Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO-Chapter 707 - 445: Langley’s Honey Trap

"Let me confirm, you’re ’Master Sliver’, correct?" Pedro Langley asked.

Nora Scott hadn’t brought this up with him, but based on the conversation between Thomas Langley and Nora Scott at the last dinner, Pedro Langley could easily guess.

Recently, a skilled individual called "Master Sliver" has risen to fame, adept at creating various mechanical devices. No one knows much about this person, but the works they produce are worthy of master recognition within the industry, and due to the silver ginkgo leaf engraved on the devices, the person is respectfully called "Master Sliver."

Pedro Langley knew that the mechanical devices were crafted by Nora Scott, so it naturally led him to equate ’Master Sliver’ with ’Nora Scott.’

"Probably."

Nora sat up, yawned, and casually turned on the bedside lamp.

In the dim light, Nora’s elbow rested on her knee, fingers running through her hair, her expression gradually taking on a layer of indifference, the light reflecting a cold sheen in her eyes.

"Camilo Nogueira spoke ambiguously; the police have already decided to investigate this ’Master Sliver’ person."

"There are two analyses: one, either someone is impersonating ’Master Sliver’ and drawing this identity into the spotlight, or two, someone saw yesterday’s drone performance and realized it was related to ’Master Sliver,’ and generally, I don’t appear at the company; it’s Camilo Nogueira who oversees everything, including managing the exhibitions."

"Normally, people would think combining mechanical techniques and drones wasn’t just ’Master Sliver’s’ whimsical idea; the company must have found the real ’Master Sliver’ for collaboration. So, to find ’Master Sliver,’ one could start with the person in charge."

After the analysis, Pedro Langley asked, "Which possibility do you lean towards?"

"The second one."

Nora answered without hesitation.

Pedro Langley was unsurprised and asked nonchalantly, "So why would someone go to such lengths to find you?"

People like Thomas Langley, who simply enjoyed mechanical objects, would only make inquiries symbolically, and if they couldn’t gather information, it wouldn’t matter; they would just view them as a mystery.

If someone sensed potential benefits in connection with Master Sliver, they might use various channels to investigate. However, from a business perspective, Pedro Langley analyzed that investing in Master Sliver carries significant risk; these uncertain benefits wouldn’t be enough to make them take the risk against Camilo Nogueira—and the Nogueira Family and Cloud Estate behind him.

So, given the current situation, it’s either someone brainless not aware of the terror that is Camilo Nogueira, or it’s that what they can gain from Master Sliver would be significant enough to overlook these risks.

Pedro Langley favored the latter.

Nora, such a peculiar individual, mingles with various elements, especially within the Martial World.

"I’d like to know too." Nora squinted slightly, thinking since Pedro Langley had guessed so much, she wouldn’t hide it anymore, and said calmly, "My mechanical toys were auctioned on the Anchel black market two years ago, and the prices were consistently low. But starting last year in the second half, they were suddenly speculated to sky-high prices. Boss Alex sensed something strange and stopped the dealings with the auction house."

"However, this year, there’s been a craze for ’acquiring Master Sliver’s mechanical toys,’ and the reputation has not declined; instead, more people have come to know it."

"On the surface, it’s aimed at me." Nora paused and continued, "But the organizer’s ultimate goal... it’s hard to say."

There are currently two speculations.

One is for her control over mechanical techniques.

Another is for... Antonio Easton.

"Couldn’t find the mastermind behind it?" asked Pedro Langley.

"Couldn’t find," Nora replied, "Investigating the group who started bidding high, their identities are completely clean. Some heard about people collecting mechanical toys at high prices, hoping to make a profit. Others are enthusiasts of mechanical techniques, who’ve seen or heard of the toys, and went to buy them for high prices for their reputations."

"And investigating from the angle of ’Master Sliver’s fame rising,’ the range is too broad, with no focal point. All that’s known is, suddenly, the slogan ’Master Sliver’s work is invaluable, can’t be replicated’ just emerged during that period."

When Boss Alex first mentioned it, Nora didn’t pay much attention, after all, many people come to her for various reasons. From vengeance to requests for tasks. She’s used to it.

Even in the first half of the year, Nora didn’t delve deep, contemplating the mastermind promoting her, hidden behind the scenes for some mechanical toys.

Until this time.

A mere mechanical drone, surprisingly made them take risks to kidnap Camilo Nogueira directly.

No, looking at it from another angle—Camilo Nogueira was truly unfortunate; he was kidnapped simply to replace Pedro Langley.

What the heck could the mastermind be aiming for with such a grand scheme?!

Over there, Pedro Langley paused, unclear what he was thinking.

And, Nora suddenly thought of something, spoke: "Langley."

"..."

Pedro Langley was caught off guard by her sudden call, and goosebumps appeared on his skin.

Totally emotionless.

Others call ’brother’ as a kind of affection, flirting, but Nora calling ’brother’... it’s dead serious.

"We don’t seem to play these games," Pedro Langley sighed lightly.

"Tch."

Nora was utterly disdainful.

"What do you want to say?"

"Isn’t Luna Durant fond of you? You wouldn’t mind using a bit of charm, would you?" Nora asked.

Pedro Langley paused for two seconds, voiced sadly, "Nora, have a heart, I’m your legitimate boyfriend. Now you’re asking your boyfriend to use charm on other women?"

"Boyfriends, this species, should be coaxed when needed, and used when warranted," Nora said mercilessly, then added a harsh remark, "But if you have any physical contact with her, prepare to be chopped."

"I agreed?" Pedro Langley was incredulous.

"You don’t agree?"

"I don’t agree." 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Pedro Langley replied firmly.

Nora Scott sneered, "Well then, it doesn’t matter, anyway, our relationship is so fragile that it can’t withstand a celebrity’s confession during a New Year’s gala—"

"Stop!" Pedro Langley pressed his forehead, resigned, "At least let me know the reason, okay? What’s this got to do with Luna Durant?"

Nora Scott explained to Pedro Langley how Benjamin Durant had placed her mechanical toy in the Durant Family’s antique shop, which was then bought by Luna Durant.

This was their only lead for now.

Both the Durant Family and Boss Alex had investigated, but the Durant Family hadn’t made any large-scale purchases of Master Sliver’s works, nor had there been any further actions. At most, it seemed Luna Durant was just one of the enthusiasts.

So, the lead ended with Luna Durant.

Since no kidnapping incident had occurred and there wasn’t any substantial threat to Nora Scott, she hadn’t paid much attention or thought about probing Luna Durant further earlier.

Now... compared to her boyfriend’s life, what’s his charm worth?

Besides, since they’re filming at the same school, if anything forceful happened, Nora Scott could still manage to intervene in time.

However—

For safety’s sake, Nora pondered a bit and tentatively asked, "How about I let Jennings be your assistant, so he can keep you from being swayed?"

Pedro Langley: "..."

Thank you so much for pushing me into the fire and for your lack of trust.

*

That night, a trust crisis arose between Nora Scott and Pedro Langley, and they each reflected on it until later in the night.

Pedro Langley reluctantly agreed to Nora Scott’s suggestion.

—No one said the "honey trap" had to involve physical contact; it can work from a different angle.

Though Pedro Langley really didn’t want any contact with Luna Durant. But if Luna Durant and her family wanted to target Nora Scott, that was a different story.

As for Nora Scott, she retracted the idea of having Humphrey Jennings supervise Pedro Langley and decided to trust him a bit more.

As dawn broke, it was another day of rushing to film. With tousled hair, Nora Scott climbed into the car and took the opportunity to call Pedro Langley to inquire about Camilo Nogueira’s condition.

Last night, Camilo Nogueira was out of danger.

Under normal circumstances, after knowing that Camilo Nogueira was fine, Nora Scott would certainly not ask another question. But now, knowing that Camilo Nogueira had suffered for Pedro Langley, Nora Scott hypocritically asked a couple more questions.

"Inform Crystal Hughes."

Nora Scott closed her eyes, leaned back against the seat, and suddenly suggested.

Pedro Langley was stunned for a moment, "Weren’t we not getting involved?"

"Just inform her, it’s up to Crystal Hughes how to handle it." Nora Scott said lightly.

After all, owing Camilo Nogueira a favor.

Informing her, it didn’t matter much.

"Alright."

Pedro Langley agreed.

After a pause, he added, "Camilo Nogueira hasn’t woken up yet. The police are investigating the one who got away, but he is experienced and used other people’s methods to contact the kidnappers; the identity information is fake. When escaping, he avoided surveillance the whole way, changed clothes, and completely severed the trail. Only his height and build can be identified."

"Hmm."

Nora Scott wasn’t very surprised.

The mastermind able to make Master Sliver’s fame soar without exposing any hint of a trail must be clever and cunning. It’s hard to say if this person is the mastermind, but even if not, the other party would have made full preparations, and even if caught, the chance of easily tracing back to the mastermind is slim.

After hanging up, Nora Scott lifted her hand to rub the right temple, propped her elbow on the car window, slightly lifted her eyelids, and her gaze fell on the girl driving in front.

She called out, "Rose."

"Here." Rosie Sullivan straightened her back and leaned slightly to one side, "Hall Master."

Nora Scott instructed coldly, "Continue investigating last night’s event with Biel Hall, gather as much information as possible."

"Yes."

Rosie Sullivan responded instantly.

Fiddling with her phone, Nora Scott’s eyes fully opened; her expression seemed indifferent, but her mind was integrating the current information. She noticed that for a moment, Rosie Sullivan was frequently glancing back, which made her raise an eyebrow.

She asked, "What’s up?"

"Uh," Rosie Sullivan cleared her throat, glanced back, and asked softly, "Minister Robbins asked me to check with you, if you’re satisfied with their performance this time?"