villa, Selina retired early to her room.

Meanwhile, Logan stood in the study room, his expression unreadable as he gave Jack a quiet instruction. "Look into her. See if she’s the person from back then."

She’d been to RS Estate. She bore a scar on her neck. Logan couldn’t ignore the growing connection between Selina and the person who had been etched into his memory.