As soon as she entered the room, Selena Kensington placed the trophy on the table.

She picked up her phone and took a photo of the trophy.

First, she sent it to Sterling Norwood.

[Selie Stays Slim]: [Photo]

[Selie Stays Slim]: Waiting for a compliment ing

Selena waited for a while but didn’t receive a reply from Sterling.

Thinking he might be busy, she decided not to bother him.

Instead, she opened her social media and edited a post that she sent out.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Glory belongs to both you and me. [Photo]

The post wasn’t out for long before Selena received many likes and comments.

[No Poverty Please]: Ahhh sister, amazing!!!

[Sister’s Little Cotton-Padded Jacket]: Awesome!

[Clement Luther is a Hunk]: 666

...

Following that were a string of ’666’, ’Awesome’ comments.

Selena smiled as she glanced at those messages and then opened Weibo, posting a similar update.

Selena V: Glory belongs to both you and me. [Photo]

Not long after the Weibo post was up, many fans started pouring in.

[Whoa, Whoa!!! Awesome!!!]

[Ahhh the most meaningful film award!!! "Butterfly Flame" is amazing! Director Kensington is amazing!]

[Mama, the Empire’s film made us proud again!!]

[Excited, excited, sobbing, finally this day has come!]

["Butterfly Flame" go go go!!!]

[Whoa, I want to watch it again ahh! When will it be available on the streaming app!]

["Butterfly Flame" surely has brought honor to the nation!]

Previously, at the Corinthia Film Festival, many Empire films were nominated.

But most of them were just there to accompany.

Rarely did a film actually win at international festivals.

The Empire’s last win at an international film festival was Quentin Carter’s breakthrough work.

Ever since, no Empire film has won at any international film festivals.

So, when Selena posted this update, the fans’ excitement was imaginable.

After posting the Weibo update, Selena didn’t pay it any more attention.

She received a message from Hugh Kensington.

[Sister’s Little Cotton-Padded Jacket]: Coming back tomorrow?

[Selie Stays Slim]: Mm.

[Selie Stays Slim]: As for the follow-up PR, you handle it yourself.

[Sister’s Little Cotton-Padded Jacket]: Okay, sleep early.

Hugh naturally wouldn’t bother Selena with such trivial matters now.

After chatting for a while, he started urging Selena to go to sleep.

"Tsk."

Selena glanced at the message from Hugh and then returned to check on Sterling Norwood, who still hadn’t replied.

So busy?

Could something have happened...

Suddenly, Selena started feeling worried.

She tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep.

Just as Selena was about to give in and call Sterling, he replied.

[J]: Very impressive.

[J]: Get some sleep, see you tomorrow.

Seeing the two messages from Sterling, although feeling somewhat odd, Selena couldn’t help but smile.

Even though it was just a simple compliment, since it came from Sterling.

She couldn’t help but feel happy.

Receiving Sterling’s response, Selena didn’t dwell on it any further.

She placed her phone on the bedside table, turned over, and fell asleep.

*

Meanwhile, in Oakhaven.

After sending those two messages, Keith Norwood was shivering.

"Whoa, do you think big sis didn’t notice anything?"

He quickly looked at Spencer Norwood beside him.

"You can’t escape this either! You were the one who pushed me to reply!"

Keith hurriedly implicated Spencer.

"...Big brother is unconscious right now, and big sis sent a message at this time. If you don’t reply to her, big sis will inevitably worry."

Spencer was also helpless.

Though the Jennings family was rescued, those impostors suffered heavy losses.

However, after the battle ended, Sterling suddenly fell into a deep sleep.

He’s been feverish and asleep ever since.

No matter what cooling method they used, he remained asleep.

Eventually, Timothy Jennings and Grandma Jennings arrived, explaining that this was likely the final bloodline awakening causing Sterling’s coma.

But a persistent fever without waking up would eventually cause brain damage.

Keith and Spencer had no choice but to rush back overnight to get Dr. Norwood and Sean to handle it.

Meanwhile, Selena messaged, to prevent her from worrying, they had to tell a lie.

"But big sis is coming back tomorrow, we can’t hide this from her!"

Keith shot Spencer a glance.

Spencer hesitated. "But it’s better than having big sis worry now!"

"Alright, hurry and arrange the flight back to Aethelgard!"

*

The next day.

After Selena and Hope finished breakfast, they prepared to head to the Isle of Cyrin airport.

In the lobby of the Maria Hotel.

As Selena and Hope stepped out of the elevator, they saw Mrs. Anna and Samuel Dalton.

"Godmother, Sam."

Selena walked over in surprise.

"What brings you here?"

Mrs. Anna gave Selena a hug. "Seeing you off to the airport."

"It’s uncertain when you’ll be back next, so don’t refuse."

Mrs. Anna’s words stopped Selena from speaking further.

Selena was left speechless.

She had no choice but to agree.

Thus, Selena got into the car heading to the Isle of Cyrin airport.

In the car.

Mrs. Anna chatted casually with Selena.

"Yesterday’s award ceremony was wonderful, congratulations."

"I saw your expression while accepting the award, did you not expect it yourself?"

Mrs. Anna sat at a front row seat, allowing her to clearly see Selena’s momentary daze on stage.

Apparently, even Selena hadn’t expected to win.

Selena paused, then smiled and nodded.

"Yes, it was quite unexpected."

At this point, Samuel interjected, "If my sister’s work doesn’t win, then that’s their loss."

"Pfft!"

Selena couldn’t help but laugh.

Mrs. Anna glared at Samuel. "You’ve learned to talk since when?!"

"..."

Lately, Mrs. Anna has been teasing Samuel at every turn.

Samuel couldn’t argue with his mother, often choosing to stay silent.

Watching Samuel opt for silence after being teased by Mrs. Anna, the curve of Selena’s smile grew wider.

Upon reaching the airport, Mrs. Anna and Samuel personally escorted Selena to the plane Sterling had arranged.

"Godmother, Sam, let’s leave it here."

"Remember to stay in touch with us often."

Mrs. Anna reminded Selena.

Selena nodded earnestly.

"I will."

Then, Selena bid farewell to Mrs. Anna and Samuel.

Once on the plane, Selena first sent Sterling a message.

[Selie Stays Slim]: I’m on the plane now.

After sending it, Selena planned to rest for a bit on the plane.

However, unbeknownst to her, The Northwood Estate was already in chaos.