Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 434: New Year’s Day Gathering

After dinner, the twin brothers hurriedly left the main house using work as an excuse.

Saul glared at their departing backs in frustration, "These two brats will be the death of me one day!"

Selena, smiling, supported Saul toward the living room sofa, "Grandpa, don’t get angry. Let’s watch some TV."

Hearing Selena’s words, Saul expressed his appreciation while walking, "Girls are always more understanding."

"The three men in this house have truly broken this old man’s heart."

Selena couldn’t help but laugh.

Due to the Norwood family’s direct bloodline, twins or females are rare; mainly it’s the male lineage that continues.

Thus, Saul sighed with such sentiments.

Since today is New Year’s Day, there must be festive vibes throughout the city.

Selena thought for a moment and then invited Hugh and Felicity for dinner.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Hugh, how about coming out for dinner tonight?

[Sister’s Little Cotton Jacket]: I’ll ask Felicity.

Afterwards, Hugh replied to her: What time and where?

Selena thought for a while, then turned to ask Sterling, "Sterling, how about going to Serenity Gardens?"

"If you think it’s good, then it’s good."

With Sterling’s approval, Selena decided on Serenity Gardens.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Serenity Gardens, 7 PM.

After informing Hugh, Selena also asked Vivian and Clement.

She inquired directly in their "Reluctantly Low-Key Trio" group chat.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Do you guys have time today? Want to come out for a meal together?

After a while, Vivian replied: Clement and I have to have dinner with the elders at home tonight, can’t make it.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Alright, make sure to spend quality time with the elders.

Afterwards, Selena asked Sloane as well.

[Sloane]: Sure, sis.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Is your brother around? Call him to join us too.

[Sloane]: Okay, okay.

After contacting everyone, Selena turned to Saul, "Grandpa, would you like to join us for dinner tonight?"

Saul chuckled and said, "You youngsters have your gathering. This old man won’t interfere."

"I’ve made plans with the old fellow from the Sinclair family, you all have fun by yourselves."

Hearing that, Selena could only nod.

*

By evening, Selena started rummaging through her wardrobe for clothes to wear out.

Since it’s winter, Selena wasn’t about to self-torture with a short skirt.

She wore a wine-red long dress that went past her knees and draped a coat over it.

Feeling the warmth envelop her, Selena was satisfied and started putting on her makeup.

By the time Selena finished getting everything ready, it was already somewhat dark outside.

"Let’s go."

Having finished dressing up, Selena grabbed a bag from the side cabinet and hung it on her shoulder, then took Sterling’s arm, who had been waiting all along.

"Okay."

Seeing Selena meticulously dress up every time they went out, even planning to drag him into it sometimes, Sterling could only sigh helplessly.

His wife truly was delicate and loved beauty.

Couldn’t scold, couldn’t criticize.

Because she was delicate, and he couldn’t bear to.

So, he could only indulge her.

*

Upon arriving at Serenity Gardens, the manager immediately came out to greet them.

"Family Head, Madam, this way please."

The Norwood family had a private suite at Serenity Gardens, and long before Selena had decided on this place, Sterling had already arranged everything for her.

She only needed to think about what she wanted to do, and he would handle everything.

She only needed to enjoy.

"Thank you."

After that, Selena and Sterling proceeded to the private suite.

Once inside, the Waiter at Serenity Gardens came in and individually set up the tableware and served tea and snacks.

The manager respectfully asked on the side, "Family Head, would today’s menu choice of the Elegant Feast suit you?"

Serenity Gardens had specialized menus for gatherings or business discussions, so guests didn’t have to fuss over it, as Serenity Gardens had already prepared the selection.

"Yes."

"Please, Family Head and Madam, wait a moment."

Afterwards, the manager and the Waiter left the suite with the menu.

Selena glanced around at the decor, noticeably different from an ordinary private room.

"Sterling, I’m going to the restroom."

After speaking, Selena picked up her bag and left the room.

After finishing up in the restroom and touching up her lipstick, she encountered Silas Sinclair at the corner.

"...Cousin?"

Selena called out in surprise.

Why was Silas Sinclair here?

Silas looked over, "Sister-in-law?"

Upon hearing Silas’s voice, Selena walked over.

"Cousin, you came to Serenity Gardens for dinner too?" 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Silas gave a nod.

"Waiting for Iris, that kid hasn’t come out of the bathroom yet."

Today, Iris had relentlessly pestered him to come out, and Silas, weary of her nagging, finally agreed to join her.

However, as soon as they entered Serenity Gardens, Iris’s expression changed, leaving only, "Brother, I’m going to the bathroom!" and dashed off.

Silas waited in the lobby for a while, but Iris didn’t come out, so he decided to check here.

He hadn’t expected to run into Selena.

Hearing Silas’s explanation, Selena was a bit puzzled, "Let me check the restroom for you."

"Thank you."

Silas nodded slightly.

Selena then went into the restroom. She wasn’t sure where Iris was and tentatively called out, "Iris, are you there?"

Then Selena heard Iris’s voice coming from inside, "Sister-in-law? I’m here, I’m here! Help me!"

Selena walked to the bathroom door where Iris was, "What’s up?"

Iris’s voice, filled with helplessness, came through, "...I got my period."

Selena was momentarily speechless; no wonder Iris hadn’t come out yet.

She simply couldn’t leave.

As Selena’s own cycles were irregular, she had developed the habit of always keeping sanitary pads in her bag’s compartment.

"No worries, I brought some."

Selena then took out a sanitary pad from her bag and passed it through the gap under the restroom door.

"Ahh, sister-in-law, I love you!"

After finally resolving her issue, Iris could come out.

"Why didn’t you make a call?"

Selena asked her.

Iris seemed a bit embarrassed, "I was in a hurry, and I handed all my things to my brother without thinking."

As she entered Serenity Gardens, Iris felt something unusual but didn’t think much of it and instinctively handed over her bag and phone to Silas.

Leaving only a phrase behind.

"...Alright."

Hearing Iris’s account, Selena also couldn’t help but feel exasperated.

The two left the restroom, finding a waiting Silas at the door.

"Why were you gone so long?"

Silas frowned slightly.

Iris stuck out her tongue; she didn’t feel it was right to discuss such matters with her brother, "Oh, just a small problem occurred. Brother, don’t ask."

"?"

Silas silently formed a question mark in the air.