Selena Kensington was observing Zoe Sinclair without masking her scrutinizing look.

Thus, Zoe Sinclair quickly noticed it.

She subtly lifted her gaze, glanced at Selena Kensington briefly, and then swiftly withdrew her eyes.

"..."

Recalling Zoe Sinclair’s recent glance, Selena Kensington slightly furrowed her brows.

It was no different from how Zoe Sinclair looked at others.

But Selena Kensington had a feeling that Zoe Sinclair’s gaze at her was somewhat colder than when she looked at others.

After Zoe Sinclair stepped out, Iris Sinclair tugged at Selena Kensington’s sleeve.

Her eyes slightly directed towards Zoe Sinclair.

"That’s my third cousin, how about it; isn’t she just icy?"

Iris Sinclair finished speaking, then shrank slightly, "Talking to her feels like being frozen. Weird..."

Selena Kensington’s eyes deepened, she smiled without commenting.

Mrs. Sinclair brought Zoe Sinclair over there and exchanged pleasantries with some people, then turned slightly and saw Selena Kensington and Iris Sinclair in the pavilion not far away.

After chatting for a while, she brought Zoe Sinclair towards them.

Seeing Mrs. Sinclair heading over with Zoe Sinclair, Selena Kensington’s gaze flickered slightly.

By this time, Mrs. Sinclair and Zoe Sinclair had already entered the pavilion.

"Selie, it’s been a while."

Mrs. Sinclair and Zoe Sinclair sat beside them and greeted Selena Kensington.

Selena Kensington greeted her with a smile, "Aunt Sinclair."

Mrs. Sinclair noticed Selena Kensington’s slightly swollen abdomen and smiled gently, "I was a bit busy earlier, didn’t have time to check on you."

Selena Kensington shook her head slightly, "It’s fine Aunt Sinclair, Little Sinclair is here with me."

Iris Sinclair nodded eagerly, "Yes, Mom. I’ll definitely take good care of cousin-in-law!"

Mrs. Sinclair feigned anger and glared at Iris Sinclair, but her tone remained gentle, "Look at your behavior, it’s probably your cousin-in-law watching over you."

"..."

She’s just eating some sunflower seeds, what’s the fuss?

However, her mother’s words carried weight with Iris Sinclair; after Mrs. Sinclair finished speaking, Iris Sinclair helplessly put down the sunflower seeds and obediently sat beside Selena Kensington.

Only then was Mrs. Sinclair satisfied.

After finishing with Iris Sinclair, Mrs. Sinclair turned and introduced the person next to Selena Kensington.

"Selie, this is Beatrix, she’s recently returned to the country, about your age, you can share ideas when convenient."

After Mrs. Sinclair finished speaking, Zoe Sinclair raised her head and looked over.

Selena Kensington’s eyes met hers in mid-air.

This time, Selena Kensington clearly noticed a hint of... disdain in the cold expression.

Yes, disdain.

This sparked Selena Kensington’s interest.

Her eyebrows slightly arched. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"When there’s time, of course."

After saying this, Selena Kensington casually asked, "I’ve heard Miss Sinclair is a rare scientific genius. Do you have any plans now that you’re back?"

Zoe Sinclair replied coolly, "Still considering."

Though Mrs. Sinclair was used to Zoe Sinclair’s demeanor, it was Selena Kensington’s first meeting with her.

Mrs. Sinclair worried Zoe Sinclair’s attitude would offend Selena Kensington, so she apologized, "Beatrix has been like this since childhood, don’t mind her, Selie."

Selena Kensington wore a smile with an inexplicable tone.

"Why would I mind... Miss Sinclair is truly unique."

After saying this, she appeared slightly puzzled, "Though, I have a curiosity. Miss Sinclair’s achievements in human and hematology are admirable, causing a stir in overseas scientific circles."

"Yet, for all this, Miss Sinclair has not joined any scientific institute. Does Miss Sinclair have other intentions?"

Selena Kensington’s words had a slightly probing tone.

Zoe Sinclair suddenly chuckled.

Though the icy expression melted a bit, her smile still carried some chill.

"After all... my roots are still in Aethelgard."

While saying this, her eyes fixed directly on Selena Kensington.

A hint of fleeting killing intent flashed in her eyes.

Listening to her words, Selena Kensington’s eyes flickered with a dark shade.

Zoe Sinclair seemed unconcerned with their suspicion and probing of her.

Her internal heaviness deepened.

But outwardly, she maintained a smile, "Seems so, indeed admirable of Miss Sinclair."

"Then, hopefully, Miss Sinclair can achieve greater accomplishments in Aethelgard."

Selena Kensington said with a half-smile.

Zoe Sinclair’s expression remained unchanged, "Thank you."

Mrs. Sinclair sensed some oddity between them, although she couldn’t pinpoint it, she vaguely felt something amiss.

She pondered, and when Zoe Sinclair and Selena Kensington wrapped up their conversation, said to Selena Kensington, "Selie, you and Little Sinclair stay here, Aunt will check inside."

Selena Kensington nodded slightly, "Goodbye, Aunt."

Then, Mrs. Sinclair left with Zoe Sinclair.

Once Zoe Sinclair departed, Iris Sinclair leaned closer.

"See? Didn’t I tell you? My cousin feels odd."

While Selena Kensington and Zoe Sinclair were chatting, even Iris Sinclair, just listening nearby, felt strange.

Selena Kensington gave Iris Sinclair a meaningful glance.

Unexpectedly, Iris Sinclair’s intuition was quite spot-on.

Iris Sinclair felt a bit uneasy under Selena Kensington’s gaze; being someone who couldn’t contain thoughts, she asked immediately, "Why are you looking at me like that..."

Selena Kensington withdrew her gaze and shook her head faintly, "Nothing, just finding your little head surprisingly clever..."

Iris Sinclair instinctively nodded, then realized her intelligence had been insulted.

She was slightly indignant, "Cousin-in-law, are you saying my brains weren’t working well before?!"

Selena Kensington blinked, her eyes filled with a hint of amusement, "No, you heard wrong."

Iris Sinclair snorted, "You did say it indeed! Hmph!"

"Women’s words, always deceitful!"

"..."

Selena Kensington was a bit amused by Iris Sinclair’s words.

However, Iris Sinclair’s irritation came and went quickly.

Once she munched on a handful of sunflower seeds, her mood improved dramatically.

Watching Iris Sinclair happily cracking seeds beside her, Selena Kensington fell into deep thought.

The question she posed to Zoe Sinclair earlier was probing.

And Zoe Sinclair understood it, yet wasn’t bothered at all.

Even... disdainful.

If Zoe Sinclair truly belonged to The Godsbane Organization, how confident must Godsbane be...

Yet it would make sense; The Godsbane Organization wouldn’t brazenly appear in Aethelgard and undertake such activities without assurance.

Moreover, Zoe Sinclair’s comment lingered in Selena Kensington’s mind.

She mentioned her roots are in Aethelgard.

And Godsbane, indeed, began its worldwide experiments from Aethelgard...

Thus, is The Godsbane Organization returning now to reclaim what was theirs once?

Considering this possibility, Selena Kensington furrowed her brows deeper.