Married First, Loved Later : A Flash Marriage with My Ex's 'Uncle' novel Chapter 547

Chapter 547: The Fall from Grace

The news that Paula and Selina had signed a wager contract instantly spread throughout all of Country Y.

Duke William immediately called Paula. "Paula, this is sheer recklessness."

But Paula didn’t take it to heart. "Father, I will definitely win. I’ll give the people of Country M a resounding slap in the face—and I’ll secure twenty billion. Doesn’t that tempt you?"

Duke William recalled the Queen’s words earlier that day, and his brows furrowed deeply. "Paula, you know very well that the Queen’s child was lost in Country M. She has a soft spot for that nation. You had better not cause trouble for me."

Duke William’s identity was a closely guarded secret. Many whispered that he was the Queen’s illegitimate son, but in truth, he was a child the Queen had brought back, with no blood relation to the royal family. That was a secret of the Crown—not something just anyone could know.

As for Duke William’s true origins...

His gaze darkened at the thought. "In any case, you cannot continue acting recklessly!"

But Paula remained dismissive. "Father, what is there to worry about? Do you really think perfumers from Country M could ever surpass ours in Country Y?"

Duke William fell silent.

Indeed, looking at this wager contract, it was almost impossible to see Paula losing. Country Y’s perfumers were world-renowned. If Country M truly had someone who could rival them, they would already have made a name for themselves. Why would they stay hidden, only to suddenly appear at this competition and snatch the crown?

So, Paula’s confidence seemed reasonable.

No matter how he thought about it, Duke William couldn’t imagine Paula losing. He only knitted his brows and said, "As long as you’re certain. But next time, consult me first. After all, our identities..."

"I know, Father. My cousin, the Princess, will help me too. Don’t worry!"

After hanging up, Paula looked completely at ease.

She didn’t take Selina seriously at all. The thought of Selina’s bold confidence only amused her.

But... where did Selina’s confidence come from? Was it just a reckless impulse?

We’re talking about twenty billion!

Paula had Country Y as her backing, so she wasn’t afraid. But Selina?

Even if Selina had that kind of money, she wouldn’t dare to throw it around so carelessly.

So then—could Selina have some secret weapon?

With that thought, Paula went to see Ronald.

When Ronald heard her purpose, he chuckled. "Rest assured, Miss Paula. This time, I’ll personally take on Selina."

"My teacher left me a fragrance formula—she meant it to help Country Y."

Hearing that Ronald’s teacher had left behind such a formula, Paula’s worries completely disappeared.

No matter how talented Selina was, could she possibly surpass Piper?

...

Sapphire Valley Villa.

Logan saw Selina writing something at her desk. He walked over, and Selina arched a brow. "Mr. Reid, you’re home rather late."

Logan’s eyes gleamed with meaning. "Mm. I was held up by... a certain matter."

Selina paused, then stated flatly, "...Oh. My twenty-billion wager must have rattled Reid Group." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The sudden bet of twenty billion with Paula was bound to shock Reid Group. After all, Selina and Logan were husband and wife. It was one thing for Logan to accept Country Y’s challenge—but Selina signing a wager contract with the Duke’s daughter?

Was Selina truly certain that a perfumer from Country M could win?

Selina blinked innocently. "So, what did Logan say?"

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