Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 456: Did I Just Walk Into a Trap?

But after millennia of a curse, how could it be so easily lifted, especially one cast by The Beast Lord himself.

Although Sterling Norwood is the inheritor of the Qiongqi bloodline, he also cannot directly lift the curse set by the powerful ruler of that time.

Therefore, there are negative effects due to the reversal of causality.

Dean Sutton’s expression faltered, carefully considering the meaning behind Selena Kensington’s words, and then he realized.

His aged face showed a smile and a look of enlightenment, as if he had truly relaxed. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"I’ve lived so long and haven’t seen things as clearly as Miss Kensington; it seems I have been foolish,"

Selena Kensington smiled faintly.

Afterward, she turned to Timothy Jennings. "Cousin, aren’t you leaving yet?"

Timothy Jennings shook his head slightly. "There are still ancient texts I haven’t had the chance to review; you all go first."

Selena Kensington nodded slightly.

Sterling Norwood looked at Timothy Jennings. "Time is short; don’t keep me waiting too long."

Now, not only had Sterling Norwood embraced the power of his bloodline, Selena Kensington had also released the restraint on her own bloodline.

Thus, the negative effects of the reversal of causality would follow...

Timothy Jennings also carried a hint of a grim expression. "Once I find a complete solution, I’ll come quickly."

After that, Sterling Norwood left with Selena Kensington.

The twin brothers and Hope Norwood, Lea Dutton also left together.

The group headed toward the entrance of the forest.

Selena Kensington suddenly stopped.

She looked at Sterling Norwood beside her and whispered, "Hold me."

Her tone carried a hint of mischievousness, but Sterling Norwood found it endearing.

Without asking why, he bent slightly and lifted Selena Kensington up.

Selena Kensington was picked up and naturally wrapped her arms around his neck.

She shifted slightly to find a comfortable angle in Sterling Norwood’s embrace.

From Selena Kensington’s angle, she could see Sterling Norwood’s firm jawline and the movement of his Adam’s apple.

She rested her head against Sterling Norwood’s chest, listening to the heartbeat at the center of his heart, and let out a light laugh.

Sterling Norwood continued to walk forward.

As they traversed through the forest, Selena Kensington leaning against his chest, suddenly asked, "Did you know from the start?"

Her brows were calm and indifferent, as if asking a trivial question that just crossed her mind.

Only Selena Kensington knew her inner turmoil at the moment.

She saw Sterling Norwood’s attractive Adam’s apple move, and then heard him respond with a simple "Yes."

Selena Kensington’s eyes grew deeper; he had admitted it.

So, from the beginning, he knew she was reborn.

After discovering the truth about her rebirth, Selena Kensington had considered this matter.

Sterling Norwood also understood the cycles of causality, so from their very first meeting, when she exhibited extraordinary behavior, he would have sensed it.

Later, the familiarity she displayed and her actions during the birthday party were enough for Sterling Norwood to confirm his suspicions.

So, he had known all along, yet never showed it in front of her.

Even knowing she was reborn, she sought him out directly; though her intentions were unclear, he still indulged her.

He really was...

Selena Kensington didn’t know what to say.

She tightened her grip around Sterling Norwood’s neck, leaned in closer, and whispered in his ear, "Is this considered..."

"Throwing myself willingly into the net."

Her breath brushed against his ear, deepening the expression in Sterling Norwood’s eyes.

After hearing her words, the corner of his mouth instinctively curved into a faint smile.

"It is."

Just because she was so unaware, so willingly thrown into the net, it brought him joy and delight.

But what truly relaxed Sterling Norwood was Selena Kensington’s choice.

Her words assured Sterling Norwood of her decisions.

Even knowing all the truth, she still chose to be with him.

This allowed the tension in Sterling Norwood’s face and heart to finally ease.

After emerging from Mount Nimbus, Selena Kensington let Lea Dutton and Hope Norwood return to the film crew and reassure the crew members.

Meanwhile, Sterling Norwood sent Silvester Norwood and Spencer Norwood back to Aethelgard first, and took Selena Kensington to the hotel’s restaurant.

Selena Kensington had been hungry for so long and was eager to eat.

This time, without Sterling Norwood’s prompting, Selena Kensington ordered a lot of food on her own.

In the end, she added some desserts as well.

"..."

The server taking her order was almost shocked by Selena Kensington’s bold ordering.

Is this young lady really capable of eating so much???

But she doesn’t look overweight...

Unaware that she had become the object of envy in the server’s mind for not gaining weight, Selena Kensington contentedly finished all the dishes.

Walking out of the restaurant, Selena Kensington let out a small belch.

"Satisfied."

She touched her slightly bulged belly due to all the food she ate, and said to Sterling Norwood.

Sterling Norwood’s expression showed some helplessness. "Want to rest for a while?"

Selena Kensington shook her head slightly, naturally linking her arm through Sterling Norwood’s, "Let’s go to the film crew."

Having been gone for three days, she wondered if anything major had occurred with the film crew.

Sterling Norwood originally wanted Selena Kensington to rest, but before he could say anything, she interrupted him. "Stop! I know what you’re going to say; let’s go to the film crew first and then come back to rest."

Otherwise, delaying the film crew’s shooting due to her personal reasons wouldn’t be good.

Sterling Norwood sighed, swallowing back the words he was about to say.

He complied with Selena Kensington.

Afterward, the two of them headed to the film crew.

*

Just as Selena Kensington suspected, a day after her disappearance, many in the film crew speculated whether Selena Kensington had encountered any trouble.

The deputy director, Old Mister Xu, stood out and explained that Selena Kensington had her own matters to attend to, and had left for a few days, urging them to continue filming.

Only then did the crew feel reassured enough to continue their work.

Later, even Lea Dutton and Hope Norwood, who usually stayed by Selena Kensington’s side, disappeared.

This prompted the crew to speculate whether something unfortunate had indeed happened to Selena Kensington.

"Could Director Kensington truly be in trouble..."

"No idea, even her two assistants are gone..."

"Hey, don’t talk nonsense, who would dare mess with Director Kensington..."

"Well, it’s just a precaution, even Old Mister Xu himself doesn’t know where Director Kensington is..."

The crew members would discuss it when idle.

And Sloane Hawthorne, upon hearing of Selena Kensington’s disappearance, grew anxious, affecting her performance during filming.

Even a simple fight scene could lead to a NG.

In the end, Old Mister Xu couldn’t bear seeing it anymore and came to counsel her.

"Sloane, don’t worry too much. Don’t you know what kind of person Director Kensington is?"

"She won’t do anything without assurance, since she’s been gone for this long, it means she’s really handling something."

"Just focus on your own work, you wouldn’t want her to see you in this state when she returns, would you?"