Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO-Chapter 768 - 485: Adrian Sullivan Visits the Hughes Family to Recruit a Disciple [Part 4]

Chapter 768: Chapter 485: Adrian Sullivan Visits the Hughes Family to Recruit a Disciple [Part 4]

"Was Arlene Lyle replacing Rosa Sullivan something you planned in advance?"

"...Yes."

Seeing him admit it openly, Nora Scott couldn’t help but chuckle.

She asked, "When did it start?"

A faint smile crossed Pedro Langley’s face as he looked up, "The day Rosa Sullivan and Luna Durant became drenched like wet chickens."

Nora Scott blinked and clicked her tongue.

This bastard’s heart must be black when you dig it out.

"Did you foresee this day coming?"

"Didn’t foresee it." Pedro Langley’s elbow rested on the sofa armrest, looking leisurely and unhurried, exuding a sense of effortless control, making his words chilling, "Even if this accident hadn’t happened, another would have. The result wouldn’t be much different."

Implied meaning, even if Luna Durant hadn’t planned on going deathly against Rosa Sullivan, Pedro Langley would have used some means to guide Luna Durant to make this move.

Nora Scott understood and felt like pulling out her phone to tell Henry Chapman— she wasn’t the true culprit, the real mastermind was her pretty boy at home who couldn’t lift anything.

Though the little scheming of the Bride of the Bandit was something, Nora Scott remained indifferent, brushing the matter aside effortlessly, then shifting the topic, "Do you remember our analysis about the whereabouts of the golden cup? Robert Durant’s golden cup was swapped by an insider."

Pedro Langley recalled this matter and nodded.

"I mentioned it to Boss Alex; he has a new perspective—"

Before Nora Scott finished her sentence, Pedro Langley furrowed his brows.

Boss Alex, Boss Alex.

Again, it’s this man Nora Scott frequently mentions, who never shows up yet always has a strong presence.

Pedro Langley felt sour inside, interrupting her, "Alexander Vaughn and Robert Durant might be in cahoots."

Stuck in the conversation, Nora Scott felt neither up nor down, glaring and staring at Pedro Langley for a while before reluctantly suppressing her displeasure at being interrupted.

Nora Scott chuckled, "How do you know again?"

Pedro Langley said, "Thought of it as soon as you mentioned."

"What do you think is the likelihood?"

"One third." After pondering for a moment, Pedro Langley calmly said, "It’s possible they’re on opposing sides, both seeking Master Sliver, aware and competing secretly. Alexander Vaughn planted a spy in Robert Durant’s house, obtained comprehensive information on the golden cup’s protection, then devised a plan to have someone steal the golden cup."

"It’s possible they’re collaborating due to common goals but with ulterior motives. Alexander Vaughn, being unscrupulous, could stab a partner in the back without hesitation."

"It’s also possible they don’t know each other’s quest for Master Sliver. Alexander Vaughn might simply covet the golden cup, looking to use this opportunity to mess with Robert Durant. Given his skill at forging antiques, he’s surely tempted by genuine pieces. With his craft, making a fake golden cup incurs minimal cost."

Pedro Langley finished his analysis, completely cutting off Nora Scott, then threw the question back, "With your intuition, which option do you lean towards?"

Nora Scott frowned, sensing something off, "Why is it rational analysis for you, but emotional intuition for me?"

"Because you’re experienced; your intuition is remarkably accurate." Pedro Langley’s reasoning was undeniably convincing.

Nora Scott’s mood lightened up instantly.

She curled her lips and began, "Intuition, the second one."

Pedro Langley also smiled, "That’s another lead."

Nora Scott raised her brows, knowingly said, "Start from Robert Durant."

After speaking, a smile emerged in Nora Scott’s eyes, and she changed her tone to call Pedro Langley, "Langley..."

"No way."

Pedro Langley refused before she finished, closing the book and getting up directly heading to the study.

With a perfect girlfriend by his side, he wouldn’t go intriguing other women—no matter the reason, it’s a no-go.

At worst, let Butler Loxley spend more money.

Seeing his resolute demeanor, Nora Scott’s brows drooped with some regret.

She’s used to the Martial World, doesn’t fret over small matters, and under mutual understanding, letting her boyfriend be a tool wasn’t hard for her to accept psychologically.

However, if Pedro Langley wasn’t willing, she wouldn’t force it.

After all this time, she didn’t mind letting Alexander Vaughn live a bit longer.

She didn’t believe he could hide safely forever under her contacts and Biel Hall’s power.

*

In the evening, Nora Scott received a call from Steward Durant. Seeing the call, she was a little surprised, and it wasn’t until Steward Durant mentioned Glenn Flynn that Nora Scott was suddenly enlightened.

Steward Durant said respectfully, "Miss Scott, the person’s been found. After arriving in Lai’an City, he visited Matt Leung’s grave, then drove to Yangel a few days later, approximately four or five days ago, he came to Anchel City. He should be staying at a friend’s house, the property belongs to a man named Sun. He rarely engages in anything, seldom interacts with people."

Turning Steward Durant’s words over in her mind, Nora Scott’s doubts dissipated somewhat.

No abnormalities.

Was she being overly paranoid?

Yet, Yangel?

Mentioning Yangel, Nora Scott thought of Julian Linfield, antique replication, and Alexander Vaughn.

—Why of all places Yangel?

"Miss Scott, should we continue surveillance?" Steward Durant asked again over the phone.

Nora Scott came to her senses, said, "Monitor them, but not too strictly."

Steward Durant acknowledged with a "Okay".

*

As days went by, there was still no progress on Alexander Vaughn’s matter; Alexander Vaughn and Sophie Scott seemed to have disappeared.

September was approaching, if Sophie Scott vanished in university during senior year, the Scott family would surely find out. Wonder if Sophie Scott would make any move then.

Just have to wait.

And the crew resumed work, entering a high-intensity work state, Nora Scott, who used to rest normally, was now extremely busy, day and night flipped, struggling to find time to take breaks and eat.

...

Meanwhile, at the Hughes family.

After much hesitation, Crystal Hughes agreed to let Camilo Nogueira visit Andrew Hughes. After breakfast, she cleaned the house, surprised by the early ring of the doorbell expecting Camilo Nogueira.

Opening the door revealed a stranger’s face.

"Hello, are you Andrew Hughes’s mother? My name is Adrian Sullivan, heir of the Ancient Mechanism Clan from Xiangel City." The young man displayed a polite smile, "May I have a word with you?"