Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 1023 - 706: Showing Off Love [09]—This Melon Is a Bit Hard to Swallow

Henry Chapman glanced at Pedro Langley, "A fool who’s single-minded about Nora Scott."

Then he glanced at Nora Scott, "A woman who can’t forget her first love."

Pedro Langley + Nora Scott: "..."

"I think you might lose interest in visiting the Martial Arts Hall," Nora Scott said with a light frown, her voice chilling.

After a pause, Henry Chapman pulled his hood over his head and turned to walk away, "Let’s go."

Watching Henry’s departing back, Pedro Langley chuckled playfully, "Wasn’t he supposed to be a relic who never goes online? He got the gossip just in time."

Nora hummed, taking out her phone. After a moment, she said with utter exasperation, "...He posted about Rose on Weibo yesterday."

"..."

Pedro Langley was speechless.

It wasn’t until now that Nora had the chance to check the news. She glanced at it and then tossed the phone to Pedro Langley, "They’re at it again."

"Tsk."

Pedro Langley furrowed his brows.

Putting his and Lennon Turner’s names together... it’s simply an insult to him.

*

After breakfast, the recording of the show began.

The first segment was a chat between three couples.

This was their formal introduction.

The stuff about Nora Scott and Lennon Turner was only dug up after the show started – the production team had no prior knowledge of it.

Now, with everything blowing up, when arranging this segment, the crew was sweating bullets, fully prepared for both couples to object, only to find both couples cheerfully accepted.

They were quite relieved.

"Nora, Mr. Langley. You’re here!"

As soon as Nora Scott and Pedro Langley arrived, a woman warmly greeted them. Nora looked closely for a moment before recognizing her as Lennon Turner’s current wife — the entertainment reporter, Margaret Stone, who years ago had assisted Lennon in fabricating rumors about her and Lennon.

Sidestepping her enthusiastic embrace, Nora gave her a cold once-over and asked, "Are we close?"

"..."

Margaret Stone’s smile froze on her face for a second.

A staff member who was moving the live broadcast equipment nearly tripped nearby — holy cow, a battlefield! Luckily the live stream hadn’t started yet.

"Have a seat first."

After a few seconds, Margaret Stone’s smile returned to normal, displaying a magnanimous "I won’t hold it against you" demeanor.

However —

Before she could finish, Pedro Langley took Nora’s hand and led her to their seats.

"..."

Margaret Stone’s smile finally slipped.

Having known about Nora’s temperament long ago, Margaret hadn’t expected her to give face, but she didn’t anticipate that Nora would refuse her openly in public.

Still, fine.

If Nora acts like that during the broadcast, wouldn’t it confirm the rumor that she’s still hung up on Lennon Turner? Moreover, with her husband right there, who knows what he’s secretly thinking even if they appear loving?

Currently, Nora is doing exceptionally well in various industries.

In contrast, Lennon Turner has almost faded into obscurity. Now with Nora trying to grab their attention, if they don’t seize this chance, wouldn’t it be a wasted opportunity?

"Heh."

Just as Margaret pondered over this, she suddenly heard a sneer.

Looking up, she saw Emily Bay and Anthony Santos approaching.

Emily sneered at Margaret Stone.

"Emily. Boss Santos." Margaret, maintaining her composure, smiled and greeted them.

With one Anthony Santos and another Pedro Langley, both are affluent heirs. And each has launched their own successful career, with limitless prospects.

In comparison, Lennon Turner...

She had no choice but to endure it.

"Be careful not to shoot yourself in the foot," Emily said, confident and bold, her red lips vivid. She held Anthony’s arm as they walked past, casually tossing the remark.

Margaret Stone was momentarily stunned.

...

Six comfortable chairs were arranged indoors, with a coffee table between them, adorned with fruit, snacks, and tea.

Nora Scott and Pedro Langley had just taken their seats when Emily Bay and Anthony Santos arrived.

Their eyes crossed.

It seemed as if sparks were flying in the air, with a strange sense of tension bubbling up.

"Long time no see."

Emily smirked, dressed in a seductive outfit, exuding feminine allure, her voice even alluring.

"..."

Nora averted her gaze, not responding to her.

One after another, she had no intention of engaging with any of them.

With a soft snort, Emily tried to walk past. The passageway was quite spacious, but just as Emily approached, Nora suddenly crossed her leg, raising her foot to block Emily’s path, stepping on her red dress in the process.

"..."

Emily’s face turned green on the spot.

She turned her head to glare at Nora.

With a slight smile, Nora lifted her chin toward the opposite side, "Go that way."

"Isn’t that being petty?" Emily’s expression turned colder.

She had a spoiled nature.

If Anthony hadn’t told her that Nora had significant backing and Pedro Langley wasn’t ordinary either — suggesting she should keep her antics in check and be cautious — she wouldn’t try to show Nora a friendly face at all.

"It is needed," Nora replied lazily. "Please."

She was not one to easily forgive grievances.

But as she spoke, she looked at the suited and composed Anthony next to her.

"Anthony—"

Emily turned, seeking Anthony’s support.

Unexpectedly, Anthony avoided her gaze and turned to walk the other way, "Let’s go this way."

"..."

Emily’s voice faltered abruptly.

Her expression shifted, but despite her reluctance, Emily still followed Anthony.

"Here."

Pedro Langley acted like nothing happened the whole time, peeling an orange for Nora and handing her a segment.

Nora ate the orange, glancing at him sideways, "You seem a bit detached from it all."

"What could I do about something you handle with just a look?" Pedro Langley said, appearing innocent.

Anthony, of course, wasn’t aligned with Nora.

Perhaps he even wished she could disappear.

But—

Unfortunately, for those who wanted to know the Secret of Mechanism City, Nora was like a treasure. Until she unveiled it, everyone hoped she’d come to no harm.

And, ideally, they should accommodate her.

Anthony clearly understood this principle.

However, whether later he’d be so angered by Nora that he’d want the Secret of Mechanism City to share her fate... that’s uncertain.

But that doesn’t really matter—

After all, Pedro Langley had pretty much collected enough leverage against him in secret.

...

The three couples took their seats.

As the live broadcast began.

[I’m here for the battlefield!]

[I sense today’s broadcast will be exciting! I’m prepared to watch all day!]

[Today’s joy provider. Nora Scott, don’t hesitate to stir things up! We will always support... no, criticize you!]

...

The goofy netizens expressed their gossipy mentality to the fullest in the live chat room.

Yet, even so, they hadn’t expected the opening to be more explosive than imagined —

"Hey, the one opposite," Nora suddenly looked up, crossing her legs, lazily gazing at Lennon Turner sitting opposite, "I’ve heard I pursued you?"

The guests present: "..."

The production crew: "..."

The entire internet audience: "..."