Chapter 129: Insincere Kindness Selina swallowed hard.
This... how was she supposed to bring this up?
Logan narrowed his eyesâso, she had finally noticed the issue with Owen also having the last name Reid.
If she discovered that he wasnât actually the heir of the Carter Family, would she still stand by his side like this?
His gaze deepened. Selina, feeling guilty under his stare, stammered, "N-nothing! I wasnât thinking about anything!"
Strange. Why was she the one feeling guilty? If Logan really wasnât from the Carter Family, shouldnât he be the one feeling uneasy?
But his expression remained calm, showing not the slightest trace of discomfort, as if he wasnât afraid of being exposed at all. That only made Selina more confused.
Logan absentmindedly rubbed his fingertips together and smoothly changed the topic. "Your motherâs design bookâGrandma has nearly finished restoring it."
Selinaâs eyes lit up. Instantly, all other thoughts disappeared. "Really? Take me to see it!"
Logan chuckled softly and turned away. "Mm, letâs go."
Jack watched their retreating figures and felt a lump form in his throat.
Was Madam... too easy to coax?
Before long, Logan brought Selina to Grandma Perryâs courtyard.
Grandma Perry gave Logan a meaningful look before saying, "Selina, Iâve only managed to restore one page of the design book so far. The rest still need work."
She handed the book to Selina. "But just this one page reveals a lot of problems."
Selina took it, and in the next second, her expression darkened.
The jewelry designs on the page were identical to Carter Groupâs long-standing, best-selling pieces.
Grandma Perryâs voice was calm. "You must have noticed it too. But with only this one page, thereâs no solid proof."
Selina understood what the old lady was implying.
Old Mr. Carter had always claimed to have been a close friend of her motherâs. If she made a fuss over this design book, Carter Group could easily argue that her mother had willingly given them the designs.
But Selinaâs instincts screamed otherwise.
The designs had to have been stolen!
Otherwise, why had Katie tried to destroy them? Why had James done nothing to stop her? If Carter Family was involved, then everything suddenly made sense.
Loganâs gaze flickered coldly. Grandma Perry caught on immediately.
"Selina, never be too trusting of others. Old Mr. Carter may not be as honorable as he seems."
Selinaâs eyes glinted. "I understand. Thank you for the warning."
Grandma Perry nodded. "Leave the book with meâIâll continue restoring it. Logan, come here. I need to speak with you."
Loganâs eyes narrowed slightly. He turned to Selina, his voice gentle. "I have some matters to take care of. Do you want Jack to take you home first?"
Selina nodded and got into the car.
Jack: "..."
Ever since he realized how much his boss cared for Madam, heâd been so anxious. He wanted nothing more than to personally help Logan confess his feelings!
How could he let an assistant handle something as important as escorting her home?!
Jack hesitated, then said, "Madam, please donât overthink things. The boss really does have business to attend to!"
Selina blinked, confused.
"...?"
She wasnât overthinking anything, though?
After Selina left, Grandma Perryâs gaze grew distant. "This is the first time Iâve seen you care about someone so much."
Logan didnât answer. Instead, he countered, "You like her too, donât you?"
Grandma Perry shifted topics. "Logan, stay out of the Carter Familyâs affairs."
For once, Logan didnât comply. "Thomas has a guilty conscience. Why shouldnât I pursue this? Grandma, do you really think I donât know why Thomas is so âkindâ to Selina?"
Thomas Carterâthe so-called Old Mr. Carter.
Grandma Perry hesitated, but before she could speak, Loganâs voice turned cold.
"He treats Selina well, just like he once treated me well. Itâs all just a part of his calculations."
Grandma Perry fell silent for a long time before sighing. "The Carter Family wronged you. But keeping this from Selina wonât solve anything."
Loganâs gaze turned frigid.
"Anything that threatens her," he said smoothly, "I will eliminate."
Grandma Perry frowned. "I understand how you feel, but what about Selina? After her mother passed away, Old Mr. Carter was the first person to show her any concern..."
Logan turned his head, his tone unwavering. "Trust me. My Mrs. Reid has never needed that kind of fake concern."
freewebnøvel.com Grandma Perry was a sharp woman. She immediately grasped his meaning.
"Logan, sheâs a lot like Anna. Since thatâs the case, you must protect her well."
She had long accepted that she couldnât change her daughterâs fate, but Selina and Anna were far too alike. She wanted to protect this girl.
Logan narrowed his eyes.
Based on everything he knew about the Carter Family, the so-called rule that "she had to marry into the Carter Family to reclaim her inheritance" was likely nothing more than a carefully crafted trap.
And that trap had been set specifically for Selina.
But what exactly did the Carter Family want from her?
Victoriaâs massive inheritance? Noâit had to be more than just that.
After returning from the Perry Family estate, Logan became increasingly busy, leaving Selina to enjoy a rare period of peace.
A week later, at City A Universityâ
Selina walked across the campus while taking a call. "The Carter Family has dirty hands?"
Justinâs voice was steady. "Thomas Carter wasnât exactly innocent in his youthâheâs got blood on his hands."
Selina could hardly reconcile the image of a ruthless, cold-blooded Thomas with the kind, grandfatherly Grandpa Carter who had always treated her with warmth.
Justin continued calmly, "The Carter Family may have cleaned up their image now, but that doesnât mean everything has been erased. And honestly, no matter how desperate Aunt Adams was, I donât believe she would have formed such a close friendship with Thomas."
Selinaâs expression darkened.
Not long after she hung up, another call popped up on her phone.
Seeing the number, her eyes turned cold.
"Grandpa Carter?"
Old Mr. Carterâs voice remained as warm as ever. "Selina, dear, I bought some of your favorite pastries. Do you have time to stop by the house?"
Selina narrowed her eyes, her tone unchanged. "Sorry, Grandpa Carter, Iâm busy right now."
"Oh... you..." Old Mr. Carter hesitated, then sighed. "Ever since Ryan called off the engagement, youâve been so distant. But itâs alright. If you canât come, Iâll have the driver bring the pastries to your school."
A strange feeling crept into Selinaâs heart.
She couldnât explain it, but something about Old Mr. Carterâs concern felt... off. Like a maskâfake, elusive, impossible to grasp.
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After a few more pleasantries, he ended the call.
Inside the Carter estate, his warm expression vanished instantly, replaced by a cold, irritated scowl.
"Ryan," he snapped, "I heard you introduced Natalia to Reid Group. Is that why Selina is refusing to visit?"
Ryanâs face turned red. "Grandpa, Natalia has been struggling a lot recently. I justâ"
Old Mr. Carterâs voice turned icy. "I already told youâif you must get married, it can only be to Selina! Have you completely ignored my words?!"
"If you insist on staying tangled with Natalia, fine! Do as you please! I wonât interfere anymore!"
With that, Old Mr. Carter stormed off in fury.
Jillian quickly consoled Ryan, whispering, "Donât listen to him, Ryan. Natalia will soon be working with Mr. Reid. Once that happens, the entire Carter Family will envy you!"
"Just be patient. Natalia has already gone to Reid Groupâwe just have to wait for the good news!"
Elsewhere, Selina wandered around the campus track when she overheard a group gossiping nearby.
"Did you hear? The Clark Family is trying to get close to Logan! Natalia is at Reid Group right nowâRyan was the one who got her in!"
"Oh my God, whatâs Ryanâs connection to Mr. Reid? How does he have that kind of access to Reid Group?"
Just then, a female student glanced around to make sure no one else was listening before lowering her voice.
"I heard a rumor... Apparently, when Mr. Reid was a kid, he used to live with the Carter Family..."
Selinaâs steps faltered.
Her ears perked up.
Gossip about Logan?
Well... she might as well listen in.
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