Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 1064: Chapter 740: The Grand Finale [11] The Origin of the Scar on Pedro Langley’s Eyebrow

Marcus Shaw was wearing a short-sleeved shirt and long pants, his jacket casually draped over his shoulders. His hands were bruised and scratched, his face bore marks from impacts, and his white T-shirt was covered in stains. Despite the disheveled look, he still appeared quite intimidating.

He must have gotten into a fight.

Then there was Oliver Scott, who had just finished a glass of water. He also had some injuries and, despite his typically neat appearance, his clothes were a bit messy.

"What happened?"

Nora Scott’s expression immediately turned cold.

Marcus put down his school uniform jacket, revealing that it had been torn badly.

"Oh, it’s nothing," Oliver wiped his mouth. "When we were coming out of the subway station, someone recognized us. They grabbed us, asking about Mechanism City and if Annabelle Pinto’s revelations were true. Then more and more people gathered, and it turned into a scene. Eventually, the subway staff intervened and helped us get away."

"Hmm."

Marcus nodded, his expression indifferent.

They had initially planned to treat their wounds before coming back, but that might have made Nora and Pedro Langley think their injuries were serious.

So, the two of them decided to come straight back, keeping their story consistent, treating it as a minor incident.

—They didn’t want Nora and Pedro to feel worried about this incident.

Nora narrowed her eyes slightly.

However, she didn’t probe too deeply, only asking, "How’s the school?"

"School’s fine," Oliver replied. "The principal got the news and had a meeting with all the teachers at noon, asking them to focus student attention on their studies. We’re about to take high-stakes tests, and reviewing is the most important thing. The classmates are fine; they’re just expressing feelings."

This was true.

After all, it was a high-quality model high school, and the students were generally well-behaved. Besides, everyone understood clearly that their future was more important than anything. Gossip was minimal; studying hard to pass exams and get into a good college was the key focus, and they weren’t too distracted by such matters.

Besides—

In the past year or so, with all the incidents involving the three of them, the classmates had become numb.

Initially, classmates liked to ask them about gossip, but later they would just smile at them and move on.

A simple "Your sister owned it again" summed it all up.

"Hmm." Nora nodded, "You’re about to take high school exams. Starting next week, have Jack Carter take you to school. Just to avoid any unexpected incidents on the way that might injure your hands or feet and affect the test."

"Alright."

After thinking for a moment, Oliver promptly agreed.

They wanted Nora to be at ease, and of course, they hoped she could be at ease too.

So, Nora didn’t press them about the incident at the subway, only urging them to treat their wounds quickly.

During dinner, as Nora sipped her soup leisurely, she suddenly asked the two brothers, "Do you have any plans after the exams?"

"Durant said he’s taking us to the Northwest to work," Marcus replied.

"You..." Nora tilted her head, her gaze suddenly shifting to Oliver, lifting her voice slightly, "all?"

"Ahem."

Oliver almost choked on his soup.

What’s wrong with "all"?!

Is "all" not okay?!

Do I look like someone who would hold them back?!

"Sis..." Oliver patted his chest, solemnly said, "Do you have some prejudice against me?"

"...No."

Nora lowered her head, quietly sipping her soup.

They were about to face high-stakes tests, so there was no need to dampen his spirits.

"Sis, does working with Durant require impressive skills?" Oliver asked curiously, a little unsure of himself.

He was genuinely curious.

However, with the reactions from Benjamin Durant and Nora, he felt a bit uneasy.

"No," Nora placed the bowl down and said nonchalantly, "Even without the strength to truss a chicken, you can do this job."

"Then—"

"Anything can be missing, but one thing cannot be missed," Nora said.

"What is it?"

Oliver inquired with an open mind.

As her fingers lightly tapped on the table, Nora curved her lips and softly uttered one word: "Ruthlessness."

"..."

Oliver was stunned.

At this moment, Pedro Langley timely chimed in, "I have a scar on my eyebrow."

"Hmm." Oliver nodded, his gaze falling on the scar on Pedro’s eyebrow, asking curiously, "Brother-in-law, I’ve never asked, how did you get that scar?"

Pedro replied, "Many years ago, while out with your sister, we encountered a group looking for trouble. After subduing them, one of them kneeled and begged for mercy. I didn’t pay attention for a second, and he grabbed a piece of broken wood and charged at me."

Just one moment of inattention.

A brief moment of soft-heartedness.

Fortunately, he reacted in time; otherwise—the attacker was aiming for his eye.

That injury made Nora feel she hadn’t protected him well. So, after that, whenever they went out, Nora would always plan ahead, considering where they might have previously stirred up trouble and whether they could run into any enemies.

In that circle, that’s the way it is. Only by being "ruthless" can one survive. Being soft-hearted toward an enemy is neglectful of oneself.

If one isn’t careful, it could cost one’s life.

Encountering desperate criminals, who cares about right or wrong? Survival is the only righteous path.

But—

Oliver was too "righteous" for that, unsuited.

"..."

Oliver listened, somewhat bewildered.

"It’s also good to gain some experience," Nora said after finishing her last sip of soup, "After all, the rules of society aren’t much more merciful."

"So I..."

Oliver licked his lips, about to say perhaps he should just avoid being a nuisance.

But Nora interjected, "It was merely an accident with your brother-in-law. If you go, Benjamin Durant and Humphrey Jennings will protect you. Also—if you wear that ’amulet,’ generally, there won’t be any problem."

"Oh."

Hearing this from Nora, Oliver finally let out a sigh of relief.

He thought this trip to the Northwest would be a test.

However, he didn’t realize—

Before that, he would face another test.