Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 681: So Fucking Childish

Annelise Mayfield looked at her worriedly, then bid farewell to Selena Kensington and left The Northwood Estate with Roxanne Sutton.

After Annelise Mayfield and Roxanne Sutton’s figures disappeared from Selena Kensington’s view, she slowly walked into the main house.

*

Once inside the main house, Selena Kensington asked the butler about Sterling Norwood’s whereabouts.

Upon learning that Sterling Norwood had gone to the study, Selena Kensington carried a plate of macarons upstairs.

Selena Kensington walked into the study very familiarly.

Sterling Norwood was sitting behind the large desk in the study, looking at the documents placed on the table in front of him.

Upon hearing the door open, Sterling Norwood immediately raised his head.

When he saw it was Selena Kensington, his brows relaxed, and his entire being exuded a pleasant aura.

Selena Kensington brought the macarons over and skillfully sat on Sterling Norwood’s lap.

Sterling Norwood wrapped his arms around Selena Kensington, adjusting his position to make her more comfortable.

After finishing this, he lazily spoke.

"Roxanne Sutton, will cooperate?"

Selena Kensington chuckled lightly, took a macaron, and bit into it.

"She won’t refuse to cooperate."

After saying this, Selena Kensington turned around and placed the remaining half of the macaron at Sterling Norwood’s lips.

Sterling Norwood understood her gesture and obediently opened his mouth.

Selena Kensington was satisfied, feeding the remaining half of the macaron to him.

After this, Selena Kensington continued, "She’s now left Sidney Dalton, and her mind is much clearer."

She commented indifferently.

"Is that so."

Sterling Norwood wasn’t interested in Roxanne Sutton. If it weren’t for Selena Kensington mentioning her lately, Sterling Norwood would hardly even remember she existed.

Selena Kensington relaxed in Sterling Norwood’s embrace.

She placed the plate of macarons on the desk, and with both hands, played with Sterling Norwood’s fingers.

"Just now, what did you discuss with Lark Mayfield and the others..."

Selena Kensington spoke slowly.

Sterling Norwood didn’t directly answer her question but instead asked Selena Kensington another question.

"How much do you know about Lark Mayfield and Miles Goodman?"

Selena Kensington got up from Sterling Norwood’s embrace and glared at him.

"I didn’t even know those two knew each other, how could I possibly know what happened between them!"

Sterling Norwood fell silent, having been glared at and snapped at by his wife.

Realizing his mistake in expression, he tried a different approach.

"Then, do you know about the Goodman family’s affairs?"

This time, Selena Kensington pondered carefully.

But she really didn’t have much impression of Miles Goodman’s family affairs.

"I only know that Miles Goodman was fostered with the Rivers Family as a child, and about his family, I truly don’t know."

Selena Kensington replied earnestly.

Sterling Norwood chuckled lightly and pulled Selena Kensington back into his embrace.

Then he slowly spoke, "Previously, the Goodman family was alongside the Rivers Family as the only ones with the Celestial Master lineage. Unfortunately, Miles Goodman made a wrong decision."

"He sheltered Lark Mayfield, who was being hunted at the time, bringing the Goodman family the calamity of extermination."

Selena Kensington instinctively grabbed Sterling Norwood’s wrist upon hearing this.

Between Lark Mayfield and Miles Goodman, could there be such a story?

"Why was Lark Mayfield being chased?"

Selena Kensington couldn’t help but ask.

Sterling Norwood stroked Selena Kensington’s hair.

"Lark Mayfield’s family were Mayfield outsiders who had been abandoned. However, Lark Mayfield had the strongest bloodline talent among her generation of the Mayfield family, and exhibited this natural talent in her eyes since childhood."

"Due to the uniqueness of her eyes, she was targeted by certain dark forces. Later, Lark Mayfield escaped, lost contact with her parents, and met Miles Goodman."

"Miles Goodman took her home. The Goodman family knew from the beginning of Lark Mayfield’s identity, yet they still took her in."

"Why?"

Selena Kensington was a bit puzzled.

"The Goodman family believed in destiny; they had long felt the decline of their family in the unseen. Lark Mayfield’s arrival only accelerated this decline, and coupled with the family’s belief that her presence was a sign of destiny."

"Over the years, Miles Goodman gradually understood the thoughts of the Goodman family back then, so he slowly let go of past events."

Sterling Norwood patiently explained, without a trace of irritation.

Selena Kensington, having heard Sterling Norwood’s explanation, had a general understanding of the origins involved.

She sighed, "So, after Lark Mayfield returned to the Mayfield family, she decided to close off the family within Westport, providing them protection."

"Partly, yes."

Sterling Norwood said vaguely.

Then, he continued discussing the question Selena Kensington had previously asked.

"The reason why Lark Mayfield suddenly chose to cooperate is simple."

"She couldn’t truly be with Miles Goodman due to the curse between the Clan of Celestial Masters and the Fell Bloodline descendants, but once that curse’s influence is removed, there will be no obstacles between them."

"So, she’s helping herself too."

Selena Kensington slightly nodded in understanding.

No wonder Lark Mayfield would suddenly change her stance.

So, that’s how it is...

While Selena Kensington was deep in thought, a virtual screen appeared suddenly in front of the desk.

Displaying Alessio Colombo’s video call.

"..."

Selena Kensington was momentarily surprised upon seeing the name.

Samuel Dalton?

Selena Kensington turned her head to Sterling Norwood somewhat pensively, "I didn’t know you were still in contact with Samuel."

"...Ahem."

Sterling Norwood awkwardly cleared his throat.

Selena Kensington said that and prepared to get off Sterling Norwood.

"Since you have to discuss business, I’ll..."

Before she finished her sentence, Sterling Norwood pulled her back into his arms.

"It’s fine, listen in together."

Sterling Norwood calmly spoke.

Selena Kensington paused, "But I shouldn’t be sitting in your lap; it doesn’t look good."

Sterling Norwood raised an eyebrow, sounding a bit bitter, "Why not?"

"..."

Understanding the implication in Sterling Norwood’s words, Selena Kensington obediently stayed put.

Yet she was still speechless for a moment, "Still holding a grudge over what happened before..."

Sterling Norwood snorted lightly, not refuting Selena Kensington’s comment.

Once Selena Kensington was seated comfortably in Sterling Norwood’s arms once more, Sterling Norwood connected Samuel Dalton’s video call.

So, when Samuel Dalton saw Sterling Norwood connect the video call, what he saw was the image of Sterling Norwood holding Selena Kensington.

Moreover, Sterling Norwood cast a slightly smug, provocative glance his way.

"..."

Utterly childish.

Samuel Dalton was speechless for several seconds.

Then he composed himself and greeted Selena Kensington sincerely, "Sis, it’s been a while, how’s your health?"

He looked gently at Selena Kensington, portraying the image of an obedient national good younger brother.

Before Selena Kensington could reply, she heard Sterling Norwood mumbling behind her, "He really does put on an act."

"..."

Selena Kensington secretly pinched Sterling Norwood’s thigh.