Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86: You Have No Right to Do This

Old Mr. Carter continued, "This collaboration requires the joint efforts of all three families. Your father recommended Natalia to take charge, but I would prefer if you handled it instead."

"Why don’t you come over now and get familiar with the project? I’ve arranged for a car to wait for you at the school gate."

After hanging up, Selina’s mind was filled with confusion.

Justin collaborating with the Carter Family, and this partnership also involving the Clark Family...

Her mother clearly didn’t have a close relationship with the Carter Family, yet she left such a peculiar will.

Perhaps this was a good opportunity to investigate the truth.

Without hesitation, Selina headed to the school gate, boarded the Carter Family car, and sent a message to Justin while en route.

Justin responded quickly: "The Carter Family is a massive entity with plenty of hidden secrets. Uncovering the truth won’t be easy. Use this collaboration to dig deeper into their affairs."

Reassured, Selina set her doubts aside.

An hour later, the car arrived at the Carter Family estate. As Selina stepped inside, she realized this was far more than the simple meeting Old Mr. Carter had implied.

The estate was packed with CEOs, shareholders, and key figures from the Carter Family’s branches and affiliates. The sheer turnout made it clear how significant this collaboration was.

If it was so important... Logan, as the Carter Family heir, should be here as well. Yet there was no sign of him.

Selina decided she’d call him later to check. As she made her way upstairs to find Old Mr. Carter, she overheard voices full of praise:

"Natalia is in charge of this collaboration? What a promising young talent!"

"Even Mr. Clark isn’t here today, which shows how much he trusts Natalia. Ryan, you’ve chosen an excellent fiancée."

Natalia’s cheeks flushed as she modestly accepted the compliments, "You flatter me, uncles and elders."

"With the Carter Family placing so much importance on this collaboration, it must be a major project," someone remarked. "Natalia securing the lead role is truly impressive."

Avery chimed in with exaggerated enthusiasm, "Natalia, don’t be so humble. You’re absolutely capable, and everyone knows it!"

Natalia lowered her gaze with feigned shyness, while Ryan added with a smile, "Alright, Natalia, let’s go meet Grandpa and Mr. Gray."

Selina pulled her gaze away with a cold sneer.

The collaboration hadn’t even been finalized, and Natalia was already parading around, basking in the attention.

She had no interest in watching this pair of deceitful clowns flaunt themselves, so she focused on heading upstairs.

But before she could get far, Natalia stepped forward and blocked her path, feigning surprise.

"Sister? What are you doing here? Ryan, did you invite her too?"

Ryan frowned. "Selina, you weren’t invited today, so you shouldn’t be at the estate. How did you even get in?"

Selina paused, turned slightly, and met Natalia’s smug gaze. She responded nonchalantly, "I walked in."

Ryan stiffened, quickly catching on to her sarcasm. "You! I’m just trying to look out for you. This three-way collaboration is being led by Natalia on behalf of Clark Group. You shouldn’t get involved and upset everyone."

Natalia’s eyes glinted with malice as she added fuel to the fire:

"Sister... did you follow Avery here? I informed the butler ahead of time so Avery could attend, but I didn’t know you planned to come. Maybe you should head back?"

"Ryan’s right. Everyone here today is a prominent figure. Forcing your way in will only upset them."

Selina chuckled lightly and asked in a calm, mocking tone, "Mr. Carter, is Natalia in charge of the Carter Family? Or is it Avery?" _{ƒгeewёbnovel.com}

"Selina, have some shame. Is bullying Natalia all you’re good for?"

Selina’s gaze swept over the crowd before she arched an eyebrow.

"Ryan, are you sure you want me to leave?"

Ryan, visibly annoyed, replied impatiently, "The collaboration lead is Natalia. If you don’t leave, who else should?"

Selina, unfazed, responded calmly, "Fine. I’ll leave."

The crowd was caught off guard by how easily Selina conceded, unable to react immediately.

Ryan’s expression relaxed, assuming Selina had backed down out of fear. After all—

"Miss Clark, please wait."

A male voice from the second floor suddenly rang out, carrying a tone of effortless authority and a sharp edge that demanded attention.

Everyone instinctively turned, a sense of unease settling over them.

Justin stood at the balcony, his icy gaze fixed on the crowd below. "Were you just trying to make the eldest daughter of the Clark Family leave?"

His voice dripped with sarcasm as he continued, "So many of you ganging up on one young woman—is that what passes for honor now? I heard rumors that Mr. Carter here abandoned his fiancée and has been relentless in ruining her reputation ever since. I thought it was just gossip, but now I see the truth."

The room fell deathly silent, no one daring to speak or even breathe too loudly.

Ryan clenched his jaw, his anger barely concealed as he struggled to maintain composure. He couldn’t afford to offend Justin, so he forced himself to explain, "Mr. Gray, we weren’t bullying her. We only asked her to leave because Selina isn’t involved in this collaboration. She has no reason to be here."

Justin sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. "Old Mr. Carter hasn’t even spoken yet, and you think you have the authority to tell the eldest daughter of the Clark Family to leave? Who do you think you are?"