Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 513: Ruthless Finishing Blow
"..."
Silas Sinclair was still troubled by whether Harvey Vance and Sloane Hawthorne were together, and then he got ruthlessly stabbed again by Sterling Norwood.
Adding to the fact that he hadn’t been able to contact Sloane Hawthorne for several days, he suddenly felt even more agitated.
[Silas]: Just tell me, which cinema are you at?
Silas Sinclair thought that if he didn’t currently need something from this cousin, he would turn hostile and block him within seconds.
Sterling Norwood raised his eyebrows slightly, suddenly feeling a bit of sympathy for this cousin.
After all, during the holiday season, not only did he have to work overtime at the Eryndor Office, but he also failed to get his girlfriend and had to fend off other love rivals, which is quite miserable.
[S]: Shopping Paradise.
After replying to Silas Sinclair, Sterling Norwood ignored him.
Upon receiving the message from Sterling Norwood, Silas Sinclair immediately stood up from his office chair.
He grabbed the suit jacket hanging on the chair back and headed out.
Who cares about overtime?!
The girlfriend is about to be lost!
Meanwhile, Selena Kensington was unaware of the interactions between Sterling Norwood and Silas Sinclair until the movie ended.
Selena Kensington and Sterling Norwood walked out together.
As they walked, she sighed, "The twist in this ending was really unexpected."
"Who would have thought that the final culprit was a woman, and the protagonist’s sister at that."
Selena Kensington originally guessed it was one of the men on the protagonist’s team, but it was beyond her expectations.
Upon exiting the cinema, Selena Kensington ran into Sloane Hawthorne and Harvey Vance.
"Sloane? You’re heading to the restroom too?"
Sloane Hawthorne nodded.
"Let’s go together then."
The restroom inside the cinema was crowded, and Selena Kensington didn’t feel like waiting.
Since there was also a restroom outside the cinema, Selena Kensington headed out.
She and Sloane Hawthorne went to the restroom together.
The reason for going to the restroom, naturally, was to freshen up her makeup.
Selena Kensington glanced at Sloane Hawthorne in the mirror beside her, "Sloane..."
"Do you have someone you like?"
Sloane Hawthorne was taken aback by Selena Kensington’s question, a trace of hesitation flashing in her eyes.
She eventually shook her head, "No."
Selena Kensington gave Sloane Hawthorne a meaningful look, noticing the hesitation in her eyes.
So, Sloane Hawthorne does have someone she likes?
But...
For the moment, Selena Kensington couldn’t think of who it might be.
During their filming period, Sloane Hawthorne was mostly with her.
Could it be... Harvey Vance?
Selena Kensington quickly dismissed this thought.
It wouldn’t be Harvey Vance.
She could tell that Harvey Vance regarded Sloane Hawthorne only as a sister and junior.
And Sloane Hawthorne also saw Harvey Vance as a brother.
Besides, they’ve worked together on two projects, and Sloane Hawthorne frequently seeks Harvey’s advice, so their friendship is quite deep.
Between them, there is at most friendship or sibling-like affection.
So, who exactly is the person Sloane Hawthorne likes?
Selena Kensington was truly intrigued.
But now wasn’t the right time to delve into it.
Afterwards, Selena Kensington heard Sloane Hawthorne’s phone ringing.
She glanced sideways.
Sloane Hawthorne took out her phone and was momentarily stunned by what she saw.
Then she indifferently hung up the call.
"What’s wrong?"
Selena Kensington asked nonchalantly.
"...It was a spam call."
Sloane Hawthorne replied.
Selena Kensington nodded, not asking further.
Later, Sloane Hawthorne received a text message notification.
Selena Kensington couldn’t help but look over.
After reading the text message, Sloane Hawthorne pursed her lips slightly.
"Sorry, sis, I think I need to leave first,"
she said after reading the content of the message.
"It’s okay, you go ahead."
Selena Kensington nodded slightly, answering her.
After that, Sloane Hawthorne left.
After touching up her makeup in the restroom, Selena Kensington walked out and saw Sterling Norwood waiting alone outside.
"Did Harvey leave too?"
She looked around and saw no sign of Harvey Vance.
"He left with Sloane Hawthorne."
"...Alright."
Selena Kensington nodded.
She stepped forward to hold Sterling Norwood’s arm, "It’s still early, let’s go to the mall to shop a bit and get some snacks."
In the shopping mall, there’s a specific area selling various famous snacks.
Every time Selena Kensington comes to Shopping Paradise, it’s a must-visit.
Even though she had just drunk a cola and eaten most of the popcorn at the cinema.
But when it comes to food, who could mind too much?
"Don’t overeat."
Sterling Norwood helplessly accompanied her to the snack area floor.
Selena Kensington waved her hand, "No, no, it’ll digest soon enough."
*
After exiting Shopping Paradise, Sloane Hawthorne parted ways with Harvey Vance.
"No need for me to give you a ride back?"
Harvey Vance raised an eyebrow slightly.
Sloane Hawthorne shook her head slightly, "A friend is coming to see me, you go ahead."
A smile touched Harvey Vance’s eyes, "A boyfriend?"
Sloane Hawthorne glared at him playfully, "Don’t tease me, Harvey."
"Alright, then I’m heading off."
Harvey Vance didn’t ask further, leaving it at that.
"Okay, stay safe."
Then Sloane Hawthorne and Harvey Vance parted.
After Harvey Vance left, Sloane Hawthorne headed to the parking lot.
Upon reaching the parking lot, she saw Silas Sinclair leaning against the car door.
Since the lights in the parking lot weren’t particularly bright, Sloane Hawthorne couldn’t clearly see Silas Sinclair’s expression.
But she did notice what he was doing.
Silas Sinclair leaned against the car door, with a cigarette in his mouth.
Seeing Sloane Hawthorne approach, he raised a hand and took the cigarette from his mouth.
He exhaled a puff of smoke.
His whole demeanor seemed to carry a hint of dejection and malice.
For some reason, seeing Silas Sinclair’s face obscured in the shadows, Sloane Hawthorne felt a bit oppressed.
A gut reaction put her on alert.
"What do you want?"
Sloane Hawthorne moved closer but maintained a meter between them.
If Silas Sinclair hadn’t just threatened her by saying he’d come find her himself if she didn’t meet him.
Sloane Hawthorne, afraid of running into Selena Kensington, rushed down to meet Silas Sinclair.
Upon seeing Silas Sinclair like this, she felt a tightness inside her.
Silas Sinclair’s lips curled into a mocking smile, "Why is it you’re all smiles watching a movie with another man, but your face goes cold as soon as you’re with me?"
There was an unspeakable discomfort in his heart.
As someone who is considered a favored child of heaven, especially now riding high,
he’s long since accustomed to keeping his emotions under wraps and having control over everything.
But in front of Sloane Hawthorne, he didn’t want to hide any of his emotions.
Nor did he bother to disguise them.
He’s well aware of how strong his need for control is, so, he tried hard to contain himself not to scare Sloane Hawthorne away.
But after seeing the photo Selena Kensington posted, he couldn’t help but leave the Eryndor Office and come here.
He wanted to hear Sloane Hawthorne’s explanation.
But not long ago, he saw Sloane Hawthorne smiling so warmly and naturally at another man, and with him, she was always calm and indifferent.
