Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 268: Awards Ceremony

"Alright, alright, then I’ll trouble you to keep an eye on it for me later."

"Mhm!"

Selena Kensington finally set her gaze on Hope Norwood.

In such a setting, Hope maintained her indifferent, serious expression, as if nothing could affect her.

It wasn’t until Selena’s eyes met hers that her expression softened a bit.

"Madam, is there something you need?"

Her voice remained hoarse, yet it carried a profound respect.

"Nothing, are you getting used to it?"

Selena asked.

She had learned a few things about Hope Norwood.

After being brought back by the Norwood Family, she stayed in the training camp at the back mountain, learning various knowledge and skills day in and day out, undergoing diverse combat training...

Until she passed the camp’s exam to become a qualified Hidden Guard.

Before that, it had been a long time since she appeared in such crowded places.

A rare trace of confusion flashed in Hope Norwood’s eyes, as if she was puzzled why Selena would ask her that.

The knowledge in her mind told her she could adapt to any place, that she could disguise herself as anyone.

This was the first lesson to becoming a qualified Hidden Guard.

She answered, "I am used to it."

Selena nodded and didn’t ask further.

They finished dinner in the hotel restaurant and then went up to their rooms.

Selena had a room to herself, while Lea Dutton and Hope Norwood shared one.

"Let’s rest early tonight, tomorrow will be busy."

Selena told the two.

"Mhm, you rest early too, sister!"

"Good night, Madam."

After parting with Lea and Hope, Selena entered her own room.

She placed her luggage aside and looked around at the facilities.

After a glance, Selena took her pajamas and headed into the bathroom.

*

When Selena came out, half an hour had passed.

Noticing her phone screen lit up, she walked over.

It was a video call from Sterling Norwood.

Selena answered it.

"Sterling."

Selena held the phone in one hand, using the other to haphazardly towel dry her hair.

Gazing at the freshly showered Selena on screen, Sterling Norwood swallowed hard.

"...Mhm."

He tried to steady his voice.

"Dry your hair first."

"Okay."

Selena didn’t notice anything odd about Sterling, placing the towel aside, she plugged in the hairdryer and began drying her hair.

After a few minutes, with her hair almost dry, she turned off the hairdryer.

Selena climbed onto the bed with her phone, leaning against the headboard.

The warm tones of the bedside lamp softened her face, "Are you still in the study?"

She glanced at the background behind Sterling, confirming he was in the study.

"Mhm, still handling some matters."

Selena playfully glared at him, "It’s so late, leave work for tomorrow."

"Go rest already!"

Faced with his young wife’s urging, Sterling showed great compliance, setting aside any principles.

"Alright, I’ll go right away."

*

The next day.

The Gorgeous Award Ceremony was held at The Grand Rosewood Hotel.

In her hotel room, Selena changed into an evening gown, waiting for the makeup artist and stylist sent by the organizers to do her makeup and hair.

Once everything was ready, Selena headed downstairs with Hope and Lea.

"Ahhh, sister, you look amazing!!!"

Lea’s effusive praise began pouring in.

The burgundy strapless gown revealed smooth, rounded shoulders and prominently defined collarbones.

The gown subtly parted at the bottom, swaying as she walked, with long, sleek legs occasionally peeking through.