Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 525: Confrontation

Upon hearing Selena Kensington’s words, Sterling Norwood immediately retorted, "No way."

Fred’s expression also showed some disagreement.

If something really happened to Selena Kensington here, he couldn’t guarantee that Sterling Norwood wouldn’t get angry.

Selena Kensington, with a serious expression, explained to Sterling Norwood, "Most of the people here, those kidnappers, have seen everyone, but I just arrived. I’m a woman who seems weak and helpless, which will make them less vigilant."

"No way."

Sterling Norwood still refused.

"If you’re really worried, I can handle it myself."

Upon hearing Sterling Norwood’s words, Selena Kensington shook her head.

If Sterling Norwood really took action, then his abilities would undoubtedly be exposed to these people, and Selena Kensington didn’t want the external people to look at Sterling Norwood with hostility.

At that moment, an elite returned.

"Family Head, those people do not agree with the people we sent, and moreover..."

After saying this, the elite glanced at Selena Kensington.

"They specifically requested that this young lady go to negotiate with them."

From the moment Selena Kensington got out of the car, she had been noticed by the kidnappers inside the shopping mall.

After all, among these people, Selena Kensington was the only woman.

"What?!"

Upon hearing the elite’s words, Fred’s face turned somewhat ashen.

When Selena Kensington heard the elite, she looked at Sterling Norwood, "Now it’s most suitable for me to go."

"Don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to myself."

"Besides... Aren’t you behind me?"

This was also the reason why Selena Kensington dared to boldly propose herself to negotiate.

Sterling Norwood’s lips tightened, still unwilling to relent, but he no longer outright rejected her as he did at the start.

Seeing some effect, Selena Kensington immediately got closer to Sterling Norwood to persuade him, "I’ll be fine..."

In the end, after Selena Kensington persuaded him with much effort, Sterling Norwood finally grudgingly agreed.

Having achieved her goal, Selena Kensington immediately beamed with joy.

She looked at Fred beside her, "Mr. Fred, I trouble you."

Fred quickly said, "It’s us who should be thanking you for helping us, Mrs. Norwood."

"No need for thanks, it’s just that my brother and sister-in-law are also inside."

Selena Kensington’s willingness to take action was naturally because Hugh Kensington and Felicity Dalton were inside.

Afterward, under instructions from people at the safe bureau, Selena Kensington walked within the security perimeter.

As Selena Kensington entered the security line, those kidnappers exchanged a glance and also sent someone out.

The two met at the entrance of the shopping mall.

When Hugh Kensington and Felicity Dalton saw Selena Kensington actually come here, they looked at her worriedly.

Selena Kensington nodded slightly to them, signaling them not to worry.

Seeing a young imperial woman coming, the kidnapper’s expression was not particularly fierce.

People are visual creatures. Seeing Selena Kensington’s face, even though they were on opposing sides, the kidnapper subconsciously relaxed his expression by quite a bit.

"What do you want?"

Selena Kensington communicated with the kidnapper using an external language.

"We need you to protect us," the kidnapper said.

Selena Kensington laughed a bit, "Sir, if you need our protection, why hijack ordinary citizens?"

The kidnapper cursed, "We’re at a dead end; without this, we couldn’t possibly attract the Hill Family’s attention!!!"

Selena Kensington paused, originally wanting to ask who was trying to hunt them down but then remembered the elite’s words earlier.

She swallowed the words she intended to say and changed to another question,

"Where are you from?"

The kidnapper hesitated for a moment, eyeing Selena Kensington vigilantly.

Selena Kensington sighed softly, "If you don’t speak, we won’t be able to help you."

The kidnapper contemplated for a long time, then turned and exchanged a glance with his companions behind him.

Only then did he turn his head to Selena Kensington and said, "Hesai."

"What kind of place is that?"

It seemed that Selena Kensington’s memory had never heard of this name.

"Hesai is a small town in the Southern Reach of The D-Nation, where people have lived for generations cultivating rosemary."

"We heard that the people there were very wealthy and happy. We originally just wanted to make a big hit..."

The kidnapper seemed to remember something, a hint of fear and trembling appeared in his eyes.

"But..."

Just as Selena Kensington was listening attentively, the kidnapper seemed to see something unexpected.

He pointed tremulously behind Selena Kensington, muttering crazily, "Wally! Wally! Wally!!!"

His expression was frenzied, almost shooting with the gun in his hand in blind panic.

"?"

A trace of confusion flashed in Selena Kensington’s eyes.

Just as she was about to inquire, Sterling Norwood’s voice sounded from behind, "Watch out!"

Selena Kensington instinctively took a few steps back, only to suddenly realize that a bullet had flown past her ear, hitting... the kidnapper before her.

The kidnapper clearly did not anticipate the sudden bullet, staring wide-eyed at Selena Kensington.

"Go... to Hesai... the Devil!"

These were his last words before falling to the ground.

Afterwards, Sterling Norwood suddenly appeared by her side, pulling her into his embrace.

In Sterling Norwood’s arms, Selena Kensington could not see anything.

She only heard a multitude of footsteps, chaotic gunfire, and the screams of ordinary citizens.

In a nearby hotel, Cole Vaughn impassively set down the sniper rifle in his hand.

"It seems that the unactivated pawn is also among the hostages."

Next to him, Alan paid attention to the commotion ahead, watching the hostages who ran out.

When he spotted someone in the crowd, he displayed a mysterious smile.

"Let’s go."

Cole Vaughn ignored Alan’s words and, after finishing his task, promptly and cleanly left the hotel’s room.

Alan then once again turned to glance at Selena Kensington, who was protected amidst the chaos.

Looking forward to the next meeting, Media.

Afterwards, Alan also left the room.

*

Amidst the chaos, when Selena Kensington was released by Sterling Norwood, she finally saw the scene before her.

Personnel from the safe bureau held shields, guarding them, while ordinary citizens from the shopping mall had already run out.

Inside the mall, only a few corpses remained.

Those of the kidnappers.

"I’m fine."

"What about Hugh and Quinn?"

Selena Kensington reassured Sterling Norwood for a moment, then quickly asked about Hugh Kensington and Felicity Dalton.

Sterling Norwood slightly tilted his chin, and Selena Kensington immediately turned around and saw Hugh Kensington and Felicity Dalton walking over.

"Are you hurt?"

Selena Kensington asked anxiously.

Hugh Kensington and Felicity Dalton shook their heads, "No, those kidnappers didn’t do anything to us. It seems they kidnapped us just to force the Hill Family to protect them."

Hugh Kensington’s gaze suddenly shifted to the kidnapper surrounded by the people from the safe bureau, who had just been speaking with Selena Kensington.

She left Sterling Norwood’s embrace, heading to the side of that kidnapper.

She squatted down beside him.

The kidnapper, before dying, was engulfed in immense terror and resentment, leaving his expression extremely distorted.