Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 578: The Truth Behind Father’s Pursuit
Selena Kensington had never mentioned Sterling Norwood’s identity to Hugh Kensington.
Because when Selena first learned about these matters, she too took a long time to process them.
If possible, Selena didn’t want Hugh to get involved in this matter as well.
"They took my parents and forced them to cooperate with their research."
"Initially, my parents didn’t know the purpose of the experiments, plus they were people committed to seeking truth, and those experiments piqued their interest."
"So, they kept cooperating with their research."
"Later on, when they discovered the truth, they wanted to leave that organization."
"But they knew too much, how would that organization let them go so easily."
Hugh and Selena exchanged a glance and fell silent.
After a while, Selena asked, "Aunt, then why won’t they let you go?"
Logically, after Nancy Kensington and Winston Kensington were taken, Nancy hid herself, and the Hill Family protected her well, so she couldn’t possibly know about the experiments.
And Connor Kensington was just a baby then, so he couldn’t have known either.
Two children not privy to the situation, why are they being hunted so relentlessly?
Mrs. Hill let out a bitter laugh.
"Hugh, take out the pocket watch."
Hugh obediently took out the pocket watch.
Mrs. Hill also took out her own pocket watch; she seemed to press a mechanism on it and the watch face opened, revealing a half piece of paper inside.
Hugh was surprised and followed Mrs. Hill’s actions to also open the watch face.
Inside, there lay another half piece of paper.
Mrs. Hill handed over the paper.
Hugh pieced the two pieces of paper together.
The pieces came together to form a map of an island.
The map indicated several points.
"This is what they are searching for."
Mrs. Hill pointed to the map and said.
"What map is this?"
Hugh asked.
"It’s the map showing where my parents hid their research notes. After leaving the institute, they took the core essence of the experiments, making it difficult for those people to continue their experiments later. That’s why they’ve been searching for these notes."
This is also the reason those people have been relentlessly pursuing Nancy Kensington and Connor Kensington.
Without those research notes, the progress of their experiments is greatly hindered.
While Hugh and Mrs. Hill were talking, Selena suddenly snatched the map.
She began to study it carefully.
For some reason, she felt the outline of this map was very familiar.
Hugh was a bit baffled by Selena’s sudden action, but seeing her deep in thought, Hugh chose to wait.
Once Selena had thought it through, Hugh spoke up, "Sis, did you think of something?"
Selena lifted her head with a serious expression, "I know where this is."
Mrs. Hill’s tone was a bit surprised, "You know this island?"
Selena nodded slightly, "Earlier on the Saint Maria, I saw this island being auctioned."
After saying this, Selena frowned a bit, "Strange, I heard this island was previously a private island of the Gailo Family, why would grandma and grandpa hide their notes there?"
"Gailo Family?"
Mrs. Hill repeated the name in a peculiar tone.
Selena nodded slightly, "But the Gailo Family has already been eliminated by the Colombo Family, and the island now belongs to the Colombo Family."
Mrs. Hill’s eyes narrowed slightly, "If my guess is correct, the Gailo Family might be one of the families involved in the experiment."
A hint of shock flashed in Selena’s eyes.
"What? Other families were involved in this experiment?"
No wonder The Godsbane Organization is so hidden.
Aside from their own power, surely there are other forces assisting them.
Mrs. Hill nodded slightly, "My parents once told me that this organization had conducted an experiment in Aethelgard, and back then many of the upper-class families couldn’t resist the temptation and joined them."
"Later it was suppressed by the Norwood Family and The Empire."
"This matter is too far back, I’m not clear about the reasons."
Mrs. Hill slightly raised her eyes to look at Selena, "Selena, perhaps your husband knows more."
"..."
Selena slightly pursed her lips.
Her eyes heavy.
If Mrs. Hill hadn’t mentioned it, Selena wouldn’t have known how much Sterling Norwood had concealed from her.
Mrs. Hill glanced at the time, "It’s getting late, we’ll chat when we have the chance."
Selena and Hugh nodded.
Before getting out of the car, Mrs. Hill reminded them again, "Don’t let what you know be exposed, or those people will come back again, understand?"
The siblings nodded obediently, "Don’t worry, Aunt."
Watching Mrs. Hill get into another car and leave, Selena said to Hugh, "Let’s go."
Then, Hugh started the car and left.
On the way to take Selena back to the main house, Selena told Hugh about Sterling Norwood’s identity and the matters involving the Rivers Family.
After learning this, Hugh remained silent for a long time.
"No wonder even though Mom has severed ties with Grandma’s family, they always take you back to the Rivers Family from time to time."
Hugh sighed silently.
He then looked at Selena, "Sis, do you regret it?"
"Hmm?"
Selena raised her eyebrows, seemingly not understanding Hugh’s question.
Before Selena could answer, Hugh chuckled to himself.
"I must be silly, asking if you’d regret it."
In Hugh’s eyes, his sister is strong and beautiful.
Once she commits to something, she’ll pursue it unwaveringly.
So, even after knowing Sterling Norwood’s identity and the connection between them, Selena wouldn’t regret it.
What she can do is keep moving forward.
Selena smiled and raised her hand to ruffle Hugh’s hair, "You brat, I know what I’m doing." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
It seems she hadn’t done this gesture to Hugh in a long time and didn’t want to stop even after a while.
Finally, Hugh spoke up in exasperation, "Stop it, it’s affecting my driving."
Selena let out a ’tsk’ and stopped her actions.
After dropping Selena off at the main house door, Hugh left.
"Get some rest."
Selena waved to Hugh.
"I know."
Hugh replied before starting the car and leaving the main house.
Watching Hugh leave, Selena then turned to walk into the main house.
*
The main house was still brightly lit.
Upon entering, Selena saw Sterling Norwood in the living room.
Seeing Sterling, Selena recalled what Mrs. Hill had just said.
She sighed softly and walked over.
"Welcome back."
As soon as Selena walked into the living room, Sterling seemed to sense her presence and turned his head.
"Hmm."
