Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 1006 - 689: Alexander Vaughn [05] Pedro Langley: Sorry, I Actually Didn’t Hold You Back

"Pedro Langley is in my hands."

Upon hearing this, Nora Scott was momentarily stunned.

What the hell?

It seems Alexander Vaughn indeed arranged personnel in Biel Hall.

Pedro Langley has the eighth blueprint, and it’s just the right time to bring it to Anchel. — Alexander Vaughn definitely acted upon learning this, and prepared in advance.

Otherwise, with just that little time, it wouldn’t be enough for Alexander Vaughn to track Pedro Langley’s whereabouts and find the right opportunity to strike.

"Consider it," Alexander Vaughn’s voice was gentle, "One for one."

Nora Scott sneered: "That’s quite fair."

She gestured to Butler Loxley who was accompanying her.

Butler Loxley understood instantly and quickly dialed Pedro Langley’s phone. The call connected, but was soon hung up.

"Don’t bother with unnecessary attempts," Alexander Vaughn’s voice sounded again, "You and Sophie Scott are sisters, but I am not related to Pedro Langley. Sophie Scott can remain unharmed, but Pedro Langley is not guaranteed."

Nora Scott was unfazed, casually said, "If I were to say Pedro Langley is yours to handle, you wouldn’t believe it."

"Indeed."

Just like if he were to say Sophie Scott is easily handled, Nora Scott wouldn’t believe either.

Each held the other’s weakness.

"How about this," Nora Scott smiled, "Raise your head, I have a surprise for you."

"..."

A sudden silence shrouded the other side.

...

At a certain moment, on a sparsely populated yet wide view street, a young man in a trench coat instinctively raised his head, suddenly, a red beam targeted right between his brows, precisely.

His body stiffened.

He held onto the phone tighter.

*

"I originally intended to let you die," Nora Scott’s voice was slightly chilly, unhurried, "But since you have leverage, I can spare your life."

After a long pause.

Alexander Vaughn spoke: "Good tactic."

Nora Scott chuckled, "Please do not doubt Biel Hall’s professionalism."

"Biel Hall might lack that kind of professionalism."

Alexander Vaughn laughed softly.

He even managed to smile.

"We can call in reinforcements," Nora Scott lazily said, "You know, I have a wide network."

In terms of urban warfare, the little senior sister is the expert.

Long before receiving news from Sophie Scott, Nora Scott had called Fátima, sent her the detailed map of the central mall and surrounding areas, and instructed Biel Hall’s technical department to compile and send data regarding the people and traffic during this period.

While Nora Scott casually had dinner and took walks, countless people analyzed and worked tirelessly behind the scenes.

Fátima was far away in Fenton City, but given the advanced internet, she could easily command remotely. She and her idle husband, Joshua Nogueira, analyzed data to determine the most likely place Alexander Vaughn might appear.

Simultaneously, they contacted local armed police for support and organized ambushes at all locations, constantly surveilling for Alexander Vaughn’s appearance.

—— With Biel Hall elites, national elites joining forces, plus Nora Scott’s vast network, if they still couldn’t capture Alexander Vaughn, they’d be useless.

"Ha."

Alexander Vaughn chuckled.

He realized it was inevitable, "State your terms."

"Two Mechanism City blueprints," Alexander Vaughn said, "In exchange, send her back to the Scott family."

"Fine."

"I trust you."

Nora Scott smiled, "Thank you."

She belonged to the Martial World, where honor is valued. The principles of Martial World must not be broken.

"Pedro Langley, for my life," Alexander Vaughn proposed again.

"Trading one life for another doesn’t sound bad. But capturing my husband is far easier than capturing you." Nora Scott shamelessly analyzed seriously, "Alright, let’s give you a chance, if you can escape, it means you’re lucky. Otherwise..."

Alexander Vaughn still wanted to negotiate, "I certainly hold less significance in your eyes than Pedro Langley."

"No need for such dreams," Nora Scott chuckled, "If you delay, my people might already find my husband. Consider it?"

"..." After a two-second pause, Alexander Vaughn agreed, "Okay."

And that concluded the negotiation.

The call between Nora Scott and Alexander Vaughn was entirely monitored, and by now, people had already started tracking Pedro Langley; the eavesdroppers fully understood the situation, and did not express dissatisfaction with Nora Scott taking the initiative.

After all——

Lives are crucial.

Moreover, Nora Scott holds the highest rank.

*

Three minutes later, a runner came over and handed Nora Scott two Mechanism blueprints. — To prevent malicious altering of the blueprint content by Alexander Vaughn, Nora Scott demanded the originals.

Nora Scott was extremely clear about Antonio Easton’s blueprints and handwriting, one glance and she knew they were originals, still, seeing the worn-out blueprints surprised her somewhat.

It seems Alexander Vaughn had put quite a lot of effort.

At the same time, the red dot aimed at Alexander Vaughn briefly retracted, and after revealing Pedro Langley’s location, he embarked on his escape route.

"What did you do to him?!"

The moment Sophie Scott saw those two familiar blueprints, her expression changed. She pushed past Butler Loxley and lunged directly at Nora Scott.

Nora didn’t let her get close, sidestepping slightly to avoid her and smoothly grasping her wrist.

She cast a cold glance at Sophie.

The look sent a chill through Sophie Scott’s chest.

Nora spoke coldly, "You better not be involved with him. Pray that Pedro Langley is okay, otherwise I’ll make sure you spend the rest of your life in prison."

"..."

Sophie was stunned.

Nora pushed Sophie aside and called over two members of Biel Hall who were hidden among the pedestrians, "Take her away. I don’t want to see her."

"Yes."

The two obeyed and carried Sophie Scott into a car.

Meanwhile—

Nora’s phone vibrated; a call came in from an unknown number. Irritated, she disconnected the call.

A couple of seconds later, the phone vibrated again; it was the same number.

"Damn it, you better have something important!" Nora answered irritably, "If you’re selling stuff, I’ll make sure you’re jobless by tomorrow."

"..." There was a pause from the other end before a voice chuckled and spoke, "Can I sell myself?"

It was Pedro Langley.

Nora was taken aback, "Did they find you?"

"What?" Pedro sounded puzzled, "Was it your people who stopped and robbed me on the highway just now?"

"No." Nora didn’t grasp it, "What’s happening now?"

"What do you mean what’s happening?"

"Where’s your phone?!" Nora’s mind was a mess, she grasped at any question.

"Three cars blocked me on the road, they took my phone and Mechanical Box, and smashed the car, but I managed to escape." Pedro summed up the situation briefly, then added, "I just flagged down a car and borrowed the driver’s phone."

"..."

Damn.

She’d been foolish enough to talk to Alexander Vaughn about martial world ethics.

Nora cursed herself internally but said, "It was Alexander Vaughn who went after you."

"Oh."

Pedro had guessed, not surprised.

Nora gritted her teeth, "He’s so thorough, yet he couldn’t even catch you?" The problem was she foolishly believed Alexander Vaughn’s nonsense just because she couldn’t reach Pedro’s phone!

"..." Pedro felt like his role as the captive bride was unstable, "Is my escaping so unbelievable to you?"

"Yes."

"..."

"Why didn’t you let them catch you?"

"..." Was this what pregnancy did to one’s thinking?

Pedro contemplated for a moment and asked, "Should I go back now and let them catch me?"

"..."

Nora bit her lip.

"It’s okay; at least the Mechanical Box and blueprints were stolen." Pedro tried comforting her in a different way.

"Wait, how could you not even keep a blueprint?" Nora finally caught onto his flaw.

"...I left it on purpose." Pedro hissed, recognizing her hurt tone, and almost wanted to laugh, "I installed a tracking system inside."

Nora: "..."

All right, the only fool here was her.

She told Pedro to hurry back, then hung up the call.

*

Alexander Vaughn was indeed Alexander Vaughn.

Even though his lifeline was grasped, he had arranged multiple escape routes around him. As he started his withdrawal, a large number of people suddenly appeared to aid his escape at the cost of exposing themselves.

So, even though Pedro Langley called early and Nora swiftly reacted, Alexander Vaughn seized that tiny opportunity to successfully escape.

Like a slippery eel.

The only consolation for Nora was—

That bastard took the waterway.

In this weather, jumping into the river for a bath... it’s probably similar to what Nora experienced two years ago.

Every action has a reaction.

Of course, Nora would still prefer he just died.

Less trouble.

Pedro transmitted the Mechanical Box’s location while On the Road, and Nora shared it, naturally leading someone to follow the signal to search.

Nora didn’t need to do anything, she got in the car, with Butler Loxley driving, to meet Pedro Langley.

Meanwhile—

She awaited news on Alexander Vaughn.