Free Web NovelChapter 1040: Chapter 716: Showing Off Their Love [19] Nora Scott Plays the Suona, Everyone Throws Rotten Eggs
The sudden braking made even Henry Chapman, who was dozing in the back seat, open his eyes.
He frowned and looked, seeing Pedro Langley open the car door and get out. In front of him was a frail girl, about twelve or thirteen years old, with messy hair and covered in injuries, with bruises and cuts all over her slender, poorly dressed, and worn-out body.
However—
Upon seeing Pedro Langley, her first reaction was to panic and retreat, putting distance between herself and Pedro, her eyes full of fear.
Seeing the girl’s reaction, Pedro stood still. He didn’t come any closer but instead turned to look at Nora Scott in the car.
Nora rested her elbow on the window edge, her fingers lightly tapping. After pondering for two seconds, she said to Pedro, "Let’s go."
So, Pedro got back in the car.
The car door closed.
The girl scrambled onto the sidewalk, glanced hurriedly in a direction, then got up and limped forward.
Nora slightly squinted, watching through the rearview mirror as the girl gradually moved away.
Behind, Henry’s voice sounded, "She’s not wearing shoes."
"Hmm."
Nora responded.
"Malnourished."
"Hmm."
"Someone’s chasing her."
"I can see that."
Perhaps because all this preamble hadn’t led hard-hearted Nora to the main point, Henry simply pierced the paper, saying directly, "Not reporting it to the police?"
"Did she ask us for help?" Nora retorted.
Henry: "..."
"In situations like this, without knowing the cause and effect, it’s not good to get involved." Nora crossed her legs, displaying an indifferent attitude, but suddenly reached back, "I’ll make a call."
"..."
Henry silently handed her the phone.
At noon, Bruce had left a number for Henry, saying that if they encountered any issue in Meishanel Town, they could contact him anytime.
Nora called Bruce.
At this time, Bruce answered immediately.
"Actor Chapman?"
Nora spoke, "It’s me."
Bruce hastily changed his tone, respectfully, "Hall Master!"
"Is there surveillance at Villains Valley?"
"Not many installed," Bruce inquired, "What’s up?"
After a brief pause, Nora asked Bruce to check the residency situation at Villains Valley. She also mentioned she would send over dash cam footage later to inquire about the girl’s situation.
Upon hearing this, Bruce paused briefly, then responded, "Yes."
Nora keenly sensed something, "Difficult?"
"Not exactly," Bruce admitted, "But Villains Valley is quite complex. Any clue might lead to a big case. This needs reporting to the police; acting privately might affect their plans. However, Villains Valley has many channels, and once... news leaks, we might find nothing."
Nora chuckled, "What does Biel Hall do?"
"Intelligence."
"We only provide intelligence. Without evidence, bothering the police prematurely wastes police resources. Once we have enough evidence, we’ll hand it to the police." Nora said nonchalantly, "If they’re short-staffed, we can assist."
"Alright."
Bruce understood immediately, agreeing.
Nora hung up the phone and returned it to Henry.
At this moment, after parking the car in the villa garage, Pedro Langley didn’t rush to get out but asked Nora, "You suspect there might be a big issue behind this?"
"Can’t rule out the possibility," Nora replied nonchalantly, "Based on experience, many ’big cases’ initially surface as insignificant ’small matters’."
After a pause, she continued, "That girl is trained in martial arts. Although she seems frail, she’s skilled. It can’t be as simple as ordinary trafficking and abuse. Dig into this, and there might be a story."
Pedro gave her a sideways glance, "We can only observe, not get involved."
He worried Nora couldn’t sit still and might rush in headfirst.
After all, when he’d been with Nora in the past, she always rushed wherever there was excitement. Even if she didn’t actively seek it, trouble found her, the true embodiment of a ’trouble magnet’ never taking a break.
"I know."
Nora pouted, feeling Pedro’s worries unnecessary.
She wasn’t the same as she used to be.
After all the changes, people should see her differently.
How long had it been since she actively sought trouble?
After observing her briefly, Pedro was skeptical.
*
Back at the villa, due to the presence of cameras, the three of them tossed aside the incident of the girl.
Washed up and went to sleep.
The next morning, the sunshine was bright outside, a beam of light pouring onto the windowsill, caressing the lush greenery, presenting a tranquil and beautiful view.
But—
Echoing was the soul-stirring sound of suona horns, as if eager to send people to the afterlife, hastily seizing life.
Henry woke up with an incredulous expression.
He walked out of the bedroom and saw Pedro emerging from the neighboring room, raising an eyebrow, "What’s going on?"
"A morning ritual," Pedro replied very calmly, "You’ll get used to it."
Henry: "..." Sorry, I don’t want to get used to it.
He went downstairs, with an unpleasant expression, following the sound to find Nora.
Nora should be in the courtyard.
But—
As he opened the door to the courtyard, something hurled over, causing him to tilt his head. He heard something hit the door, and upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a stone.
Outside the iron fence stood a shirtless man taking a morning stroll, yelling angrily at Henry, "Damn! Make that woman stop! What’s she trying to do this early in the morning?!"
Henry: "..."
At this moment, the livestream hadn’t connected yet, but many were already waiting:
[Always watching Nora’s variety show livestream.]
[It’s another delightful (face-slapping) day.]
[What bizarre, convoluted, and hilarious events will happen today? Let’s wait and see.]
...
Just as their anticipation reached its peak, the livestream connected—
However, the first scene was of the iron fence. Several people stood outside the gate, throwing stones, branches, and various miscellaneous items toward the camera, appearing fierce and murderous, eager to rush in and bite someone.
Viewers: "..."
Wow!
Is it this intense just at the start?!
