Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 280: You’re Not Worthy Yet

The man named Owen Woods behind him wore an eye patch covering one eye and had a shallow scar on his face.

He looked toward the person The Vipers was pointing at and gave a slight bow. "Yes, Boss."

Having said that, he left the surveillance room.

Meanwhile, in the hotel’s restaurant, Selena Kensington was completely unaware that she was being watched.

After listening to the program team’s speech and finishing her dinner, Selena went to find Hope Norwood and Lea Dutton.

"Let’s go."

The three of them walked out of the hotel restaurant.

Just as they exited the restaurant, Hope Norwood immediately grabbed her.

Selena was a bit puzzled, but Hope took on an attack-ready stance.

Following Hope’s gaze, she saw Owen Woods leaning against the wall at the end of the hotel corridor.

Her intuition told her that he was coming for her.

Sure enough, Owen Woods lifted his head, his gaze locking onto Selena.

"Miss, our master wishes to see you."

Owen Woods was a favored individual by The Vipers, effectively the spokesperson for The Viper Syndicate.

In Sylva, you might not know The Vipers, but Owen Woods was someone you had to recognize.

So, when Owen Woods said that, any newcomer to the scene would certainly feel both flattered and uneasy. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

But not Selena; she looked at Owen Woods with a steady gaze. "Sorry, I don’t believe I know your master."

Owen’s eyes darkened slightly, as it seemed he was dealing with a tough one.

"Our master is the owner of The Viper Syndicate."

He revealed the name of The Viper Syndicate.

In Sylva, The Viper Syndicate was akin to invincible local rulers, feared by all.

Owen thought that by mentioning The Viper Syndicate, she would comply.

Sadly, reality disappointed him.

A faint, icy curve appeared at the corner of Selena’s lips, her gaze cold as she stared straight at Owen Woods.

"The Viper Syndicate? What are they?"

Before coming, Selena had already heard the rumors about The Viper Syndicate.

Rulers of Sylva, under The Viper Syndicate’s name, committing all sorts of nefarious acts.

Selena had no goodwill towards such an organization.

Especially given that they now wanted to target her.

Owen’s expression suddenly grew dark. "You’re asking for it, aren’t you? Playing hard to get?"

Selena took a few steps back. "Hope."

As soon as she spoke, Hope Norwood suddenly rushed at Owen Woods, giving him a hard shoulder throw before he had time to react.

And pinned down his arms and legs, making him unable to move.

Owen tried to fight back, but he was shocked to find that this seemingly slender and aloof woman had such strength!

He looked toward Selena, standing behind Hope.

"You’re not even worthy."

Her gaze was distant, her voice carrying authority and an edge of ice.

This presence...

Owen had a vague sense of foreboding; could a newcomer have such a presence?!

Moreover, the people around her didn’t appear simple either...

While he was caught off guard, in Sylva, there were really only a few who could take him down so easily!

Having been with The Vipers for a long time, Owen was accustomed to throwing his weight around, especially in Sylva.

Even a strong dragon coming to Sylva would have to submit before their local rulers!

Owen discreetly pressed a button on the phone in his pocket.

Selena’s gaze sharpened. "Hope, knock him out!"

Hope instinctively followed Selena’s order and knocked Owen Woods out.

Unfortunately, it was already too late.

The hotel’s corridors suddenly blared with alarm sounds.

"Go!"

Selena calmly led them away immediately.

The Viper Syndicate, being the local rulers of Sylva, likely had influence at The Grand Rosewood Hotel as well.

"Take the back door!"

With Owen here, surely there would be more of The Viper Syndicate’s people around.