Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 720: Dalton Family Head—Samuel Dalton

He cast his gaze on Sidney Dalton and suddenly said a cryptic sentence: "You have to wake up by relying on your own strength."

Everyone present was taken aback by this comment from the old Mr. Dalton.

Even Sidney Dalton felt the same.

After hearing the old man’s words, his expression froze, and a trace of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

But he never dared to look into the old man’s eyes again.

The chief of security frowned slightly, scrutinizing the old man for a moment, but found nothing unusual in his demeanor.

In the end, he gave up, taking Sidney Dalton out of the banquet hall first.

After the security team left, the old man invited the guests to resume the previous lively atmosphere of the banquet.

"Rest assured, everyone, if my son really has done such things, the Dalton Family certainly won’t cover for him."

This statement from the old man served as a strong reassurance to the partners of the Dalton Family.

Yes, they had little to worry about.

All those issues were caused by Sidney Dalton, and even if the Dalton Family was implicated, it would not result in significant losses for them.

They would not abandon their cooperation with the Dalton Family over minor losses.

Furthermore, the old man had clearly stated that the next head of the Dalton Family would be Samuel Dalton, not Sidney Dalton.

So there was no need for panic.

Understanding this, the banquet hall once again returned to its previous vibrancy.

At tonight’s banquet, many prominent families had brought their daughters along.

Seeing the selection of the Dalton Family’s head finalized, a number of eager individuals brought their daughters over as soon as the announcement was made by the old man.

Their intentions were exceedingly clear.

Now that Samuel Dalton had become the new head of the Dalton Family, and he was still young, appeared unmarried, and not dating anyone, if he took a liking to one of the socialites present—

then that socialite’s family would be able to ally with the Dalton Family through marriage, wouldn’t they?

In no time, many people surrounded the old man and Samuel Dalton.

Though Samuel Dalton was averse and disdainful of such occasions, remembering his promise to the old man, he had no choice but to quell the anger that had just surfaced within him.

Although he did not storm off, his expression showed no improvement.

A hint of coldness reached the depths of his otherwise casual gaze.

Deterring anyone from daring to gaze too intently at him.

Yet, some socialites found his demeanor appealing.

Rather than being frightened away, more and more socialites gathered around him.

"..."

Over on the other side, Selena Kensington naturally wouldn’t get involved in such a ruckus.

She stood beside Sterling Norwood, witnessing the whole process of Sidney Dalton being taken away.

The events unfolded as she predicted.

The only thing that surprised her a little was the hint of abnormality Sidney Dalton exhibited.

She leaned slightly against Sterling Norwood, her gaze sweeping over the situation in the banquet hall.

Soon after, she saw Zoe Sinclair leaning against a pillar.

Along with her two assistants.

They, too, were keeping an eye on the old man’s situation.

Selena Kensington withdrew her gaze.

Seeing Sidney Dalton taken away, Sterling Norwood intended to leave with Selena first.

Selena followed his lead.

While dealing with the socializing, Samuel Dalton caught a glimpse of Sterling Norwood planning to leave with Selena.

He initially wanted to see them off, but found himself trapped in the current situation.

Fortunately, Selena turned back and shook her head slightly at him.

Only then did Samuel Dalton restrain the anger within and continue dealing with the people around.

After Selena and Sterling Norwood left, Zoe Sinclair sneered as she watched their departing figures.

She withdrew her gaze, choosing not to look at them again.

Instead, she turned her gaze toward Felicity Dalton standing with Hugh Kensington.

A faint hint of coldness appeared in her eyes, "This pawn seems to have forgotten its standing."

"Janine, handle the aftermath."

She addressed Janine Linton beside her.

"Yes."

Janine nodded slightly, her tone filled with respect.

After speaking, Zoe cast a mocking glance at Cole Vaughn beside her, "Let’s go."

Then, after saying a word to the old man, Zoe, too, left the Dalton residence with her two ’assistants’.

*

The next day.

News about the Dalton Family banquet spread through high society as if it had wings.

When those who hadn’t attended heard that the Dalton Family head had been decided.

It was unexpected that the barely-seen third son of the Dalton Family.

He seemingly rose to prominence overnight, suddenly becoming the trusted candidate of the old man, eventually becoming the head of the Dalton Family.

Some people still found it hard to believe that Samuel Dalton ultimately became the head of the Dalton Family.

After all, they previously thought that Sidney Dalton’s ascension to the family head was a foregone conclusion.

Many families had already prepared to engage and cooperate with the new head of the Dalton Family.

Only to be caught off guard by the turn of events.

However, upon hearing of the incidents at the banquet, each person fell silent.

Meanwhile, the news about Sidney Dalton continued spreading in high society and spilled over into the entertainment circle, reaching wide media coverage.

Due to Sidney Dalton’s stature in the entertainment circle and Radiance’s current rising success.

News about Sidney Dalton drew much attention.

Suddenly, topics like #Sidney Dalton, CEO of Radiance, taken by security!#

#Sidney Dalton suspected as the perpetrator behind the Kensington couple’s accident years ago!#

#Sidney Dalton accused of numerous unfair business practices!#

These topics rocketed up the trending searches.

Upon seeing these topics, online netizens were dumbfounded.

What in the world is this?!

This was the thought that simultaneously flashed through their minds.

But upon delving into those topics, they were astounded by the content within.

Within an hour of these topics hitting the trending searches, they ignited a massive wave of discussions.

[??? Is it really the CEO of Radiance, Sidney Dalton, who did this?!]

[Holy shit?! Does this guy even recognize the existence of The Empire’s rules?!]

[This is outright defiance of the guidelines! Coupled with the crimes he’s committed, it’s enough to keep him in prison for decades!]

[My goddess was harmed by this person?! Oh my!]

[It’s unimaginable that a model couple so beloved in the entertainment circle would be lost to one person’s greed!]

[May the security forces publicize the final outcome of this case before the entire public!]

Netizens shared their views on Sidney Dalton’s affairs.

Among them, the most vocal were Julian Jennings’ former fans.