Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 793: I Like Working with Smart People

After the experiment, the Dalton Family, though not entirely purged, did suffer considerable setbacks.

It was through the efforts of the elder Mr. Dalton and his father that the Dalton Family reclaimed its position among the four great families.

Upon hearing the words of the elder Mr. Dalton, Selena Kensington did not show much surprise.

Because she had already vaguely guessed the elder Mr. Dalton’s intentions behind such actions.

The elder Mr. Dalton was indeed keenly observant and a smart man.

Smart people make smart decisions.

At this, Selena said nothing.

Beside her, Sterling Norwood spoke calmly, "Mr. Dalton, I like working with smart people."

With a single sentence, he expressed his thoughts.

Hearing Sterling Norwood’s words, the elder Mr. Dalton breathed a sigh of relief.

Thus, the Dalton Family could refrain from getting involved in this whirlwind.

The elder Mr. Dalton, having personally experienced that disaster, naturally knew how terrifying The Endless Abyss was.

Therefore, upon detecting signs of The Godsbane Organization’s reappearance, the elder Mr. Dalton carefully calculated, bit by bit, to preserve the Dalton Family.

After clearly stating his intentions, the elder Mr. Dalton did not linger.

After saying goodbye to Selena Kensington and Sterling Norwood, he left the floor.

Once the elder Mr. Dalton departed, Selena looked up at Sterling Norwood, "The line to the Dalton Family can be cut."

Now that matters on the Dalton Family’s side were roughly clear.

Even if The Godsbane Organization wanted to target people in Aethelgard, it could no longer turn to the Dalton Family.

Moreover, the Dalton Family had Samuel Dalton... The Godsbane Organization likely wouldn’t want to provoke the Norwood Family and then antagonize the Colombo Family.

Sterling Norwood replied, "Hmm."

After speaking, he looked up at the hospital room, "Shall we go in?"

Talking to the elder Mr. Dalton had taken about ten minutes.

Selena Kensington nodded, "Yes, let’s go in."

After speaking, she stood up from the chair with Sterling Norwood’s help.

*

When the two entered, Felicity Dalton was sitting on the bedside reading.

What she was reading... was an entertainment magazine.

Selena Kensington couldn’t help but glance at it.

Upon seeing Selena and Sterling enter, Hugh Kensington, who was pouring water nearby, handed the water to Felicity, then said to her, "Sis and brother-in-law are here."

Hearing Hugh’s words, Felicity Dalton put down the entertainment magazine and looked towards the hospital room door.

Sterling was accompanying Selena, and he had nothing to say to Felicity. So, after helping Selena in, he naturally moved to the sofa in the hospital suite and sat down.

Selena approached Felicity’s bed and, smiling, asked, "How are you recovering?"

Previously, Felicity had her pseudo-gene triggered, causing some of her organs to become overly active.

This resulted in those organs struggling to handle the massive exercise load, showing signs of deterioration.

This was why pseudo-types would run wild and were prone to death.

The strength of genetic lineage was not something every body could bear.

Fortunately, Felicity’s pseudo-gene was only activated for a brief period and was controlled in time, leaving minimal aftereffects.

The most was the physical discomfort caused by the previously triggered potential.

Felicity smiled and nodded, "I feel almost back to normal."

Though she initially felt discomfort with the newly activated pseudo-gene, Felicity had gradually adapted through these few days of rest.

"That’s good."

Selena nodded and then glanced at the entertainment magazine placed by Felicity’s bedside.

She seemingly casually mentioned, "You’re reading an entertainment magazine?"

Felicity followed Selena’s gaze to the magazine.

After a brief silence, she replied, "Yes..."

"Do you want to return to the entertainment industry?"

"I want to return to the entertainment industry."

Almost simultaneously, Selena and Felicity spoke.

After the two finished, they realized they had spoken both sentences together and smiled at each other.

Selena sat down on Felicity’s hospital bed, saying, "That’s great; the entertainment industry suits you."

Previously, when Felicity chose to leave the entertainment industry while her career was flourishing, Selena felt a little regret.

At the time, Felicity had already made a mark on the international stage, and if she had continued, she would have shone even brighter globally.

Unfortunately, Felicity chose to temporarily withdraw from the industry, and Hugh transitioned from the spotlight to behind the scenes.

The two then-prominent stars retreated from public view.

Selena had no opinion on Felicity’s decision then since her prospects were hers to decide.

She could choose the life she wished to lead.

However...

Selena observed Felicity’s expression quietly.

Amid the calmness, there seemed to be a sense of relief and joy.

Selena guessed that the elder Mr. Dalton had said something to Felicity earlier, which had resolved some of her concerns.

What were Felicity’s concerns?

Simply her struggle to accept her true origins and her twenty-some years of mirroring another’s life.

After all, who would willingly be someone’s substitute?

Who would want to believe they were born merely as a replacement...

Selena cleared these thoughts from her mind and looked at Hugh, "Is Felicity’s comeback plan set?"

Although Felicity had rarely appeared on the screen for so long, the fan base she had built was incomparable.

At the time she temporarily withdrew, Felicity was the leading star at Radiance, even more renowned than Roxanne Sutton.

Moreover, Felicity had fans not only in The Empire but also internationally.

Her sophisticated look was much appreciated abroad, and paired with her acting and natural charisma, she easily garnered fans.

Even before her withdrawal, she had an international fan support network.

Therefore, despite the loss of some fans, many remained steadfast in awaiting Felicity’s return.

These fans were far stickier than those who left.

Hugh paused and then said, "Tentatively planned for after the New Year. We need to complete formal handover with Radiance during the annual meeting before any next steps."

Selena nodded slightly at hearing this.

"Having a plan is good."

She didn’t press Hugh for the specifics of his plan.

After all, it’s his wife’s matter; let him worry about it.

However...

Felicity’s comeback would give Stardust yet another strong asset.

Moreover, Selena seemed to have thought of something, her gaze becoming deep.

She came up with some new inspiration for her script.

What new script would emerge if Felicity Dalton, Sloane Hawthorne, Annelise Mayfield, Vivian Sutton...were brought together?