Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss-Chapter 499: Jing Loses Control

Therefore, Spencer Norwood hurriedly ran in to ask what exactly happened in the laboratory just now.

Sean Norwood sighed, "We were originally collecting the Family Head’s blood sample, but this time it unexpectedly triggered the bloodline instinct, and now I’m afraid the Family Head has lost his reason."

He has lost his reason, as if merging with the Vile Beast, Qiong Qi, from the past.

This is the biggest drawback of the Qiong Qi bloodline.

Once humanity is lost, only the beast remains, and what difference does that have from a wild animal?

Spencer’s eyes paused, and he suddenly thought of something and urgently looked at Dr. Norwood, "Could it be similar to the incident at the banquet more than a decade ago?"

It was at that banquet that Sterling Norwood lost control for the first time.

The instinct within his body dominated his reason, exploding with beastly nature.

It nearly turned the classy banquet into a slaughterhouse.

In the end, it cost the Norwood Family several Hidden Guards to administer a sedative to Sterling before he calmed down.

It was precisely because of that banquet that Sterling has been confined to the Norwood Estate.

After that banquet, various rumors about Sterling began to spread.

If this time is similar, they can only be grateful that it didn’t happen in a crowded public place, but within the Norwood domain.

Dr. Norwood nodded, then shook his head.

"Previously, the Family Head’s bloodline was not awakened. But now..."

Dr. Norwood didn’t finish his sentence.

But everyone present understood.

Before, even when Sterling’s bloodline hadn’t awakened, he couldn’t suppress the outburst of instinctual beast nature.

This time, with his bloodline awakened and his conscious efforts to suppress it, he still lost his rationality.

Who can stop Sterling now?

Dr. Norwood looked at Spencer, "Perhaps the Madam could..."

Spencer immediately rejected the idea, "I know what you’re thinking. Before, when my brother lost control, his wife indeed helped him regain his reason, but now, do you think that’s still possible?"

This time is different from the previous loss of control, it’s much more severe.

Previously, there might have been a trace of reason left in Sterling, but now, after awakening, his power is needless to say, and once his beastly nature is triggered, it’s almost an indiscriminate attack.

Spencer dares not risk sending Selena to intervene.

Dr. Norwood was silent for a moment.

Obviously, he wasn’t confident either.

"First, we need to find where my brother went."

Spencer sighed.

Then, he ordered the Hidden Guards to search for where Sterling went after leaving.

Dr. Norwood sighed, "That’s all we can do."

Later, the searching Hidden Guards returned.

"Commander, at the forest entrance, we found the Family Head’s discarded phone."

Then, the Hidden Guard handed over the phone that Sterling had left behind.

Perhaps he was too anxious, leaving his phone unattended even if he dropped it.

Spencer nodded and took the phone. "Deploy a team to search... use the high-end equipment and be vigilant on all sides."

"Understood."

In Sterling’s current state, Spencer was indeed unsure if these Hidden Guards could return safely.

At the forest entrance stands a statue of Qiong Qi, while deep within the forest are various untamed beasts.

The beasts in the forest are wild by nature, it’s no wonder they attracted Sterling.

After all, The Beast Lord is always the object of the beasts’ adoration.

And only powerful beasts rich with animalistic nature can catch The Beast Lord’s eye.

After Spencer issued the orders, a team ventured into the forest.

While Spencer and Dr. Norwood, along with Sean, stood at the forest entrance.

Spencer continued to advise the squad leader.

"Stay extremely vigilant, if attacked by beasts, retreat as much as possible, do not kill them."

"If you encounter my brother, run immediately, use all your retreat capabilities."

"Otherwise, I can’t guarantee your safe return."

Qiong Qi is bloodthirsty and cruel.

Sterling’s beastly nature has just been triggered; it’s when he craves slaughter and blood.

Moreover, Qiong Qi’s territorial instinct is strong; once he enters the forest, he automatically claims it as his territory. If they kill the beasts within, it will surely enrage him.

"Understood."

Once the squad leader complied, they led the team into the forest.

Spencer continued to keep an eye on the happenings within the forest.

After over ten minutes, suddenly, the forest was startled by flocks of birds.

They were like something had startled them, swiftly flying from the trees into the sky.

"Damn it..."

Spencer saw the birds’ actions, feeling increasingly uneasy.

Soon after, the forest erupted with various sounds.

Crying roars from beasts, and the hurried retreat footsteps of the Hidden Guards.

A few minutes later, the three standing at the forest entrance saw the team of Hidden Guards rush out.

They were all injured, with several having blood splattered across their faces.

Spencer glanced at those people; they were all still alive.

Just one person’s arm was bitten with a big gash, and another’s leg was bitten as well.

The earlier squad leader reported to Spencer.

"Commander, it was as if the beasts in there were on some sort of stimulant, extremely excitable."

Just as the squad leader finished speaking, various beastly roars sounded from the forest again.

It was like excitement or perhaps a display of protest.

Spencer’s eyes narrowed slightly.

"Did you see my brother?"

The squad leader silently shook his head, "We barely entered the forest’s depths when we were surrounded by beasts. The Family Head should be deeper in the forest."

Otherwise, those usually scattered beasts wouldn’t gather and besiege them.

The only reason would be that they were jointly guarding Sterling within the forest.

Spencer pursed his lips slightly, "Understood, take the injured away for treatment."

"Yes."

The team then left.

Only three people remained, looking at each other.

Spencer took a deep breath, "Now, what should we do?"

They couldn’t go in, and Sterling didn’t want to come out either.

Remaining in this stalemate wasn’t a solution.

Sean and Dr. Norwood shook their heads helplessly.

They were powerless, too.

*

Meanwhile, Selena, who was watching a drama in the main estate, checked the time again after a while.

She frowned slightly.

Hasn’t Sterling been gone too long this time?

It’s been several hours now...

Usually, Sterling’s training session would last just over an hour, but this time it’s been two hours already...

Selena recalled that she planned to persuade Sterling to go on a date tonight...

She had originally intended it to be a surprise for Sterling, waiting for him to return before telling him, but he still hadn’t come back.

If she waits any longer, it would already be time for the afternoon meal.

So, Selena couldn’t help but call Sterling.

After calling Sterling, Selena waited patiently for him to pick up.

Yet after a few seconds, he still didn’t answer her call.

This puzzled Selena.