Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex’s "Uncle" - Chapter 574

Chapter 574: Undercover in the Shadows

Selina was equally straightforward. “Miss Paula, you know very well whether or not there’s really a marriage contract between you and Logan.”

Paula’s heart skipped, her face tightening. “So what? There’s nothing I want that I can’t have.”

Selina arched a brow. “So Miss Paula knowingly forged a marriage contract to interfere in my marriage, even though Logan is already married?”

Paula sneered. “The truth is, you just don’t measure up to me—your status is beneath mine, and your skills are inferior. Interfering? Please. Don’t you know what happens to a man favored by a princess? Even if he’s married, that wife will only end up dead. The fact I haven’t made you disappear already is me showing mercy.”

“Selina, you’d better learn your place, or I’ll make sure you die without a trace!”

“In that case, there’s nothing more to discuss. Show her out.”

Selina nodded.

At first, she had wanted to know if Paula had been deceived by Amelia, or if there was some other reason. Paula was detestable, but if she had truly been tricked into believing the “marriage contract” was real and only wanted Logan because of that, Selina might have given her a way out.

But now, it was clear Paula knew everything—and still wanted her dead. Selina couldn’t be blamed for showing no mercy.

…

A few days later.

Though Reid Family Group had declared bankruptcy, it was still the center of attention.

That morning, Amelia suddenly sought out the media, tearfully accusing Logan—trying to weaponize “family ties.” She claimed he ignored blood relations, broke off his marriage arrangement, and crushed Reid Family Group until it could no longer resist.

She demanded to know why Logan, fully aware of the engagement with Miss Paula, still married Selina. Now Logan had abandoned them, leaving a wreck behind for the Reid Family.

Reid Family Group had already collapsed and was in no position to withstand Duke William’s pressure. And all of it, she said, was Logan’s fault.

The moment those words were spoken, with others fanning the flames, public opinion quickly shifted.

[Owen made mistakes and deserved punishment. But Chairman Reid and Madam Reid are Mr. Reid’s biological parents. They raised him—how can he be so irresponsible?]

[He knew about the engagement yet ignored it. Did Logan ever stop to think who Duke William is? Betraying his daughter—what will happen to the Reid Family now?]

[The Reid Family is truly pitiful. They raised Logan, and not only does he show no gratitude, he dragged them into ruin.]

[Even if Reid Family Group’s bankruptcy was their own fault, it’s clear Duke William’s pressure came because of Logan. Shouldn’t Logan take responsibility?]

[If Logan had just broken off the engagement early, no one would’ve complained. But instead, he strung Miss Paula along, reaped the benefits of being Duke William’s son-in-law, and married someone else. That’s despicable!]

Such voices grew louder and louder, as if unless Logan took responsibility, he would be condemned as a criminal beyond redemption.

Jack knocked on the office door, then entered. “Sir, as you instructed, we didn’t control public opinion. Now the situation’s gotten bigger.”

Logan gave a slight nod, not even lifting his eyelids. “No matter. Let it spread.”

His tone allowed no argument. Jack asked nothing more. “Yes, sir. Then about my brother…”

Selina blinked. “Your brother?”

Jack suddenly realized Madam was present. He bowed his head. “Yes.”

And Selina understood.

Why Owen had been so easily baited.

Why he’d lost everything when investing with Ronald.

Why Owen so naively believed Logan was at a dead end.

It was because Logan had an “inside man” planted near Owen.

That man was Jaxon.

Jack and Jaxon, two brothers, were Logan’s right and left hands—one working in the open, the other hidden in the shadows.

Jaxon was the one in the shadows.

Owen believed he had secretly turned Jaxon to his side, so he always took Jaxon’s information at face value. But in reality…

Selina stated flatly, “You deliberately lured Owen into the trap.”

Logan neither confirmed nor denied it. “I told you—he’s just too stupid. Has nothing to do with me.”

Then he gave Jack a slight nod. “Tell Jaxon to continue. Everything proceeds as planned.”

Jack bowed respectfully. “Understood.”

Just then, news broke online: Amelia was holding a press conference. On camera, she wept bitterly, begging Logan to admit his mistakes and come home to marry Miss Paula.

As the press conference began, Selina asked, “Do you want me to come with you?”

“Mrs. Reid can arrive later.”

Logan calmly slipped on his gold-rimmed glasses. “The show is starting.”

…

Meanwhile, in an underground parking garage.

Owen moved in with a shifty air. When he saw Jaxon, his tone was sharp and impatient. “What’s so important you had to drag me here? Do you know how valuable my time is? I haven’t even settled accounts with you over Ronald…”

“It’s something major, of course.” Jaxon asked, “No one saw you come here, right?”

“No. I avoided everyone. Nobody knows I’m meeting you.” Owen snapped. “Get on with it.”

“No need to rush, Young Master Owen.” Jaxon gave a faint smile. “You’ll get exactly what you’ve been wishing for, very soon.”

Owen scoffed. “Fine, whatever—”

But before he could finish, pain shot through the back of his neck. His eyes flew wide. “You—!”

“Why is it, I wonder, that Young Master Owen trusted me so completely? Why would you avoid everyone and every camera just to meet me alone?”

Jaxon’s tone carried mock puzzlement. “Still, it does make things much easier that you obeyed so well.”

Owen glared furiously, but not a word left his lips before he collapsed heavily to the ground.

Jaxon raised a hand, and several figures emerged from the shadows, shoving Owen into a car.

Only then did Jaxon dial a number. “The task is complete.”

…

At the press conference, Amelia and Daniel sobbed before a sea of reporters, Amelia’s eyes swollen from crying.

Between sobs she said, “Duke William, please rest assured, our Reid Family will absolutely give you an explanation for this matter!”

Duke William sighed. “It’s not that I want to make Madam Reid’s life difficult, but if this isn’t clarified, what does that make my daughter? Someone Logan can pick up and throw away at will?”

Daniel frowned. “Even though Reid Family Group has already declared bankruptcy, Logan is still my son. No matter what, I’ll make sure he takes responsibility!”

When Logan finally arrived, every camera swiveled toward him.

Amelia’s voice rose with excitement. “Logan, you came!”

Suddenly, a figure darted out. Paula, her face flushed with both shyness and greed, rushed forward to cling to Logan’s arm.

But with a subtle sidestep, Logan let her lunge into empty air.

The room went silent for a few seconds.