Overprotected By My Tsundere CEO-Chapter 714 - 450: Confronting Rosa Sullivan

"Shit."

Before Nora Scott could say anything, Rosie, who was watching from the side, muttered discontentedly.

Nora glanced at Rosie.

Rosie’s eyes shifted as she quickly shut her mouth, pressing her lips together nervously.

Nora explained, "Henry Chapman has some free time now, so he generally agrees to act with anyone who asks him. He’s not picky."

When it comes to work ethic, Henry is absolutely among the top tier of people Nora has met. He simply loves acting and enjoys the process. Fame, wealth, and benefits are nothing more than passing clouds to him. So, in his view, there’s no distinction between big names and newcomers; everyone’s a colleague, and the only difference lies in their abilities and attitudes. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

Besides, he grew up in a good environment, an only child, with a wealthy family, and without any power struggles. He’s well-mannered and seems indifferent to everyone, but he’s actually easy to get along with.

However, the fact is, most people don’t dare ask Henry to act with them.

After all, with his Best Actor title and the mysterious aura he carries, more than half the people in the cast admire him, and they stutter even when speaking to him.

After a pause, Rosie said seriously, "Actor Chapman is a good person."

The implication being, whether Rosa Sullivan is a good person is another question.

Since joining the cast, Rosie has been assisting Nora and inevitably comes face to face with Rosa. However, the two have always been at odds, neither instigating nor causing trouble, so they don’t interfere with each other’s business.

"I’ve seen your files. Rosa is your half-sister on your father’s side," Nora said, walking unhurriedly towards Rosa and Henry. She glanced sideways at Rosie, asking, "What’s your opinion of her?"

Rosie was straightforward, "A manipulative bitch, probably."

"..."

So direct, with such insight, she liked it.

"Hall Master..." Rosie, who was used to being blunt, sneaked a glance at Nora, cleared her throat, and said while pursing her lips, "Sorry, I have a bias against her."

Nora paused, and said nonchalantly, "It’s fine, tell me in detail."

According to what Nora knew, Rosie was an illegitimate child, different from Nora, who was born from her parents’ love. Rosie’s mother was just a servant of the Sullivan Clan, who had served the family for generations. Working in such traditional families followed a master-servant system.

Especially in the countryside twenty years ago.

Rosie’s mother had been Mr. Sullivan’s way of venting after drinking. Without protection, she got pregnant. The Sullivans’ sense of morality must have been fed to the dogs, as they not only allowed her to give birth but also gave her the position of a "concubine," though not legally recognized.

The main mistress of the Sullivan family was a rational person and initially refused to agree, unwilling to let her husband have two women. She eventually conceded under the Sullivan family pressure. However, she frequently caused trouble for Rosie’s mother in private.

Rosie’s mother was a gentle soul, brainwashed from a young age, with a deep-rooted "master-servant concept," so after Rosie’s birth, she continued to do what a servant should do.

She herself was like this, which made the Sullivans look down on her even more.

It goes without saying that Rosie, as an illegitimate Sullivan child, couldn’t hold her head high before her siblings since childhood.

Unable to rely on others, Rosie learned to depend on herself. After leaving the countryside in junior high, she found ways to learn self-defense and developed skills that prevented her from being at a disadvantage among her siblings.

Oh, Rosie’s original name was Julia Sullivan. When her mother passed away in college, she severed all ties with the Sullivan Clan and changed her name to Rosie.

—Her mother’s surname was also Sullivan, so changing it would have been difficult.

"She considers herself high and mighty, with aspirations that reach the sky." Rosie’s eyebrows carried a faint layer of hostility. "She looks like she doesn’t compete for anything, but in reality, she’s very concerned about her reputation and status. She looks down on everything from the bottom of her heart and feels no one is worthy to compare with her. Calling her hypocritical would be a compliment to the word ’hypocritical.’"

At this point, Rosie couldn’t help but grit her teeth, grumbling with some resentment, "Anyway, I can’t outplay her and often get the short end of the stick around her."

Even though she knew Rosa was fake, Rosa could still act without leaving a trace. When she was younger, Rosie was fooled by Rosa because Rosa never bullied her face-to-face. So she always treated Rosa fairly well. Until she grew up and realized that the one that harmed her the most wasn’t those who made trouble openly but Rosa, who quietly stabbed her in the back.

It made her sick.

The two of them, one as Julia, the other as Rosa—moon and white, sounded like real sisters. After seeing Rosa’s true colors, Rosie couldn’t even stand having that name associated with her, so she eagerly changed hers.

Nora said plainly, "Your character is straightforward; in her eyes, you’re as transparent as glass. Of course, you can’t outplay her."

"..."

Rosie looked at Nora in disbelief.

??

Isn’t her character straightforward enough next to Nora’s?

This Hall Master constantly livestreams to millions with her frank remarks. The moment she took office at Biel Hall, she turned the whole fourth floor upside down... who could create such a spectacle?

At that moment, Nora suddenly glanced at her, "Are you criticizing me in your heart?"

Rosie: "..."

Shrugging, Nora turned her head, her gaze falling on Rosa and Henry. She called out, "Brother."

Hearing the call, Rosa and Henry both stopped what they were doing, turning to look in that direction. Upon seeing Nora, Henry showed little reaction, but Rosa’s face suddenly stiffened.

Her gaze lingered on Rosie for another second.

Gently frowned.

Last night, the new episode of "Escape Room" aired, and the official blog stated that Nora Scott was the planner. She probably has some real skills in mechanical techniques.

Rosie might be clinging to Nora Scott like a lifeline.

Born into the Ancient Mechanism Clan, yet she’s willing to work for a maverick like Nora Scott, running around as her assistant, not afraid of losing face.

"Morning."

Henry Chapman nodded slightly to Nora Scott, extending his hand proactively.

Nora Scott glanced at Rosie.

Rosie handed the breakfast to Henry Chapman willingly.

With a light smile, Nora Scott glanced at Rosa Sullivan and said, very kindly, "Sorry, I didn’t know you were here, so I didn’t prepare anything for you."

There was a pause, as Rosa Sullivan couldn’t quite grasp Nora Scott’s sudden "kindness," and after thinking it over, she responded in a soft voice, "I’ve already eaten."

"Oh, I see," Nora Scott said nonchalantly, "but breakfast doesn’t taste good when it’s cold. My brother should hurry up and eat."

Rosa Sullivan: "..." This was a clear signal for her to leave.

Her fingers tightened around the script, and Rosa Sullivan didn’t stick around shamelessly. She nodded to Nora Scott and then said to Henry Chapman, "Actor Chapman, I won’t disturb you any longer. Thank you for your guidance this time."

"Oh."

With no sense of emotional intelligence, Henry Chapman didn’t utter a word to make her stay, he just gave a cold nod as Rosa Sullivan was ready to leave.

Frozen for a second, Rosa Sullivan’s expression changed slightly, and after a pause, she turned and left.

*

Rosie blinked, witnessing how Nora Scott made Rosa Sullivan leave dejectedly with just a few words, and was stunned for a while, "Hall Master, why does this feel so satisfying?!"

In Rosie’s impression, everyone treated Rosa Sullivan like a treasure, respecting and admiring her, circling around her, full of praises. She had once doubted if Rosa Sullivan had some magical protagonist aura.

Turns out... she’s just an ordinary person.

"She thinks highly of herself," Nora Scott said lightly, "in other words, she’s vain."

Just a slight show of attitude and Rosa Sullivan couldn’t stay any longer. Forcing herself to stay would be like sitting on pins and needles, she’s used to being adored and doesn’t have the face for it.

"...Oh."

Rosie nodded slightly, taking note.

After a pause, Rosie glanced at Henry Chapman, who was setting the breakfast on the small table, ready to eat. She leaned in slightly closer to Nora Scott and whispered, "If Rosa Sullivan tries to make a move on Actor Chapman..."

Nora Scott glanced at her sideways, curling her lips, "Do you really think my brother is that naive?"

Rosie blinked.

Extending her foot to hook a chair and kick it over to the small table, Nora Scott walked over and sat down boldly.

Henry Chapman looked at her, "Graceful."

He usually didn’t care about Nora Scott’s sitting posture, but on set, he required her behavior to match the character expectations as much as possible.

"Oh."

Nora Scott lifted her right leg, crossing it over her left knee, and then raised an eyebrow at Henry Chapman, "I calculate that you’ll soon have some harmonious news with Rosa Sullivan."

"..."

Henry Chapman looked at her wordlessly.

Her fingers slightly curved, tapping on the table, Nora Scott said lazily, "Come on, let’s bet on it."

"..."

Henry Chapman didn’t speak.

Nora Scott didn’t let the conversation drop, continuing, "If I’m right, then don’t act with her anymore. She gets in my way."

Taking a sip of yogurt, Henry Chapman reminded in a cool voice, "Your character isn’t a gambler."

"Wanna bet or not?"

"Whatever."

"..."

Rosie stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what Nora Scott intended to do.