Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 441: Quincy Goodman’s Fate

However, with Quincy Goodman’s succession, the King could sense that the balance was subtly breaking.

Yet, Quincy Goodman was someone who left no trace of fault to grasp, and his position in the people’s hearts was not something easily swayed.

Therefore, the King instructed Rhys Kidd and Paloma Quinn not to act rashly and to wait for a chance to eliminate Quincy Goodman in one stroke.

Quincy Goodman was surrounded by the Imperial Guard, who had long been secretly lying in wait, during the annual Offerings to Heaven Ceremony.

On the vast ceremonial high platform, he stood alone.

All around, even on the city walls, were Imperial Guards encircling him.

Some held shields and spears, others held bows and arrows.

But without exception, they all aimed their weapons at Quincy Goodman.

Quincy Goodman looked towards the King, Rhys Kidd, and Paloma Quinn standing on the city wall.

He seemingly didn’t see those sharp arrows and spears; his eyes still carried an expression of indifference and aloof pride.

He even faintly showed a hint of disdain and sarcasm.

Seeing Quincy Goodman’s expression, Rhys Kidd was slightly puzzled.

Then, after the Commander of the Imperial Guard read out Quincy Goodman’s charges, not only did Quincy Goodman ignore them, but he also closed his eyes.

It seemed as if he did not care about his life or death.

At that moment, Rhys Kidd understood.

Quincy Goodman did this on purpose; he didn’t even intend to resist the slightest bit.

It was like having spent half his life in a struggle for power, only to find out in the end that it was all for nothing, which then made it all meaningless.

What followed confirmed Rhys Kidd’s thoughts.

Facing the overwhelming rain of arrows, Quincy Goodman neither avoided nor dodged them, confronting the arrows head-on.

Even when arrow after arrow pierced his body, staining his white robe with blood, his expression did not change.

Not even his eyes opened.

Yet, his tall and straight figure never fell.

Back then, Rhys Kidd’s heart was conflicted.

He finally remarked on Quincy Goodman, "If he was born in The Valerion Kingdom, what kind of prosperity he would have created."

But there was no if.

This was Quincy Goodman’s end.

After Quincy Goodman’s death, Rhys Kidd did not allow him to be humiliated by the people, did not let his body be trampled, nor let history record him as a treacherous minister, but instead had him buried with the ceremony due to a State Preceptor.

This was, in a way, Rhys Kidd’s respect for Quincy Goodman as an adversary.

"Cut! Perfect!"

Once the stagehand finished speaking, the principal and supporting actors in the scene all withdrew.

Selena Kensington looked at the replay of the scene on the screen in front of her, a trace of satisfaction in her eyes.

Even Assistant Director Mr. Xu sighed on the side.

"That Cole Vaughn, I didn’t expect him to surprise me so much."

He managed to perfectly portray Quincy Goodman’s disregard for everything, his cold and haughty demeanor.

Making the assistant director praise him several times over.

Selena Kensington also wore a smile, "Yeah, he’s been very successful."

Afterward, the principal and supporting actors went to remove their makeup.

This was the last scene shot today, and it was also Cole Vaughn’s final scene.

After finishing this scene, there wouldn’t be any more scenes for Cole Vaughn.

After today’s shooting was wrapped up, Selena Kensington sent everyone else home.

She then went to find Cole Vaughn.

"Your scenes are finished, tomorrow the finance department will settle your pay, what are your plans afterward?"

Cole Vaughn looked over upon hearing this.

"Going abroad."

Selena raised her eyebrows slightly.

Cole Vaughn continued, "There’s a distant relative abroad."

Selena nodded in understanding, "I’ll see you off at the airport tomorrow."

"Go home early and rest tonight."

"...Alright."

Afterward, Selena Kensington also left the film set.

*

When she returned to the Norwood Family, she saw several messages from Hugh Kensington.

[Sister’s Little Cotton Jacket]: The filming city in Stonefall has been booked, when do you plan to go and shoot?

Selena thought for a moment, give the crew a two-day break, and let them prepare the props and costumes.

After all, for large-scale scenes, a lot of extras and props are needed.

Selena would need some people to go there and handle these in advance.

[Selie Stays Slim]: In two days.

[Sister’s Little Cotton Jacket]: Alright, I’ve booked two weeks of filming city usage, and my assistant will take care of the hotel bookings for you.

Seeing Hugh Kensington’s words, Selena had a smile on her lips.

Her brother sometimes really felt like an elder brother.

After confirming with Hugh, Selena called Assistant Director Mr. Xu of the crew.

"Hello, Mr. Xu. It’s Selena."

Mr. Xu, having just returned home not long ago, was a bit confused to hear from Selena.

"Director Kensington, is there something you need?"

"Yes, the filming city in Stonefall is booked, do you know anyone in the crew or otherwise who is familiar with things over there?"

"Go two days in advance to sort out the extras and props, which makes things faster."

Selena stated. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Director Kensington found the right person for this, I have a few friends in Stonefall, leave it to me."

Hearing this, Selena also felt pleasantly surprised.

"That’s great, pick a few people from the crew to go with you and get familiarized, don’t worry, there will be overtime pay."

"Alright, rest assured, Director Kensington."

After talking with Mr. Xu, Selena hung up the phone.

*

When Sterling Norwood returned in the evening, Selena told him about this.

"You’re going to Stonefall?"

Sterling Norwood frowned slightly.

If he remembered correctly, Stonefall...

Was the place of Mount Nimbus.

Is it a coincidence, or...

Selena responded, "Yes, I’m going there to shoot some large-scale scenes, which will take about a week."

Large-scale scenes, in terms of personnel allocation and set control, were very difficult to shoot.

Given that many people appear on camera simultaneously and the varying quality of the extras alongside Selena’s high standards, these large-scale scenes certainly wouldn’t finish quickly.

Sterling Norwood’s gaze shifted, pondering slightly.

Perhaps, this was an opportunity.

Even fate seemed to be guiding Selena to Mount Nimbus.

At Mount Nimbus, they might be able to draw out Timothy Jennings and then find the answer.

Thinking this, Sterling Norwood nodded slightly, "Have Hope Norwood accompany you."

Previously, because Selena was always in Aethelgard, and since she thought that having Hope Norwood always by her side was wasting her potential, she let her return to the training camp.

Now, since Selena was leaving Aethelgard, Sterling Norwood couldn’t let Hope Norwood not accompany her.

"Okay."

Selena nodded obediently.

Afterward, Sterling Norwood brought up another matter.

"In a few days, I have to go abroad."

"Hmm?"

Selena slightly widened her eyes, curiously looking over.

With Sterling Norwood’s status, it was rare for any event to require his personal involvement; usually, it would be Silvester Norwood or Spencer Norwood representing him.

The twin brothers were now considered the agents of the Norwood Family Head.

For Sterling Norwood to go in person suggested that the counterpart’s position was anything but simple.