Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 842: Chapter 842: Malicious Slander

Because the place where Jane Rhodes and her companions sat was obscured by trees, and beside it was a pile of artificial rocks, when Selena Kensington and her friends walked to the side of the rocks, Jane and her companions didn’t notice.

They continued their superficial plastic conversations.

"Miss Rhodes, you recently returned to Aethelgard, right? It seems you missed quite a few things in Aethelgard..."

"Indeed, it’s no wonder a woman suddenly appeared and took the lead! An entertainment world actress without identity or background getting noticed by young master Sinclair! Does she really think she can turn from an ugly duckling into a swan?!"

Upon hearing the words of that socialite, a hint of sarcasm flashed in Jane Rhodes’s eyes.

How foolish!

Even if this is the truth, saying it so blatantly isn’t she afraid the other women at this table will use it against her!

Jane Rhodes naturally knew the little schemes in these women’s hearts, but every woman at this table has their own little schemes, it’s just a matter of who would crack first under pressure and be used.

She slowly spoke, "Miss Xu shouldn’t say that, since Miss Hawthorne has been favored by Lady Norwood, she obviously has her extraordinary qualities..."

Her words trailed off, seemingly carrying an indescribable implicit meaning.

Another socialite nearby immediately chimed in, "Look at the way you put it, Miss Rhodes. Just because she’s with a swan doesn’t guarantee she becomes one. But speaking of which, it reminds me of something about Sloane Hawthorne from a few days ago, tsk."

"That woman is really lucky, having Stardust and Lady Norwood backing her, no wonder she connected with young master Sinclair so effortlessly."

Jane Rhodes watched as the atmosphere at the table heated up, a calculative glint in her eyes. Then she furrowed her brows slightly, showing a touch of concern on her face, "Alas, I heard that young master Silas is bringing Miss Hawthorne to the banquet tonight."

Upon hearing Jane Rhodes’ words, the other socialites at the table exploded.

They all felt threatened.

Silas Sinclair bringing Sloane Hawthorne to such an occasion was as clear as day.

He intended to publicly announce Sloane Hawthorne’s identity.

By then, wouldn’t their hopes become even bleaker?!

These socialites became instantly wary.

"An insignificant actress! How dare she attend today’s banquet?! What enchantment has she cast on young master Sinclair!"

"If this is true, we socialites would become laughingstocks, wouldn’t we?! Miss Rhodes, you have been with the Sinclair Family for years, you should know whether the Sinclair Family would accept a woman like Sloane Hawthorne, right?!"

Jane Rhodes’s expression changed slightly when suddenly questioned.

She lowered her gaze slightly, concealing a flash of disgust in her eyes.

This woman intentionally asked her, wasn’t it to drag her down with them!

But her face didn’t show any change, still carrying a faint smile around her lips, "I don’t know, after all, I haven’t been back in over a decade, and I’m still somewhat unfamiliar with the current Sinclair Family!"

The socialite who failed to drag Jane Rhodes down had a hint of sarcasm in her eyes, but she continued, "Indeed, even though Miss Rhodes has lived with the Sinclair Family for years, you don’t really understand young master Silas’s preferences, how could you know why he’d fancy such an entertainment world actress."

Her words were filled with overt and covert mockery towards Jane Rhodes.

Close to the well but still having no advantage! After all these years, Jane Rhodes never gleaned much favor in front of Silas Sinclair! Yet even a latecomer could take the lead.

Hearing the mockery in that socialite’s words, Jane Rhodes’s expression changed slightly.

Her mood darkened a bit.

She lightly tugged at her lips and instinctively said, "Miss Xu’s statement is a bit harsh. I, Jane, don’t have the bold recklessness to lower myself to please a man."

Hearing Jane Rhodes’s words, the socialites exchanged glances.

"Does Miss Rhodes mean to imply that Sloane Hawthorne uses her beauty to serve people?"

Upon hearing this socialite’s words, Jane Rhodes’s face changed slightly.

She realized that she had been set up by them!

Although Jane Rhodes did think that Sloane Hawthorne relied only on some beauty and a few tricks to completely bewilder Silas Sinclair, it didn’t mean she was willing to say so in front of these women.

After she said it, who knows how these women would embellish it!

Meanwhile, behind the rocks, upon hearing the conversation, Selena Kensington’s expression suddenly darkened.

Beside her, Iris Sinclair and Vivian Sutton didn’t look pleased either.

If their words got out, even if baseless, in such an important occasion today, it would certainly subject Sloane Hawthorne to numerous odd looks and scrutiny.

At this moment, Jane and the others didn’t know that behind the rocks, Selena Kensington and her friends had been standing there for a while.

Jane Rhodes paused, adjusted her expression, ready to save herself.

Before she could speak, suddenly a derisive laugh was heard.

Selena Kensington’s move to step out from behind the rocks halted.

The one who laughed... was Rosalind Blanchett, whom Selena had not seen for a long time.

Now, since Catherine Blanchett was sent to a mental institution, Rosalind had become the sole focus of the Blanchett Family’s nurturing.

Moreover, Selena Kensington thought that Rosalind, who had been patient for so many years and playing the fool to catch the tiger, finally found a chance to pull her sister down, her patience alone would allow her to go much further than Catherine Blanchett.

Recently Selena also heard that Rosalind had intentions of resisting the Blanchett Family’s arrangements...

The socialites were startled by the sudden laugh, then quickly looked toward the source of the sound.

They saw Rosalind Blanchett standing among them without them knowing when she arrived.

The faces of those socialites soured, not knowing how long Rosalind had been there.

"Miss Blanchett..."

Rosalind didn’t respond to them, with a slight shift in her gaze, "Ladies, we all have status and class, it’s best not to speak recklessly."

She was implying the earlier discussion about Sloane Hawthorne among those socialites.

The targeted socialites felt even more unsettled, especially Jane Rhodes. After all, she had said the most outrageous things, but when she thought of Rosalind’s current status and the Blanchett Family behind her, she felt displeasure but remained silent.

Unfortunately, Rosalind’s next words instantly made Jane’s face turn ashen.

Seeing no response from those people, Rosalind’s eyes flashed with disinterest and mockery.

She then slowly lifted her gaze toward Selena Kensington and her companions as they emerged from behind the rocks.

She smiled lightly, "Don’t you agree with what I said, Mrs. Norwood?"