Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO

Chapter 317 - 204: Humphrey Jennings’ Intentions, Luna Durant’s Identity

Before leaving, Benjamin Durant warmly asked Miguel Smith if he wanted to hire two caregivers to take care of him, which Miguel Smith refused with goosebumps all over.

By a twist of fate, one of the matters Nora Scott had to complete in Anchel was overfulfilled. What remained was to be left to the informants in Sand Delta to handle, leaving nothing more for her to do.

The three of them drove all the way to the Tofu Shop.

Upon entering, Humphrey Jennings immediately assumed the role of head chef and asked Nora Scott, "What would you like for lunch?"

Nora Scott thought for a moment and said, "Let’s make some wontons."

"I want knife-cut noodles!"

Benjamin Durant, who followed closely behind, quickly expressed his opinion.

"Only wontons."

Humphrey Jennings didn’t even turn his head as he headed to the kitchen.

"Where are the wontons even from? The ingredients for the filling have to be delivered by Virtue Retreat!" Benjamin Durant pointedly concluded, "You’re just being biased!"

Hearing Benjamin Durant making a fuss, Humphrey Jennings paused at the kitchen door, turned his head, and glanced over.

"Yes."

With a single syllable, he was particularly justified.

With that, his gaze briefly lingered on Nora Scott, who was striding into the kitchen, and then he proceeded inside.

Benjamin Durant complained, "Uncle Master, look at him—"

Nora Scott tossed her backpack onto the chair, pulled out a chair, sat down, and countered naturally, "I’m the store manager, isn’t it normal for me to be biased?"

"..."

Benjamin Durant blinked in surprise.

Only you would think like that.

Clearly, this beautiful uncle master has both intelligence and emotional intelligence, yet she’s confused in this area, unable to distinguish the subtle differences when others treat her well.

How should I put it?

Thick-skinned.

Not the least bit sensitive.

Really wonder when she will become enlightened!

"Hurry up and have Virtue Retreat send the ingredients." Leaning back, Nora Scott urged.

The Tofu Shop never brings in ingredients.

A large restaurant like Virtue Retreat has stable collaborations with several farmer’s markets, and the ingredients chosen are top-notch and of the best quality, with a daily supply that lacks nothing.

Because the two stores are close to each other, just a few minutes away, and besides, the owner of Virtue Retreat also works as a salesclerk at the Tofu Shop, this inconspicuous Tofu Shop sources its ingredients from the Virtue Retreat diagonally opposite.

"... Oh."

Mr. Durant picked up his phone, asked Nora Scott about the desired filling, and then resignedly called the kitchen at Virtue Retreat.

After making arrangements, Benjamin Durant returned to see Nora Scott leaning against the back of the chair, crossing her legs, reading a book.

Thinking she was once again devouring those obscure and difficult books, Benjamin Durant took a glance and realized something was off. He sneaked two steps forward and peeked, only to discover the book title was—

"Actor’s Self-cultivation".

Stunned for a few seconds, Benjamin Durant admired her heartily, pulled open the chair opposite Nora Scott, sat down, placed his hands on the table, and asked with a smile, "Uncle Master, you still haven’t given up?"

Nora Scott paused, lifted her eyes, her gaze slightly cool.

Benjamin Durant immediately changed his tune, "No no no, you never intended to give up at all."

"..."

Nora Scott ignored him.

Sitting there idly, Benjamin Durant asked himself, "Did you get any acting roles again?"

"No."

"Do you want to shoot a film? I can invest in you, or if you have your eye on any script..."

Northwest Master, always straightforward in doing things. He never likes to beat around the bush if money can solve it.

"Stop."

Nora Scott threw out two words, her voice a bit chilly.

Benjamin Durant shrank back a bit, "Uncle Master, the way you’re looking at me gives me the creeps..."

"Stop tripping me up." Nora Scott warned.

Hearing this, Benjamin Durant recalled past events, lightly licking his lips, feeling a bit guilty.

Mr. Durant, aside from cooking skills, was a novice in other areas.

Three years ago, Nora Scott was once implicated by Benjamin Durant’s antics.

It was from that incident that rumors like "Nora Scott’s Casting Couch", "Nora Scott’s Diva Behavior", "Nora Scott Funding Influence", "Nora Scott Slashing Supporting Roles" and a series of scandals erupted, and the ensuing public opinion was unbearable to behold.

Oddly, all of Nora Scott’s acquaintances were martial world people, who paid no attention to entertainment industry matters. Though Benjamin Durant had the money, he didn’t know how to control public opinion or suppress scandals, helplessly watching them snowball.

Eventually, someone unknown stepped in, removing some posts, quietly reducing the buzz, and hired online commentators to control discussions, slowly improving the situation.

— Looking back now, it was probably Pedro Langley who did it.

And the reason was—

At that time, Nora Scott took a supporting female role filming in the Northwest.

Knowing this, Benjamin Durant wanted to do something for Uncle Master, first proactively investing a sum to win over the director, producer, and others, then every day sending good food and drinks, ensuring Nora Scott enjoyed the best living and working conditions.