Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 398: Cole Vaughn

But she didn’t want to let their smiles down either, so she always nodded at them with a smile.

Hope Norwood nodded, seemingly understanding but not really.

’Ding.’

The elevator doors opened.

Selena Kensington instructed Hope Norwood, "Hope, wait for me in the lounge first."

"Okay, madam."

After settling Hope Norwood, Selena Kensington headed to Sterling Norwood’s office.

"Sterling."

She knocked on the door a few times before walking in.

But upon entering, she found that Sterling Norwood was nowhere in sight.

Selena Kensington called out again, somewhat puzzled, "Sterling?"

Meanwhile, in the lounge of the office.

Only a weak light was filtering in by the window.

Sterling Norwood was kneeling by the bed, his head bowed.

Making it impossible to see his expression.

Separated by a door, Sterling Norwood suddenly heard Selena Kensington’s voice.

His eyelashes trembled slightly, and he raised his head.

A pair of crimson eyes bursting forth with a strange and enchanting color.

Ominous yet beautiful.

He gasped for a moment, calming the turmoil within him.

After a while, the crimson in his eyes gradually faded, returning to the usual sapphire blue.

Only then did he stand up.

As he walked, there seemed to be a sharp and powerful aura about him.

As if something had changed...

Outside the room, seeing no response, Selena Kensington was about to go outside to ask.

But she saw the lounge door open.

Sterling Norwood then walked out.

"Sterling, so you were here..."

Selena Kensington exclaimed in surprise.

After speaking, she subtly furrowed her brow.

Why does it feel... Sterling Norwood’s aura is somewhat off.

If Sterling Norwood before was a sword still in its sheath.

He was indifferent, reserved, and noble.

Now, Sterling Norwood is like a drawn blade, sharp with a cutting edge.

His entire being exuded a commanding presence.

Selena Kensington felt the pressure emanating from him.

The powerful aura seemed to engulf her.

This was an experience Selena Kensington had never felt from Sterling Norwood before.

Yet she didn’t feel scared.

Selena Kensington walked over and took his hand, "Did you just go to rest?"

Sterling Norwood wrapped her hand in his palm.

As if to envelop her under his wing.

"...Yes, how long have you been back."

He silently pulled her into his embrace, sitting her on the chair in front of the desk.

Selena Kensington didn’t pay attention to his actions, "Not long since I got back."

She said to Sterling Norwood.

"By the way, Sterling, do you know what I found out this time?"

Sterling Norwood cooperated with her, "What did you find out?"

"...My father was actually a child picked up by the Kensington Family, and the car accident ten years ago was a conspiracy."

Hearing Selena mention the car accident ten years ago, Sterling Norwood’s eyes flickered slightly.

How could he forget?

Ten years ago, a car accident nearly took her away.

That day, a sudden crisis gripped him.

Instinctive behavior triggered him to become increasingly impatient and enraged, as if something was slipping from his control.

This made him go mad.

Later, he felt the mysterious guidance again.

He knew then that she was okay.

’It’ was protecting her.

Upon hearing the news from the main residence that Selena Kensington had returned to Aethelgard, he immediately had people investigate the truth.

He discovered several forces were involved in the incident, but...

When he tried to dig further, he encountered obstacles.

It was as if a door barred him just at the brink of truth.

No longer able to explore.

This was the first setback Sterling Norwood faced since accepting his inheritance, and the only one.

But at that time, he was constantly at the Norwood Family’s main residence unable to restrain his instincts.

It deterred him from continuing the investigation.

Today, hearing Selena bring it up again, he suddenly recalled the matter he had left behind ten years ago.

"Need me to do anything?"

He lifted a strand of Selena’s hair, gently rubbing it between his fingers.

Selena Kensington smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Miranda Kensington said that the old butler of the Kensington Family might know something."

"But that old butler left the Kensington Family ten years ago, and now we have no idea where he is..."

Selena Kensington was a bit troubled.

"Got it, give me his basic information."

Selena Kensington didn’t have much impression of the old butler; she had to ask Hugh Kensington before giving Sterling Norwood some information about the old butler.

Afterwards, Sterling Norwood told her to wait for news.

*

Meanwhile, in Sylva.

Sylva is a city of entertainment and gambling, and large screens outside the vast shopping mall played advertisements and news everywhere.

The area around the mall was naturally a place where people gathered, and on the other side of the road from the mall.

A boy in a baseball cap stood under the streetlight.

His stature was thin, his demeanor pure.

He slightly bowed his head, with the cap covering half his face, revealing only his sharp jawline and pressed, thin lips.

He suddenly looked up at the display screen of the mall across the street.

There played Stardust Entertainment’s promotion for casting in "Butterfly Flame."

The boy raised his head, revealing a pair of black eyes akin to obsidian.

His face still retained a hint of youthfulness, but the expression in his eyes was cold and elusive. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

He glanced at the advertisement across, then abruptly pulled out a card from his pocket.

The card was somewhat creased, but its content remained clear.

It read: Stardust Entertainment Selena Kensington.

He rubbed the two words ’Selena Kensington’ with his fingers, his expression unfathomable.

After a while, a phone call interrupted the boy’s thoughts.

He answered it.

"Sir."

A respectful voice came from the other side, with a hint of fear if listened carefully.

Fear towards this boy.

"Speak."

"The Viper Syndicate’s property and power have been fully acquired, awaiting instructions for subsequent actions."

Cole Vaughn didn’t immediately respond, leaving the subordinate guessing at his intentions.

After a while, Cole Vaughn spoke.

"Stay hidden, don’t let them find you."

"Ah?!......"

The subordinate was stunned, then suddenly reacted, "Yes, yes! I obey orders!"

Having spoken, he realized that cold sweat had formed on his forehead.

Even over the phone, he could feel the pressure emanating from Cole Vaughn.

He had witnessed before how Cole Vaughn dealt with disobedient subordinates.

Blood splattering, that slaughter-like brutal killing made the subordinate quite frightened.

What kind of person could have such means and capability...

Ever since then, the subordinate had been increasingly deferential and compliant towards Cole Vaughn.

Afraid he might end up like those who displeased him.

Cole Vaughn no longer paid attention to the subordinate and hung up.

Looking once more at the screen’s content, he slightly tugged at the corners of his mouth.

Then he turned and left.

Aethelgard, it seems he must make a trip.