Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 788: The One at Home Isn’t Happy

Selena Kensington nodded slightly.

She didn’t judge Vivian Sutton’s decision at all.

As her best friend, it wasn’t her place to question or inquire why she made this choice, but rather to trust in her reasons.

Vivian Sutton glanced at Selena Kensington with a smile, "Why aren’t you asking why I’m doing this?"

Selena Kensington raised an eyebrow, "Is there really a need to ask?"

Her response was so natural that it deepened the smile on Vivian Sutton’s face.

"Of course not."

Her tone was slightly lifted, carrying a light-hearted ease.

Seeing her like this, Selena Kensington also chuckled, "So, our Vivian will be a CEO from now on. Thinking about pampering me a bit? Buy one, get two free~"

After saying this, she even threw a playful wink at Vivian Sutton.

Vivian Sutton averted her gaze with some disdain, then rubbed her arms as though feeling goosebumps.

"Forget about it. I can’t compete against that someone of yours."

Vivian Sutton said this and then exaggeratedly shrank her neck.

Selena Kensington was just teasing, and seeing her like this, rolled her eyes slightly.

"That’s enough, you’re overacting!"

Hearing Selena Kensington’s words, Vivian Sutton immediately toned down her exaggerated expression and clicked her tongue.

"How can you be so unromantic, woman? Who am I putting on a show for?"

After saying this, she gave Selena Kensington a coy glance.

Selena Kensington quickly raised her hands in mock surrender, "Alright, alright, it’s my fault for not keeping up with your act."

After saying this, Selena Kensington and Vivian Sutton exchanged a glance and both smiled.

"By the way, who were those people surrounding you earlier?"

The waiter in the restaurant brought over their lunch, and as Selena Kensington watched them set the table, she looked up and asked Vivian Sutton across from her.

Speaking of the previous incident, Vivian Sutton felt a bit exasperated, "The woman leading them is an old friend of mine and Clement Luther from childhood, we were even in the same class until middle school. She liked Clement back then, and after her confession failed, she turned her resentment towards me..."

Listening to Vivian Sutton, Selena Kensington nodded slightly.

No wonder she didn’t recognize the woman, as she had only met Vivian Sutton after high school.

She didn’t know much about Vivian Sutton’s past before high school.

But since Vivian Sutton hadn’t mentioned her before, that woman probably wasn’t important.

"She already knows your father hasn’t given up on you, so she likely won’t bother you anymore," Selena Kensington pointed out.

"Yeah, yeah! Plus, I told my father that I’d return to inherit The Sutton Family after establishing my name in The International Entertainment Industry, which is why he rushed to give me resources."

Vivian Sutton said this with a shrug of resignation.

Selena Kensington was a bit surprised by this.

Anson Sutton seems young, why is he thinking about retirement so soon?

Vivian Sutton glanced at Selena Kensington and could guess the confusion in her eyes.

She explained, "It was the incident with Roxanne Sutton’s death that made him realize some things, and now he has retirement on his mind."

The incident with Roxanne Sutton had quite an impact on Anson Sutton, and Vivian Sutton had accompanied him at the time.

So Anson Sutton had told her a lot, albeit sporadically.

In summary, Anson Sutton suddenly felt weary of his current life and wanted to travel leisurely rather than rush for work assignments.

That’s why he was so eager to connect with Hugh Kensington, handing over all the resources he had, with the aim of boosting Vivian Sutton to inherit the family business.

"..."

Hearing Anson Sutton’s thoughts, Selena Kensington sighed softly.

He’s much like Mr. Duan, only realizing things after aging and loss.

Later, Selena Kensington and Vivian Sutton seamlessly steered away from the topic.

After lunch, they talked a bit about work and then left the restaurant.

While driving away from the charming street, Selena Kensington looked back at Vivian Sutton, who stood by ready to see her off.

"When is the endorsement shoot?"

Vivian Sutton had just texted Clement Luther to pick her up.

Just as she hit send, she heard Selena Kensington’s question.

She lifted her head and replied, "Um... three days later I think."

After saying that, another thought seemed to strike her.

"Oh right, I forgot to tell you. I’ve agreed to a special interview event for the week before New Year’s Eve."

Hearing this, Selena Kensington paused her movement towards the car.

She turned to look at Vivian Sutton with a hint of curiosity in her eyes, "What special interview event?"

Vivian Sutton elaborated, "Well, it’s nothing major, just a show inviting me for a live interview, during which they might let guests connect with a friend online... so I wanted to see if you were available."

Naturally, when it came to friends, Vivian Sutton thought of Selena Kensington first.

Selena Kensington was somewhat familiar with this interview live-streaming concept, and after pondering for a moment, uncertainly asked, "Is it that interview show called ’Voice of True Entertainment’?"

Selena Kensington had some impression of the show from once skimming through program listings out of boredom.

’Voice of True Entertainment’ was known for featuring celebrities and discussing their personal lives, as well as connecting with the celebrities’ friends live to verify the authenticity of their claims.

Though it seemed like a random friend was picked for the live session, it was actually pre-arranged.

That’s why Vivian Sutton was asking Selena Kensington.

Despite having a bit of a script, the hosts were skilled and avoided awkward questions, so celebrities usually cooperated happily.

It allowed them to present their true selves and gain fans, so why not play along?

Knowing Selena Kensington might be aware of the show, Vivian Sutton’s eyes sparkled, and she nodded eagerly, "Yes, that’s the one, ’Voice of True Entertainment’!"

Selena Kensington’s lips curled into a slight smile, "Sounds good. Just call on me when the time comes."

"Alright! Now, you should hurry back! Otherwise, that special someone at home might have issues."

Having discussed this matter, Vivian Sutton hurried Selena Kensington along.

"Alright, I’m off then."

Selena Kensington gave her a playful glance, then answered and got into the car.

*

Sure enough, when she returned to the main house, it was just as Vivian Sutton had said.

That someone at home was not pleased.

As Selena Kensington walked in, she saw Sterling Norwood sitting on the couch with his back to her.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Sterling Norwood turned around.

Seeing it was Selena Kensington returning, the stern look in his eyes softened a bit, but his brow remained furrowed.