Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 832: Chapter 832: Sloane Hawthorne Is in Trouble

Sloane Hawthorne paused at this point.

Upon hearing Sloane mention past photographs, Selena Kensington raised an eyebrow.

Sloane Hawthorne’s old photographs?

Are they photos from when she was the leader of those street gang kids in the poor district?

Actually, if you just look at the photos, Selena even feels that Sloane had a unique charm at that time.

Otherwise, Selena wouldn’t have been moved to want to bring her into the entertainment industry at first sight.

That slightly raspy, smoky voice, coupled with her calm, world-weary gaze.

It had a sense of refined sexiness and coolness.

Sloane continued speaking, "I don’t know why they didn’t come to me before and have suddenly come now demanding benefits. But I thought they might have just remembered me, especially since recently I didn’t want any trouble, so I didn’t think much of it."

"But later as they kept coming, I realized something was wrong. They seemed to have gotten a taste and become insatiable, coming to me again and again... I managed to avoid them several times with various excuses."

"But yesterday, somehow they got information about where I would be, and they were there ahead of time blocking my way..."

This was why Selena could see Sloane talking with those gangsters beside Veridia Hospital yesterday.

Because those gangsters blocked Sloane’s way at that time.

They dared to do so openly, knowing Sloane wouldn’t want to appear in public.

Sloane had no choice but to negotiate with them while waiting for a taxi.

Luckily, the taxi did not disappoint her. After waiting for a minute or two, she found an excuse to leave first.

And it seemed those gangsters didn’t intend to stop her.

Selena heard Sloane recount the events of yesterday, and her expression tightened.

Once Sloane finished speaking, Selena immediately asked, "Didn’t they chase after you or try to stop you?!"

This seemed a bit off...

If those gangsters wanted to gain benefits from Sloane, how could they just let her leave?

Because if Sloane left this time, it would be even harder for them to block her next time.

Sloane shook her head, "No, they didn’t. I was surprised too, but I was eager to leave at the time, so I didn’t think about it."

At that time, Sloane feared being exposed, and only wanted to get away quickly.

Selena asked, "Who knew about your whereabouts?"

Sloane thought for a while and said, "My agent and assistant knew..."

Because that day Sloane had just finished shooting an advertisement, she intended to buy something near Veridia Hospital, so she asked her assistant to drop her there and then let the assistant leave.

Sloane belatedly realized, "Sis, do you suspect someone betrayed my whereabouts?"

Selena nodded, "It’s obvious, otherwise how could those people suddenly appear and intercept you."

"Moreover, I suspect that their real purpose yesterday was not to demand benefits from you, but... to leave behind some evidence."

Hearing Selena’s words, Sloane’s face suddenly turned pale, "Evidence... are they trying to ruin me?!"

What evidence? Naturally, that she knows those gangsters.

A currently popular star actually knowing gangsters. If those gangsters embellished the story, who knows what kind of identity they could pin on Sloane.

At that time, her reputation would be ruined...

"No, they just took benefits, the ones who truly want to ruin you are the people behind them."

Selena said sharply.

As for who is behind all this and what the motive is, Selena has somewhat surmised.

If she’s correct, Jane Rhodes might have a significant chance.

"...Then I probably know."

Sloane Hawthorne was silent for a while after hearing Selena’s words and then slowly spoke.

Selena was somewhat surprised by her words, "You know who it is?"

"...I don’t know, but I know what kind of people. Probably Silas Sinclair’s pursuer."

What surprised Selena was that when Sloane said this, she was very calm, as if stating the most ordinary matter.

Hearing Sloane’s reaction piqued Selena’s interest.

"Oh? You knew for a while?"

Sloane shrugged slightly, "From the moment I went public, I received quite a few warning and threatening messages, and many even claimed they would bring me down, but they never acted."

"This is the first one who’s acting, if my guess is correct, her status wouldn’t be low."

Selena smiled slightly, praising her, "Smart!"

Sloane’s speculation was not wrong.

But before officially confirming if Jane Rhodes is the one causing trouble behind the scenes, Selena didn’t tell Sloane who actually intends to bring her down.

"There might be an online uproar soon, so stay home for the next few days lest those people take advantage again. As for who sold out your whereabouts, I’ll have Xuxu look into it."

"Stardust’s PR team is definitely up to the task!"

Selena said the latter with a glint of determination in her eyes.

Hearing Selena’s protective words, Sloane felt deeply moved, and felt even more guilty about hiding things from her earlier.

Sloane said, "I’m sorry, sis, I didn’t mean to keep it from you..."

She was just a bit uncertain...

Afraid that everything she finally achieved would turn to nothing.

Selena suddenly smiled.

She asked an inexplicable question, "Sloane, do you know what initially attracted me to you most?"

"What was it?" Sloane instinctively followed up.

Selena slowly spoke, her soft voice irresistible, enveloping one in gentleness.

"It’s that unique charm you have that doesn’t belong to that place and your calm, world-weary aura. Your presence surprised me. Among those kids, you were like a glowing entity, radiating enchanting brilliance from top to toe."

"Don’t negate your past, nor do you have to purposely show a well-behaved side to me. I don’t want your obedience; I just want you to be yourself. What truly attracted me was your genuine and pure past self."

When Selena finished this sentence, Sloane was silent for a long time.

When she spoke again, Sloane’s voice was a bit choked, "Actually, I... didn’t intentionally act this way in front of you."

Why was Sloane so well-behaved in front of Selena?

Maybe it was an instinctive behavior or maybe she was afraid Selena would abandon her...

As for what exactly she was thinking, Sloane no longer remembered clearly.

But Sloane knew she definitely wasn’t doing it intentionally.