Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 710: Solving Silas Sinclair’s Love Problems

So at this banquet held by the Dalton Family, quite a few celebrities and elites were invited to attend.

Even Silas Sinclair, whom they hadn’t seen for a long time, made an appearance.

When Sterling Norwood brought Selena Kensington over to Silas Sinclair’s side, Selena was a bit surprised.

But then Selena thought about it; Silas Sinclair was sure to become the head of the Sinclair Family in the future, and the Daltons and the Sinclairs were more or less evenly matched, so regarding the matter of the new head of the Dalton Family, Silas Sinclair surely needed to have a look.

When Silas Sinclair saw Selena Kensington and Sterling Norwood, his eyes were somewhat deep, and he spoke with an indiscernible tone, "You two seem to be living quite comfortably..."

"..."

Seeing Silas Sinclair like this, Selena couldn’t help but smile wryly.

Why does Silas Sinclair look a bit resentful?

Selena thought carefully, wasn’t Sloane Hawthorne away filming on location recently?

After all, there were quite a few scenes in "Desire Gorge" shot abroad, not to mention that Sloane Hawthorne’s character was the type that needed to travel all over the world.

So it’s very likely that Silas Sinclair hadn’t seen Sloane Hawthorne for some time.

Selena shrugged, looking innocent, "Cousin, don’t look at me like that, Sloane’s schedule wasn’t arranged by me."

She merely acted as a bridge for Sloane Hawthorne, leading her to greater heights.

Silas Sinclair briefly closed his eyes in frustration and then opened them again, "I’m not talking about her filming schedule."

This left Selena puzzled.

What else could possibly make Silas Sinclair show irritation in front of her, besides matters related to Sloane Hawthorne?

Sterling Norwood glanced at Silas Sinclair, his eyes carrying a hint of warning.

Silas Sinclair noticed Sterling Norwood’s look and paused, having no choice but to awkwardly change the subject.

"Actually, there’s something quite troubling, could you give me some advice?"

When Silas Sinclair said this, there was nothing unusual in his words.

Selena’s previous confusion was somewhat alleviated, and she nodded, "Sure, go ahead."

"Ahem... I had the intention of getting a marriage certificate with Sloane before, but she refused, and then she ignored me for a long time afterward..."

Silas Sinclair cleared his throat and awkwardly began to speak.

After all, saying it out loud was embarrassing for him.

He could even feel Sterling Norwood’s mocking gaze after he spoke those words.

Yet even before he finished, he looked up, not seeing a mocking gaze from Sterling Norwood, but rather a disapproving look from Selena.

Silas Sinclair could even see disdain in her eyes.

"...What kind of look is that?"

Silas Sinclair couldn’t help but ask.

"Sloane is currently in an upward phase of her career; asking her to get a marriage certificate with you now seems to her like you want to end her career. Do you think she wouldn’t be angry?"

Selena spoke with disdain.

Silas Sinclair was somewhat confused, "How would getting a marriage certificate affect her career?"

Selena was momentarily speechless, "Have you never seriously understood the acting profession?"

"...No."

Silas Sinclair shook his head honestly.

Although he liked Sloane Hawthorne and was willing to let her do what she wants, to let her pursue her nascent career, Silas Sinclair really hadn’t taken the time to understand the entertainment industry.

After all, in Silas Sinclair’s eyes, he was a favored son of heaven, born and raised in Valoria.

On the surface, he appeared steady, handling everything with care and leaving no room for error.

But in Silas Sinclair’s eyes, self-assurance and a desire for control were inherent qualities.

They just weren’t overt traits.

Moreover, he typically dealt with tedious paperwork and imperial affairs.

Regarding the entertainment business, his interest was limited, often approaching it with an investigative mindset.

So what Selena said was true; he hadn’t truly delved into understanding the acting profession.

Selena sighed lightly, almost like a life coach starting to guide Silas Sinclair.

"In the entertainment industry, no artist has it easy, especially at Sloane’s current stage. The company has heavy expectations, her agent will schedule a multitude of engagements, and fans anticipate their idol reaching higher heights."

"What’s even more important is Sloane herself; her ambition in the entertainment industry is no less than yours. And as an actress, she’s constantly on the move, barely spending any time at home annually."

"The person she spends the most time with is actually her agent and assistant. So imagine, if you two were truly married, in the short term, the life you envision as a couple is impossible to achieve."

Silas Sinclair frowned slightly, "I don’t mind. I just want some kind of assurance, otherwise I..."

Silas Sinclair didn’t continue, but Selena understood.

Silas Sinclair, although somewhat unwilling to admit internally, had to face the fact that he was insecure.

"If you really got the so-called assurance, then what? Even if you truly don’t mind, if the two of you are unable to see each other for long periods, doubt and anxiety will arise, and that’s how cracks form in a marriage."

Selena lowered her eyes and spoke slowly.

When she finished speaking, she looked up again, calmly meeting Silas Sinclair’s gaze, "If you only see Sloane a few times a year, while you’re stuck in your office buried in dull documents, yet constantly catching her on entertainment news, or in photos with some male actor..."

Before Selena could finish, Silas Sinclair, face darkening, interrupted impatiently, "Don’t even think about it!!"

Selena didn’t mind, and shrugged, "Such on-screen couple pairings in dramas and movies are commonplace in the entertainment circle, it’s not something that vanishes just because you don’t want it to."

Selena’s words further deepened the gloom on Silas Sinclair’s face.

Sterling Norwood squinted slightly, giving him a glare, "Don’t scare my wife."

"..."

Silas Sinclair’s mouth twitched slightly, his expression filled with helplessness.

Sterling Norwood looked like he wanted to mock Silas, but before he could say anything, Selena squeezed his hand to stop him.

Selena smiled briefly, "Don’t laugh at him, he’s already having such a rough time."

Listening to Selena, Sterling Norwood snorted softly.

But ultimately, he obediently listened to Selena and didn’t mock Silas Sinclair further.

"So, just wait until Sloane’s career stabilizes before considering this matter."

After calming Sterling Norwood, Selena turned to address Silas Sinclair again.

"And how long will that take?"

Unable to resist, Silas Sinclair pressed further.

Selena thought for a moment before providing a cautiously optimistic timeframe, "Um, three or four years..."

Hearing Selena’s words, Silas Sinclair’s once recovered face fell once more.

"That long?!"

Silas Sinclair voiced his dissatisfaction.

Selena glanced at Silas Sinclair curiously, "In three or four years, Sloane will only be 24."