Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 535: Guardian Spirit

The subsequent events did not require Miles Goodman to provide explanations.

Selena Kensington began to act on her own, following the instincts of her subconscious.

She found herself engulfed in boundless darkness.

Surrounded by pitch blackness.

There were no boundaries, and there was no path.

She could only grope her way forward in the darkness.

But she was not afraid because there was always a warmth enveloping her.

Selena cautiously groped her way forward.

"That’s enough, it’s sufficient now."

A voice suddenly echoed, and then, Selena felt her shoulders being held by two hands.

Preventing her from continuing forward.

Selena looked down at the hands holding her shoulders.

Then she turned her head, this time seeing clearly the person who had stopped her. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

A woman with long hair, emanating a gentle golden glow.

Her body was not solid but was hovering in mid-air.

Seeing Selena turn around, a faint smile appeared on the woman’s face.

Selena was surprised to discover that she bore some resemblance to this woman.

"Who are you?"

Selena asked.

The woman smiled faintly but did not answer.

"Are you unwilling to answer?"

Selena asked again.

Still, the woman did not respond.

She gave a slight wave of her hand, and the boundless dark space shattered abruptly.

And Selena was forced to awaken from the darkness.

She opened her eyes.

And saw Miles Goodman before her.

Selena did not immediately ask Miles what had just happened, but instead took a moment to catch her breath.

Then she looked up at Miles, "Brother Miles, I was just engulfed in darkness, and then I saw a woman."

There was no hint of surprise on Miles Goodman’s face, he asked, "Did you feel that woman was warm and also somewhat similar to you?"

Selena nodded. "What is going on?"

Miles continued, "In the Clan of Celestial Masters, there is a bloodline connection. Whenever a powerful individual in the family passes away, she descends upon a descendant, becoming that descendant’s guide."

"Or rather, a guardian."

Selena remembered how the woman had looked at her.

Indeed, she was very gentle and serene.

But...

Selena couldn’t help but ask, "But isn’t that person too young!"

The woman in her consciousness just now definitely wasn’t over thirty years old.

Has anyone over thirty ever appeared among the powerful of the Rivers Family!?

This time, Miles was shocked.

"You..."

Then he smiled, "I don’t know if I should say your talent is too extraordinary or you are very lucky."

Miles went on, "The Rivers Family, two generations ago, had a highly talented female Heavenly Master. She was once entrusted with the responsibility of leading the Clan of Celestial Masters to rise again, but... fate was against her."

"She died tragically in her twenties."

Selena thought of the phantom image that had appeared, indeed what a pity it was.

"Who is she to me?"

Selena asked.

"She was your grandmother’s aunt, also your great-aunt, Esther Jennings."

Miles answered her.

"Esther Jennings... what a beautiful name."

Selena muttered softly.

"Anyway, when you find yourself on the brink of life and death, she will save you once."

"After that, she will completely dissipate."

"They descend into your consciousness in the form of a Spiritual Body. This way, although they have long since passed, they continue to exist in another way."

Miles continued to explain to Selena.

Selena carefully remembered what Miles had told her.

"Alright, since you have already learned to guide the Heavenly Master Power, next, try to concentrate it at your fingertips."

"Okay."

Selena nodded and then proceeded to do so.

She mobilized the Heavenly Master Power within her and let it gather at her fingertips.

Then, Selena saw tiny glimmers of golden light appear at her fingertips.

Selena looked at Miles joyfully, "I did it!"

A slight smile flickered in Miles’s eyes as he praised her, "Succeeding on your first try, you’re very impressive."

Fortunately, they had sealed Selena’s talent earlier, else the Norwood Family would have noticed and eliminated her with such formidable talent.

Then, Miles walked to a bookshelf nearby, pulled out a book, and handed it to Selena.

"These are some basic cultivation methods."

"Let the Heavenly Master Power circulate continuously within you, nourishing your internal organs to strengthen your constitution."

Selena took the book and then said,

"I understand."

Then, Selena and Miles left the ancestral hall.

They returned to the consultation room in the front yard.

After sitting down, Miles asked, "Did you go to Westport previously?"

From the moment Selena had entered, he had felt that the Heavenly Master’s Mark he left on her had been tainted with someone else’s aura.

And that aura was one he was familiar with...

Selena was momentarily dazed, then nodded.

"I went there once a year ago."

After she answered Miles, she suddenly remembered the question Lark Mayfield had asked her a year ago.

Lark had asked her about her relationship with Miles...

Thinking of this, a hint of interest flashed through Selena’s eyes, "Brother Miles, what is your relationship with Lark Mayfield from the Mayfield Family?"

Miles was stunned.

Then he fell silent.

Selena sensed something was off with the atmosphere and understood.

It seemed something had happened between Miles and Lark Mayfield, leading to their separation.

And her recent words had stirred memories of the past for Miles.

Realizing this, Selena felt somewhat regretful.

She didn’t understand why she had suddenly said those words.

"Brother Miles, I..."

Just as Selena was about to change the subject, Miles spoke, "It’s nothing, it’s in the past."

His expression was natural, and his words were somewhat indifferent.

Seeing Miles like this, Selena knew he didn’t wish to bring up past events.

So she nodded, "Alright."

Then, Miles started a different conversation.

"Selie."

He called out.

"Hmm?"

Selena looked up at him, only to find that Miles’s expression was exceptionally serious at this moment.

"You... after you found out about your situation with Sterling Norwood, how did you decide?"

His words seemed to carry a hint of anticipation.

Selena thought for a moment, then answered him.

"Actually, at first, I was bewildered."

"I was afraid Sterling was only drawn to me because of the curse; I feared other factors would taint his affection for me."

"I am selfish; I want to monopolize his love."

Selena didn’t conceal her inner selfishness and ambition.

Perhaps from the start, she had disdained hiding them.

She wasn’t a typical person; she had dark thoughts as well.

Regarding emotions, she had a severe obsession for purity.

She hoped Sterling’s eyes would be solely on her.

"You... never thought of separating from him?"

Miles asked in surprise.

Selena, somewhat puzzled, retorted, "Why should we separate?"

"My father once told me that neither worldly matters nor the shackles of curses could stop us from being together."