Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 1072: Chapter 748: Grand Finale [19] Coming-of-Age Ceremony

In order for her honeymoon journey to proceed smoothly, Nora Scott protested against Fátima’s oppressive behavior.

"Protest invalid."

Fátima mercilessly threw four words at her.

Nora: "..."

"According to your guess, the entrance to Mechanism City will open only once a year because of the changes in the terrain of Maze Village," Fátima said. "Miss this opportunity, do you want to wait another year?"

"... It doesn’t matter."

Nora felt there was no need to rush this matter.

If they can make it, they’ll go; if not, they can wait until next year.

— It’s just a bit of a waste of manpower and resources.

But, the hasty do not get to eat hot tofu. With decades having passed, why care about a year or so?

"..."

Fátima, who always prioritized efficiency, was stumped by Nora’s laid-back attitude.

— Owes it to herself.

— Shouldn’t have spoiled her so much.

So, Fátima’s voice suddenly turned deep, with a slight hint of threat, "Want to reconsider?"

"... Oh."

Nora instantly put away her nonchalant demeanor.

Alright then.

No matter how far she runs, or how high she stands...

Her senior sister is her senior sister.

"As long as Mechanism City can open smoothly, there’s no rush for the follow-up matters. I can grant you a one to three months leave," Fátima, having finished her threat, still considered Nora’s situation, "provided, it depends on your performance."

"... Alright."

Nora responded with a headache.

"One more thing," Fátima paused.

"What?"

Nora sat up straight and proper.

"Take care of the pregnancy properly," Fátima cautioned, "if there are similar matters like this morning, delegate them to others."

"You even know this?" Nora was surprised.

"... half of Biel Hall is under my control now," Fátima said faintly.

Nora: "..." I forgot to revoke your control over Biel Hall.

Though she thought so, after hanging up, Nora did not actually revoke the control.

It’s because —

Fátima, as a workaholic, managed Biel Hall with great order. Over the past six months, Fátima carried out a series of reforms at Biel Hall, with "hall rules" as the foundation and "humanization" as the goal, while not losing the various rules and regulations. Although the older generation had complaints, the younger generation was very willing to accept it.

So, even if someone knew Fátima was pulling the strings behind the scenes, no one protested.

— After all, for the younger generation, Fátima only brought benefits.

— And as the official representative with enough background, the older generation dared not criticize her. After all, with Fátima’s background and status, she could casually write an official document, allowing everything inside and out of Biel Hall to be scrutinized thoroughly, targeting whoever she wanted.

If you’re dissatisfied, hold it in.

For Nora, not having to worry about the trivial matters at Biel Hall was a relief.

— Who doesn’t want an all-capable senior sister?

*

On the first day of the college entrance exam, Nora accompanied them the whole day. After the second test ended, Nora immediately brought Oliver Scott and Marcus Shaw home.

To avoid any unforeseen incidents.

Regarding Alma Ferreira, Nora just told Oliver that Alma was fine, without elaborating.

So Oliver didn’t ask much more.

That night, the two brothers slept in the same room.

On the second day of the exam, Nora and Pedro Langley accompanied them. While the brothers took their exams, the couple strolled, shopped, ate, and had fun, picking them up when it was time.

Everything went smoothly.

The two-day college entrance exam finally concluded.

Seeing them walk out of the exam center, Nora exhaled peculiarly.

"Why does it feel like it’s you taking the exam?" Pedro Langley was amused by her reaction.

Nora shot him a glance, "I wasn’t this nervous during my college entrance exams."

She knew her own abilities.

Just like Oliver and Marcus, they weren’t really nervous about taking their exams.

The reason why Nora was so concerned was purely because —

She didn’t want these two young ones, yet to step into society, to experience the frustration of "efforts without rewards" due to various unforeseen factors.

Moreover, some setbacks can be prevented with external help, so she especially hoped to create a relatively fair environment for them.

In the future, they will inevitably encounter countless challenges and hardships.

There is no such thing as a smooth life.

She can’t protect them forever.

Countless nights of teeth-gritting over study questions, countless mornings of diligent study, they gave everything a student should have.

So—

At least for now, they can enjoy the rare "fairness."

"Sis!"

"Sis!"

Oliver and Marcus approached, greeting the two standing by the car.

"Here."

Nora smiled slightly, handing over two plane tickets.

"Where are the tickets to?" Oliver took them, asking subconsciously.

Marcus took his in silence.

"Anchel," Pedro Langley answered, "leaving tomorrow."

"This trip marks your coming-of-age ceremony," Nora raised her eyelids, her red lips curled in a leisurely smile, her lazy voice exuding boldness, "Are you ready?"

Oliver and Marcus each held a plane ticket in their hands.

Upon hearing Nora’s casual words, they subconsciously exchanged a glance.

A strange emotion stirred in their hearts.

"Hmm!"

Oliver smiled brightly, nodding affirmatively.

"Anytime."

Marcus replied indifferently.

But, the corners of his lips turned slightly upward.

The Anchel journey.

When imbued with the nature of a "coming-of-age ceremony," it held a different meaning for them.