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Meanwhile, Noelle was being dropped off at school by Nicolas. As she opened the car door, she turned to him and said, “Nick, I’m heading back to school now!”
“Alright. If anything comes up, just call me, Nicolas replied, his voice calm and tender, laced with affection
“Got it! Noelle nodded, about to step out of the car
But then, out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Nicolas sitting in the driver’s seat, his handsome face softened with adoration as he watched her. The warmth in his expression made her heart skip a beat.
Suddenly, Noelle slid back into the car.
“What’s wrong” Nicolas asked, puzzled, thinking she might have forgotten something
But instead, she turned to him, wrapped her arms around his neck, and planted a quick, playful kiss on his lips.
Nicolas froze, his dark eyes widening in surprise. Noelle’s eyes sparkled like stars as she grinned at
at him. “Nick, that’s a goodbye kiss!”
Before he could react, she darted out of the car and ran toward the school gates. After a few steps, she turned back, waving enthusiastically. “Bye.
Nick
The sunlight bathed her delicate face, making her smile even brighter and more radiant, almost blinding in its brilliance.
Nicolas leaned against the car window, silently watching her retreating figure. A soft smile tugged at his lips, and his chest swelled with emotion.
Hemused to himself, Noelle might be a bit clueless when it comes to love, but maybe just maybe, she’s starting to feel something for me now.
On the other side, Noelle strolled through the campus, her heart still Cuttering from her time with Nicolas. She was practically glowing. surrounded by an invisible cloud of pink bubbles.
She was over the moon. Being with Nicolas made everything feel right. No matter what came their way, as long as they were together, she felt invincible. This is so perfect. I wish I could stay with Nick forever,” she thought, a smile tugging at her lips.
Noelle was lost in her daydreams, imagining a future with Nicolas, when suddenly, the necklace around her neck emitted a faint blue glow. Then, a clear, melodious voice came through the necklace “Noelle Good afternoon.”
Noelle froze mid–step. She looked down at the necklace, confused. ‘Did the necklace just talk?‘ she wondered, a mix of confusion and disbelief crossing her face.
But the voice was different from the ones she’d heard before. It felt familiar, like something from a distant memory.
The voice
chuckled softly “What’s wrong? Don’t you
remember me?”
When Ying Nuo heard the girl’s puzzled voice, he could not help but chuckle and ask, “Why? Don’t you remember me?”
“Hmm” Noelle grabbed the necklace, tilting her head. I think I do… Let me think!”
The voice–Brandon–was surprisingly patient. He rested his chin on his hand, smiling as he said, “Take your time.”
“Okay!”
Noelle’s brain writ
went into overdrive. A few seconds later, slie gasped. “Ah!”
“Did you remember?” Brandon asked, amused.
“Yeah” Noelle held the necklace up, her eyes wide with excitement “You’re Brand, right? The Brand who used to do experiments with me!”
The asscant standing across from Brandon broke into a cold sweat. Noelle was bold enough to call the Commuuder
der by his nickname so casually!
Bay Brandon didn’t mind. This lips curved into a smile, his emerald green eyes fixed on the silver orb in front of him. “I’m glad you remember me.
“Of course I remember?
Running into an old friend. Noelle was visibly thrilled. She ducked into a quiet corner and finally spoke up, her voice bubbling with excitement. “It’s
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really you, Brandi I’m so happy! You have no idea how und I was when you lef
Back in the labs. Noelle had many companions, but none stayed for long. Brandon had been her longest–lasting friend. They’d endured experiments together, shured pain, cried, and even slept side by side.
ה!
During the brain development experiments–the darkest period of Noelle’s life–Brandon had been there. When the pain became too much, and Noelle would cry, Brandon was the one who comforted her.
Noelle believed that without him, she wouldn’t have made it through.
She thought they’d always be together. But after the brain experiments, Brandon was taken away. And she never saw him again
“I’m sorry, Noelle. for leaving you alone for so long, Brandon said, a faint smile playing on his lips as he listened to her. “But it’s okay. I’m back
now
1 fought my way out of hell to see you again, he thought. And by “Tought,” he meant it quite literally.
“Tim so surprised! Brand, how can your voice come through the necklace?” Noelle asked. Only the men in white coats from the lab had ever used the necklace to communicate. Hearing Brandon’s voice through it was unbelievable.
Brandon patiently explained, “Because I’m now the Commander of the regional lab, I oversee everything, including your management”
Noelle gasped. “Brand, did you become one of the men in white coats!”
“Something like that, Brandon chuckled. “Noelle. Are you happy?”
Having her old friend in charge instead of the cold, distant scientists made Noelle’s face light up with a goofy smile. She nodded eagerly. “I’m happy! Brand was always so good to me. Having you in charge is the best”
Hearing her innocent, straightforward words, Brandon couldn’t help but laugh. “Noelle, I’m happy too
Then, Noelle, will you listen to me?”
“Of course!” Noelle answered without hesitation. She was bound to follow orders from the necklace–it was an unbreakable rule. But even if it weren’t, she’d still listen to Brand. He’d always been so good to her.
“Good” Brandon’s smile deepened, his emerald eyes glinting with an unreadable emotion. Then, Noelle, I’m going to give you a command now.”
“Go ahead, Brand Noelle chirped eagerly
And then, she heard Brandon’s voice, calm and commanding, as he said, “Noelle. I want you to…”
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“Killed Nicolas Sawyer” The moment the words left. Brandon’s mouth, Noelle’s mind erupted in a chaotic storm of thoughts.
Brandon’s words echoed over and over in her head. ‘Is Brand asking me to kill Nick?‘ she wondered, her body freezing in shock.
Meanwhile, the deputy manager’s face went ashen. He rushed forward, desperate to stop the order. “No! Commander, we can’t let the subject take
His words barely left his lips before Brandon’s cold gaze landed on him. His smile was warm, but his eyes were anything but, filled with an icy. deadly danger
Brandon’s voice was chilling. “Are you telling me how to do my job?”
The deputy manager froze, a shiver running down his spine. He quickly lowered his head, barely daring to breathe as he stammered, “No, no, Commander 1-1 didn’t mean to tell you how to do thing… It’s just… it’s not the right time yet…”
Brandon raised an eyebrow. “Not the right time?”
With a click, he cut off the communication device.
The deputy manager, forehead dripping with cold sweat, hurried to explain, his voice shaking. “Well… it’s just. Nicolas isn’t an ordinary person. Not only is he the heir of the Sawyer family, the richest family in Reniam City, but his mother’s family is incredibly influential
“His mother, Amelie, was originally from the Jenkins family, the famous aristocratic family. They severed des years ago, but if we kill Nicolas, they won’t just sit by and watch”
“The Jenkins family…” Brandon’s eyes flickered slightly at the mention of the name, “You mean the aristocratic Jenkins family that’s been around for centuries?”
“Yes, exactly! The Jenkins family is one of the oldest and most influential families. We only found out later that Nicolas’s mother, Amelie, is the youngest daughter of the current head of the Jenkins family. She cut ties with her family to marry Nicolas’s father, and they haven’t been in contact since. But we discovered that the Jenkins family has been keeping tabs on Nicolas all these years”
“And here’s the kicker–the Jenkins family is one of the three major financial backers of our lab. If our transformer were to kill their grandson, it could drag the entire lab into a huge mess.”
Brandon listened, his long lashes lowering as he fell into thought. After a moment, he suddenly chuckled, a hint of admiration in his voice. “Noelle’s quite something, isn’t she! The person she fell for has quite the background”
The deputy manager couldn’t tell if Brandon’s laughter was genuine or just a facade. He remained cautious, carefully suggesting. “Actually, severing ties doesn’t necessarily require killing the person. As long as we can confirm that she can be decisive and resolute when facing him, that should
Usually, killing was the most straightforward way to cut ties. But this time, the person the subject had fallen for was too significant. They had no choice but to consider a compromise.
After hearing the deputy manager’s suggestion, Brandon paused for a moment. His finger traced circles on the silver orb in front of him, his smile enigmatic as he spoke slowly, “Well, since the person is connected to our benefactor, we naturally can’t kill him”
Hearing this, the deputy manager let out a quiet sigh of relief. Thank goodness. At least he can still be reasoned with, he thought, a weight lifting off his shoulders.
The convenation ended, but the tension in the office remained thick. Brandon glanced up at the deputy manager, who was standing nervously. then asked with a playful smile, “Is there something elser”
The deputy manager wiped the sweat off his brow, hesitantly reminding. “Commander, you haven’t yet given Noelle her orders. Shouldn’t you stop her before she takes action?”
If Noelle latened to the command and killed Nicolas, it would be disastrous
na rush. “Good thing you reminded me
Brandon feigned surprise “Oh, right! I almost forgot” He chuckled lightly, clearly not in a
The deputy nunager cursed inwardly. How could you, one of the most elite subjects in the lab, forget something so crucial! Y to kill him, don’t you?
He wanted to scream, but instead, he forced a smile and urgently said, “Commander, please we need to stop her now
Brandon grinned and teased, “You’re so impatient Slowly, lazily, he opened the communicator again.
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Noelle stood frozen, her mind reeling as Brandon’s command echoed relentlessly. “Kill Nicolas Sawyer,”
The summer sun blazed down, but she felt as if she had stepped into an icy vold, the cold seeping deep into her bones. Am I really supposed to kill Nick: Why” she wondered, her thoughts a whirlwind of confusion and disbelief.
She knew she shouldn’t question the orders. She had to obey. That was her purpose. But still, her heart ached in a way she didn’t understand. It was as though something inside her was breaking
She didn’t know why she felt this way, or why her eyes were suddenly stinging, but it felt like her world was spinning, and tears were threatening to
fall.
was an order
Her body began to move on its own, heading towards the school gates. She had to do it. She had to kill Nicolas. Because it w
But with each step she took towards the exit, it became harder. He
Her legs felt heavy, as if filled with lead, and she could barely move
She was out of breath, her chest tightening. She just wanted everything to slow down, to make it stop.
Just as Noelle was struggling in her heart, the necklace suddenly lit up with blue light again. Brandon’s voice came through the necklace, clear and calm. “Noelle, mission canceled. You don’t need to kill Nicolas,”
The words hit Noelle like a wave of relief, as if she’d just been saved from drowning. Her shoulders sagged, the tension leaving her body in a rush. She squeezed the necklace, a smile creeping across her face. “Really? Brand, I don’t have to kill Nick anymore?”
Brandon’s green eyes flickered, unreadable. He smiled slowly, his voice dripping with amusement. “Noelle, you’re happy? Not having to kill
Nicolas
“Yeah! I’m super happy!” Noelle’s voice was bright with joy. “I really like Nick. I don’t want to kill him”
As soon as the words left her mouth, the deputy manager in the office felt a chilling wave of cold air sweep over him. He shivered, his body trembling as he cautiously glanced at Brandon seated in front of him.
Brandon’s lips still held a faint smile, but an undeniable icy aura radiated from him. He chuckled softly, his voice deceptively calm. “Oh! You like him that much, Noelle?”
“Mm–hmm!” Noelle nodded enthusiastically.
Tma Inle jealous
Brandon les out a light Laugh, but the darkness in his eyes deepened. Suddenly, he posed a question to her, his tone playful yet laced with something more sinister. Then, if Nicolas and I were both drowning, who would you save!”
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h my god. The deputy manager’s mand raceday he listened to trandon’s question
na Noelle. Ts dais for real! The Commander? Why is he asking diy classic mother–in–law ys wife drowning question? And which role is he even trying to play here–the wife or the mother–in–law?
“Huh?” Noelle was clearly caught off guard by Brandon’s question. She hesitated for a moment before answering honestly. “Td save Nick”
The moment the words left her mouth, the room seemed to chill, the temperature dropping several degrees.
The deputy manager shivered, a cold sweat breaking out on his brow, “Terrifying” he thought. How can someone in their mid–twenties radiate such overwhelming authority, as if they’ve held power for decades? Is this what it means to be at the pinnacle of human evolution–a ‘transformer““”
Brandon’s fingers pressed against the table, his knuckles turning white. Whether it was the poor quality of the table or the sheer fo
force of his emotions, his fingertips dug into the surface, leaving deep indentations when he finally let go.
Iser. So, you would save Nicolas!” Brandon’s tone was calm, almost regretful, but his eyes flashed with a cold, dangerous light. “I’m a bit shuappointed. I thought Id be the most important person in your heart.”
“Huh? What does this have to do with who’s more important” Noelle tihed her head, confused. “Brand, you’re a perfect test subject. Even if you fell into the water, you’ll swim back to shore. But I’m not sure about Nick. What if he can’t swim! Of course, I’d save him first.”
thBrandon’s icy demeanor shattered instantly, and he burst into laughter. “Noelle, you’re just too adorable.”
Brandon remembered the moments they’d shared in the past. Noelle had always been small, with round, innocent eyes that made her look like a linle bunny!
Back then, he hadn’t been easy to get along with. Due to the constant scheming and betrayal within his family, he’d been thrown into the lab, forced to undergo tests alongside what be considered “livestock“-the other test subjects.
At the time, Brandon had been filled with negativity, anger, and a cold, unapproachable demeanor. The other children in the lab knew better than to get close to fum–all except one. Noelle.
Even among the test subjects, Noelle was special. She had been in the lab since she could remember, with no exposure to the outside world or normal human emotions. While others avoided danger, she would curiously approach it, unafraid.
Back then, Brandon had been alone. Noelle, perhaps thinking he was being isolated, had approached him and struck up a conversation. At first, Brandon had ignored her, even snapping at her to leave him alone. But Noelle hadn’t backed off. Instead, she’d stuck around, lecturing him about getting along with others.
Brandon had initially thought her logic was bizarre, but over time, he realized that Noelle wasn’t just quirky–she was the only test subject who could withstand every experiment. She was the lab’s most valuable asset.
Our of curiosity—and perhaps some unspoken ulterior motives–Brandon liggin observing and getting closer to her. Gradually, without even realizing it, the two of them grew inseparable.
Brandon loved Noelle’s smile. Her cheerful personality, even in the darkest of times, had been a beacon of light for him, a source of strength that helped him push through countless hardships.
As thear bond deepened, Brandon no longer saw Noelle as just a valuable test subject or a means to gain power. He simply wanted her by his side, t keep her innocent atad smiling forever.
To achieve that, he had eliminated every obstacle in his family and risen to the top, all so he could see her again and hold her in his arms.
Tu
Seeing Noelle remained as pure and naive as ever, a wave of joy washed over Brandon. “This is good; he thought, has heart lightening. After all these years, she hasn’t changed, She’s still the same girl I remember
pt your reasoning”
Perhaps because he was in a better mood, Brandon didn’t press Noelle further. He chuckled and said, “Alright, I’ll accept
Noelle nodded, though she didn’t fully understand
Brandon smiled again, his tone light but fram. “But no matter who you like, Noelle, I have to be your favorite, okay!”
His words sounded like a suggestion, but his tone left no room fur argument. It was a clear display of his possessiveness and control.
Okay. I understand, Noelle replied obediently “You’re my favorne, Brand
rp your distance
“Good girl” Brandon was pleased with her answer. He continued, “Even though we don’t need to kill Nicolas, you should still keep frons laim from now on”
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“Huh” Noelle blinked, confused “Why?”
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Brandon’s eyes narrowed slightly. Instead of answering, he countered. “Shouldn’t you follow the necklace’s commands without question? So why are you asking me why, Noelle?”
1- Noelle’s heart skipped a beat. She had indeed broken protocol. Feeling guilty, she stammered, “Well, um… it’s just that Nick is really capable. My current mission is to build good relationships with my family, and he can help me with that… so, so.”
“I can help you with that too. Brandon interrupted, his smile unwavering “From now on, I’ll support you in building those relationships. Whatever Nicolas can do for you, I can do too. And whatever he can’t do, I can”
Noelle bit her lip, silent. While Brand’s words made sense, and she believed he could help her, she couldn’t shake the feeling that this meant she wouldn’t be able to see Nicolas as often.
For some reason, her chest felt heavy, and a sense of sadness washed over her.
“Noelle, you will listen to me, right!” Brandon pressed when she didn’t respond.
Noelle’s eyes flickered. She lowered her head, biting her lip, and whispered, “Yes, I’ll listen to you. Brand.”
It was instinctual. The commands from the necklace were something she couldn’t defy.
alisfied.
Brandon’s smile widened, satisfied. “Noelle, once I’ve settled things here, I’ll come see you, okay!”
Noelle’s eyes widened in surprise. “You’re coming to see me, Brand?”
“Yeah, we haven’t seen each other in a long time, right?”
Yeah
Do you want to see mer
“Of course!” Noelle nodded eagerly. “It’s been so long. I’ve missed you so much.
“Really“” Brandon’s smile deepened. I’ve missed you too. Noelle.”
Then let’s end the conversation here. We’ll talk in detail when we meet again.”
“Okay, bye, Brand!”
“Goodbye, Noclic.”
The blue light from the necklace faded, and Brandon’s voice disappeared. Noelle stared at the necklace, feeling a strange emptiness in her chest. She should have been thrilled to see Brandon again, but the thought of seeing Nicolas less often left her feeling hollow.
This is so sad… Noelle thought, a heavy sigh escaping her. From now on, I have to limiany time with Nick!
Thanks in Noelle’s role as the composer for The Legend and the buzz created by Radiance Media’s official social media accounts, she had become the talk of Eston University. It wasn’t just her classmates who were curious about her–students from other departments were also flocking to catch a glimpse of the rising star
a wilted flower After
But lately, the usually lovely and energetic Noelle had been anything but her usual sell. These days, she seemed drained, like a w class, she’d slump over her desk, burying her face in her anns, barely responding to anyone who tried to talk to her.
“What’s up with Noelle! She’s been so down lately, one classmate whispere
“Yeah, she didn’t even touch the roasted chicken 1 brought hier yesterday. She loves roasted chicken!”
“Noelle, are you feeling unwell?”
The group hovered around her, their voices filled with concern. Harley, sitting nearby, watched her with a worried frown. He couldn’t take it anymore and gently shook her shoulder. “Noelle, are you alright?” he asked softly.
Noelle didn’t respond. She was still reeling from the fact that she couldn’t see Nicolas as often as she wanted. The sadness was overwhelming, and she just wanted to be left alone.
Noelle Harley pressed, his voice tinged with frustration.
“What’s going on with her? he wondered. ‘Is it because of that rumor with Stanley?
His thoughts raced. Could it be that Nicolas had misunderstood and started doubting her? Sure, Radiance Media had swiftly debunked the rumor and even threatened legal action against the gossipmongers, but what if Nicolas didn’t believe it? What if he was the one making Noelle upset?”
Harley’s fists clenched. If Nicolas has hurt her, TT make him pay
Meanwhile, on the other side of the classroom, Leia sat with her group of friends. They watched the scene unfold with thinly veiled jealousy.
“Look at them, fawning over Noelle like she’s some kind of queen,” one of them sneered. “So what if she composed a song for The Legend? Big deal She’s already acting like a diva, and she’s not even famous yet?
“Maybe it’s because of that rumor with Stanley, another chimed in. “Maybe her fiancé found out and they had a huge fightTM
“Oh, that would be so satisfying
“Yeah, I’d love to see her miserable.
Leu listened to the chatter around her, a sly smile playing at the corners of her lips. Her gaze drified over to Noelle, still slumped over her desk. and a thought struck her. “Could it be true? Had Noelle and Nicolas really fallent out? The possibility sent a spark of satisfaction through her.
Leia had never been particularly interested in Nicolas before. Sure, he was handsome and wealthy, but his reputation as a playboy had always turned her off But lately, something about him had changed.
He seemed more mature, more composed–like a man who had finally grown into his own. Compared to Harley, who was still young and somewhat naive, Nicolas exuded a kind of magnetic charm that Leia couldn’t ignore.
And then there was the fact that Nicolas was technically supposed to be her fiance. If she hadn’t rejected him back then, maybe things would’ve turned out differcialy
Leia’s thoughts began to spiral. If Noelle and Nicolas are on the rocks, maybe this is my chance to step in A surge of determination coursed through her. After all, Norße lud taken so much from me–why shouldn’t I reclaim what’s rightfully mune?
Besides, Nicolas was still a Sawyer. Even if he didn’t hold nach power in the Lamily, he still owned 30% of the company’s shares. A word from him could make or break careers at Radiance Media. II Leia played her cards right, she could have it all—stains, wealth, and a nun who, with a little “guidance, could become the perfect lustund
Ieus sinile widened. She had been foolish to reject Nicolas before, but it wasn’t too late to fix that mistake
After school, Lria was
(thought, trying to figure out how to approach Nicolas. She didn’t ev
it even have his number. But as she walked toward the
school gates with her friends, one of them suddenly gasped.
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“Oh my gosh, look at that hottie!”
Leia turned her head and froze. There, leaning against a sleek Maybach, was Nicolas, Dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, he looked like he’d stepped straight out of a magazine. The air around him was charged with an undeniable magnetism, and every girl nearby was staring at him like he was a walking fantasy
“Nicolas.” Leia murmured under her breath, her eyes widening in surprise.
What is he doing here? she wondered, her mind racing with questions.
Before she could process it, more excited whispers erupted behind her.
“Whoa, who is that guy? Is he a model or something?”
“Wan, I know him! That’s Nicolas Sawyer!”
“What? Nicolas Sawyer! Nuelle, isn’t that your fiancé? He’s here for you!”
Leis spun around just in time to see Noelle walking toward the gates, surrounded 1 by a group of classmates. Normally, Noelle would light up like a Christmas tree at the sight of Nicolas, running to him like an excited puppy. But this time was different.
The moment Noelle spotted him, her entire body stiffened. It was like she’d seen a ghost. Without a word, she turned on her heel and bolted in the Opposite direction.
“Noelle, wait!” her classmates called after her, clearly confused.
Leu’s friends were just as battled. “What’s her deal? If my fiancé looked like that, I’d be running toward him, not away.”
“Yeah, what’s going on? Did they break up or something?”
Leu’s lips curled into a sly smile as she watched Nicolas’s expression darken. He had clearly seen Noelle, and her reaction had hit him hard. This
was her chance.
She turned to her friends with a sweet smile. “You guys go ahead. I’ve got something to take care of
With that, she smoothed her hair, put on her most charming smile, and walked toward Nicolas, her heels clicking confidently against the pavement
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Lately, Nicolas had been sensing that Noelle was asciding him. It all started when he called her one day, and she didn’t pick up,
At first, Nierdas thought it might just be a coincidence–maybe she had left her phone behind. But when he tried again later and still got no answer, a sinking feeling settled in his chest. “The last time we parted, she was so happy, ever kissing me without hesitation. So why is she suddenly avoiding me now? fie noordered, confusion clouding his thoughts.
Determed to get to the bottom of it, Nicolas decided to confront her at her school. When he saw Noelle bolt the moment she spotted him, he knew for sure—Noelle was avoiding him. That why? He couldn’t recall doing anything that would make her upset. The thought grawed at him. leaving him frustrated and restless. It felt like a heavy weight was pressing on his chest, and he couldn’t shake it off.
Just then, a familiar figure approached him “Nicolas,” came the sweet, melodic voice of Leia. She smiled at him, her eyes twinkling with a hint of mischief Looking for Noelle? She doesn’t seen loo keen on seeing you right now.”
Nicolas raised an eyebrow, ‘Since when had Leia and I become so familiar that she felt comfortable calling me by my first name? he wondered. He wasn’t blind to her intentions, though,
Eria has always been a little too eager around him, and he could tell she was up to something. But since Noelle was avoiding him, maybe Leia could shed some light on the situation.
With a charming, almost devilish smile. Nicolas replied, “This isn’t the best place to talk. How about we move somewhere more private, Miss
Anderson
Leia’s cheeks flashed at his invitation. She had never noticed before just how captivating his smile was. It wasn’t the sleazy grin of a playboy, but the kind of effonlew charm that made her heart skip a beat. She nodded shyly, her voice barely above a whisper. “Sure.”
As Leia chembed into Nicolas’s car, Noelle watched from behind a tree, her heart sinking. She had only run a short distance before hiding, unable to resist peeking at what was happening.
did he have to smile at her like that?
Seeing Leta get into Nicolo’s car made her stomach churn with jealousy. “Why is he letting her in? And why did Noelle seethed, the sting of jealousy hinting her like a panch to the gut.
Noelle’s fingers dug into the bark of the tree as she tried to calm herself. “Stupid Nicolas,” she mutered under her breath. “Big jerk. Meanie. Ugh!” But no matter how much she tried to distract herself, the image of Nicolas and Lela together kept replaying in her mind. Before she knew it, tears were streaming down her face.
Her mind drifted back to the day Branson had asked her to kill Nicolas. Even though she had stopped herself, the thought of what might have been still hunted her. What if the mission hadn’t been called off? Would 1 have really gone through with it? The very idea maile her stomach churn. Nick had always been so good to me–so kind and loving. How could I have even considered hurting him!
The pain in her chest was unbearable, and she didn’t know how to make it go away. Her grandfather had never taught her how to deal with ensations like this. She felt lost and helpless.
Just as she was about to break down completely, a hard suddenly landed on her shoulder. Startled, Noelle reacted on instinct, her body moving before her mind could catch up. In a fish, she had a small knife pressed against the intruder’s throat.
“It’s me, Noelle!” The inan’s voice sliced through the tension, just as her knife was about to skim his neck, Noelle fraze, her hand halting mid–air as the realization his it was Itarley.
She blinked in surprise. “Harley! What are you doing here?”
She quickly sheathed her kunde, wiped her tears, and then glared at him, warning. “Don’t sneak up on me from behind again. It you do, next time I might not be alile to stop myself, and you’ll end up dead”.
Harley, still catching his breath from the near–death experience, managed a weak smile. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to scate you”
He glanced at her, concern flickering in lus eyes. “But, Noelle, your rellexes are slower. If it were before, I wouldn’t have been able to get so close, night?
Nocile sniffed, rubbing her nose but not denying it. Harley was right–her reflexes weren’t what they used to be. If it had been a few months ago, she would ve sensed laim coming from iniles away. Now, though, die wasn’t so site
Harley frowned as he noticed her mood was still low. He stepped in front of her, his voice solt but insistent. “What happened, Noelle? Did you and Nicolas have a light
“No, Noelle replied quickly, shaking her head. “We’re lige. We don’t bigla”
“The why are you as
mu?” Harley pressed. He had seen the way Noelle hand bolted when she spottest Nicolas earlier. Something was
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Noelle hesitated, unable to speak. She wanted to deny it, but she couldn’t.
The truth was, she was avoiding Nicolas because Brandon had told her not to get too close to him anymore. She couldn’t risk it–especially with the mission still hanging over her head
She wanted to be with him so badly, but she couldn’t.
Harley noticed her struggle and called out again, “Noelle, talk to me. What’s going on!”
But Noelle remained silent. She couldn’t tell him. Not about the lab, not about Brandon, and definitely not about her mission.
Please tell me, Noelle.”
“What happened? You have to say it
“Harley, stop!” Noelle finally snapped, her eyes blazing with anger and hurt. “It’s none of your business, okay? Just leave me alone!”
Before Harley could respond, Noelle turned on her heel and sprinted away, leaving him standing there, stunned and helpless.
“Noelle!” Harley called after her, but she was already too fa
too far gone.
As he watched her disappear into the distance, a sharp pang of sadness twisted in Harley’s chest. All he wanted was to be there for her, to be someone she could lean on when things got tough. But the way she shut him out–like he was nothing more than a stranger–cut deeper than he
cared to admit
Why won’t she trust me?” he thought, his jaw tightening. ‘Does she really think I’m that useless?
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Nicolas brought Leia to a quiet cafe.
This was Leu’s first time being alone with Nicolas. Because she had changed her opinion of Nicolas, when she faced him once again, she no longer had the panic and disgust from before. Instead, she was as nervous and shy as a young girl in love..
She secretly stole a glance at the handsome man sitting opposite her. No matter how she looked at him, she felt that he looked amazing, which was something she had overlooked previously.
Nicolas was simply the cream of the crop.
Just his looks alone were top–notch. Coupled with the elegance and undisciplined mannerisms he exuded, he easily charmed girls like Leia, who still had the mind of a young girl.
This person was probably her man now,
Leia lamented inwardly. If I had not said no to Nicolas back then, he’ll probably be my husband by now.”
Suddenly, the walter’s voice interrupted Lela’s imagination. “Miss, what would you like to drink?”
Hearing the voice, Leia suddenly snapped back to reality. Then, she turned to the waiter and put on a smile. “I’d like an iced Americano, thank you”
“Alright, please wait a moment” With that, the waiter left, and Leila fixed her eyes on Nicolas again.
Seeing that he was also looking at her as if he was thinking about something, Leia suddenly got nervous.
Her neck shrank as she asked, “Um, Nicolas, why are you looking at me like that?”
Nicolas rested his chin on his hand. His gaze was still fixed on Lela, but he was smiling slightly. With a hint of leisure and sexiness, he said. “I’m sorry. Does it make you feel uncomfortabler
One had to admit that Nicolas was really good at using his external advantages.
He knew that girls of Leia’s age liked charming men the most, which was why he chose to display his charming side now.
Leia was instantly mesmerized by his sex appeal.
4–no.” Her face was flushed red, and her mind was in a mess.
She would probably be willing to die for him now.
ng that it was about right, Nicolas asked, “Did anything happen to Noelle these days?”
Seeing
As Nicolas mentioned Noelle, Leia felt dejected. She had almost forgotten that Nicolas had brought her here purely for Noelle.
At the thought of this, Lei felt extremely regretful, and her heart ached again. ‘Nicolas was supposed to be my fiance, but now Noelle has taken him away from me‘
Sull, Leia always felt that Nicolas must have some feelings for her. Otherwise, he would not be so gentle and polite to her,
Come to think of it, she believed that it was true. Back then, he had been wooing me.
If Noelle hadn’t swooped in, why would he make do and choose her!
Now that I’ve realized what I want, I must snatch back the
that belongs to me.
Leia adjusted her mind of state and then blanked and looked at Nicolas.
She said softly, “Nothing happened to Noelle these days. She’s been acting like usual She’s always spending time with Harley and showing off her good relationship with Stanley in front of her classmates”
Leia deliberately mentioned Harley and Stanley, who had a close relationship with Noelle, just to nuke Nicolas worry.
“Is that so?” Nicolas’s eyes were slightly closed, making it impossible to tell what lie was thinking. “What else? How has she been feeling recently?“
“Very good.” Leia began to make things up. “Now, Noelle is relying on Stanley’s connections. She’s a popular genius arranger in school, and everyone is praising her I think she enjoys it quite mich“
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“Relying on Stanley’s connections? Nicolas raised his eyebrows.
Seeing that Nicolay seemed to be interested. Leia felt that there was a chance and continued to fan the flames. “That’s right?”
She blinked and continued, “Noelle is quite close to the lead singer of The Legend. Didn’t she become popular this time because of The Legends Now, many people are saying that Stanley is the reason why Noelle could get the title of a genius arranger
L
She then went on, “Noelle doesn’t deny this. In fact, I think there aren’t many men in this world who can do this for their girlfriends. Noelle is quite lucky.”
After that, Leis acted like she had misspoken. She immediately covered het mouth and said to Nicolas, I’m sorry, that’s not right, She’s not his girlfriend, but a female friend. It’s just that everyone is spreading rumors about Noelle’s relationship with Stanley, so I accidentally said that Please don’t mind me, Nicolas
“I’s okay” Nicolas smiled faintly and took a sip of coffee.
Since Nicolas wasn’t overreacting. Leia thought for a moment and looked like she was hesitating before she said, “Nicolas, actually, there’s something I don’t know if I should tell you…”
Nicolas looked at her and smiled. “Just go ahead. It’s not like we’re just some strangers
here.
Leia’s heart skipped a beat when she heard this.
She wondered, ‘He just said, ‘it’s not like we’re just some strangers here. I’m right. Nicolas has feelings for me.
Leia thought that she had won Nicolas’s approval, so she was obviously even more excited.
She continued, “I want to talk about Noelle’s marriage with you. Back then, when Noelle returned to the Anderson family, my dad asked her to fulfill the engagement with you. That girl had always wanted to fit into the family and please us, so she immediately agreed to that and didn’t have enough consideration.
“Actually, from my standpoint, I shouldn’t have said this, but 1 feel that you’re an excellent man, Nicolas, and you deserve more than that. Noelle agreed to be with you just to please my family. Im afraid she’s just using you.
“I don’t want you to regret it in the future, so even though I know that what I’m saying will dissatisfy my family, I still have to say it. Nicolas, you wouldn’t think I’m being nosy, right?”
A bu nervous. Leia looked at Nicolas eagerly, thinking. I’ve already said so much. He must be disappointed in Noelle by now, right?”
However, Nicolas still didn’t look upset about it.
He was smiling, but his smile was unfathomable, and no one could tell what he was thinking.
Just as Leia felt that her plan might have failed, Nicolas suddenly looked up her with a charming smile.
He said leisurely, “Miss Anderson, I just realized that you’re quite nice”
“What?” Leia was stunned, not knowing if Nicolas was being serious or mocking her.
Then, Nicolas continued, “You’d put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Not many girls do that. Many people nowadays would harm others for their own interests. Compared to these people, you’re much more noble.”
Le still wasis’t sure of what Nicolas meant
She wondered, “Is Nicolas complimenting me now! It sounds like a compliment. Yeals, that must be the case.
Tlav realization made Lela happy. She immediately put on a shy smile and said, “Well, I’m flattered Actually, I’m not that noble. It’s just that Leat about you Niculas, and
Before Leia could finish her words, Nicolas suddenly changed the topic and said regretfully, “Unfortunately, you’re so comiderate of others, but you arent gelling the care you deserve in return”
Lela was quite confused. She looked at him in a daze and asked, “Nicolas, what do you mean!”
Nkolas’s gaze was fixed on her with a glint in his eyes.
He then wirked and went wi
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aluing Media Nicolas continued, “I heard about you signing Lighting
Nicolas looked at Leia with a regretful expression and said, “Tjust feel that it’s a pity. Miss Anderson, your singing talent is clearly top–notch. You only need a chance to become the new diva of the music industry, but now, it’s as if your company is shelving you without giving you any singing
These words hit Lear’s sore spot
Right now, she was completely disliked by Reyna, who used to be so enthusiastic when Leia was signed, but now she was totally indifferent
The brought up the past again.
The smile on Leia’s face froze.
She parsed her lips and tried her best to force a smile. There’s nothing I can do about it. I didn’t expect the collaboration between Charlie and
Lighting Media to fail. Ms. Goodwin is angry now, so she definitely doesn’t like me
That ́s not what I meant.” Nicolas shook his head. Then, he sighed and said, “Actually, I shouldn’t say this, but since you put yourself in my shoes, I can’t bear to see you being kept in the dark, Miss Anderson”
“Being kept in the dark?” Leia was stunned. She asked, “Nicolas, what do you mean?“
Nicolas looked at her and asked with a smile, “What do you think about becoming Reyna’s last student, Miss Anderson!”
“Well..” Leia paused for a moment and said truthfully, “Charlie told Miss Goodwin about my recording. Then, she felt that I had potential, so she took me in as her last student.”
As soon as she said that, Nicolas laughed. “How can there be such a simple thing in the entertainment industry! Why would Reyna, who is blinded by greed, be willing to teach someone just because of a recording?”
With that, Leia’s face turned ashen.
saving that the
there’s another reason why Miss Goodwin took me in as her last
Her eyes widened as she asked in a trembling voice, “Nicolas, are you saying
Mudent?”
“That’s right” Nicola
Nicolas nodded. “Reyna is only interested in Charlie, who is behind you, and Star Phoenix Entertainment
He continued leisurely, “At that time, she probably wanted to use you as a threat to make Charlie e and Star Phoenix give in. However, the collaboration failed, and you lost your value. Naturally, she doesn’t like you now.”
These words were like a fail blow, directly knocking Leia’s mind silly. “How how could it be?”
on that
She had always thought that she had relied on her own ability to gain Reyna’s favor, but now, Nicolas was telling her that she was just a pawn could threaten Charlie.
She thought, ‘No way. That’s impossiblet”
Nicolas gave Leia another heavy blow. “Charlie should know about this. Didn’t he remind you?”
To Leia, this sentence was like a bomb that exploded in her mind
Slar Trove and looked at Nicolas with a pale face. She asked in disbelief, “You said that Charlie knew about it? He knew that Reynia didn’t take me in because of my talent but because she wanted to use me as a pawn? How is that possible?”
“Of course, that’s possible” Nicolas saniled. “Charlie has gained such a status in the entertainment industry. Do you think he’d be simpleminded? He’s seen too many tacit deal like this”
He smiled again and said, “Sorry, I misspoke After all, Charlie is your brother. Perhaps he really couldn’t tell. Miss Anderson, please forget about what I said just now. Don’t mind me.”
But how could Lela na mind!
She wondered, I used to believe that I relied on my talent to get the job, but in the end. I’m just a pawn in the eyes of others.
Charlie knew all of this, but he still watched me put myself in trouble without telling me anything
Charlie is my brother. How could he do this to me?
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Leia had a mental breakdown.
She had always felt that although Charlie was not enthusiastic toward her, he would always side with her
However, if he really knew that Reyna treated her as a pawn and still did not do anything, she would never forgive him, ever
mater from [my.
Nicolased at Lein’s angry and embarrassed expression and clnickled. I don’t mean to sow discord. I’m just analyzing this ra
perspective. I hope it won’t cause any trouble for you, Miss Anderson.
Leia was actually extremely troubled now,
However, she could not show that she was going crazy. She forced a smile and said, “It’s okay.….”
Seeing this, Nicolas sneered and added, “Although I don’t know what Charlic is planning, since you have signed with Lighting Media, I can’t sit back and watch a good talent be buried. Miss Anderson”
at do you mean?”
Leia amanediately looked up at Nicolas and said in surprise. “Nicolas, what do y
Nicolas smiled slightly and said, “I’m the third young son of the Sawyer family, after all. Although I don’t hold any real power, it’s not difficult for me to les a company under the corporation distribute more resources to certain artists.”
Leia asked with a delighted face, “Will you really do that for me, Nicolas!”
Nicolas said, “Miss Anderson, you’ve put yourself in my shoes, so I naturally have to return the favor, don’t It Don’t worry. I’ll inform the manager of Lighting Media so that they won’t make things difficult for you.”
Nicolas’s words made Leia extremely excited.
She did not expect Nicolas to plan to fight for resources for her in Lighting Media so soon
She wondered gloatingly, As expected, he always cares about me. He’ll do anything to please me as long as I relent a little!
Thank you, Nicolas” Leia was quite excited.
She stood up and wanted to go over and hug him, but at that moment, Nicolas also stood up and smiled at Leia. “I think it’s getting late. Why don’t I ask my men to send you back to school now?”
“Huh?” Leia felt a bit disappointed. She said, “Actually, I don’t need to go back to school so early.
Nicolas smiled gentlemanly, “But you have classes this afternoon, don’t you? I can’t keep disturbing you.”
His gentlemanly smile made Leia’s heart race.
Although she really wanted po spend more time with him, Leia was still relatively reserved when she thought that the two of them had just gotten together after all
She decided inwardly. It’s okay. Anyway, Nicolas cares about me. We’ll spend a lot of time together in the future. There’s no rush
Lela said reluctantly. “Alright then, I’ll go back to school now”
luctantly.”
Nicolas said, “I’ll get my guys to send you.”
Leia happily agreed, “Okay”
Nicolas sent Leia to the car and watched her leave.
Not far away, Noelle was squatting under a big tree with earphones in her ears, feeling angry and sad.
His phone was in eavesdropping mode.
Her eyes were red, and tears were about to fall..
She had heard the conversation between Nicolas and Leia atsl thought,”
singing jobs.
is so nice to Lea. He looks out for her and even h
helps her fight for
Now, she felt sure and p
I painful.
Wah an awful mood, she felt like rusling out and beating Nicolas up-
Noetic wondered. He told me that he would only be with me from now on and would not treat other girls well. But what is Nick doing now! He’s just a bar and a jerk
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Noelle wished she could kill him now, but she couldn’t bear to actually do it
In fact, she didn’t even dare to meet him. She could only hide in the dark and watch Nick and Leia getting close to each other.
The more she thought about it, the sadder she felt, and she started crying until she cried her eyes out
as Noelle was feeling extremely sad, she suddenly heard Nicolas’s voice in her earphones.
Just as
His clear and pleasant voice slowly sounded. Elly babe, shouldn’t you come out by now?”
As soon as these words were spoken, Noelle instantly looked up.
She thought that she had been discovered and quickly looked in the direction of Nicolas. However, she saw him looking at a certain place with his back facing her. It seemed that he did not see her.
Not knowing why he would say those words, Noelle checked her phone, thinking that she had accidentally dialed Nicolas’s number.
However, her phone was still in eavesdropping mode, so she shouldn’t be able to call
Noelle was puzzled. “That’s so weird. I don’t think Nick knows that I’m here, but why did he ask me to come out!
Just as she was still confused about what was going on, Nicolas’s voice sounded again.
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Nicolas said. “Aren’t you coming out? 111 count to three. If you don’t come out, I’ll call Leia back and forte a kiss on her
Noelle became furious and almost lost her cool thinking. What did Nick just say? He’ll force a kiss on Leia? How dare he wanna kiss Leiat
Just as Noelle was so angry that she was about to go berserk, Nicolas started counting “One Two”
Noelle was mad, thinking, Is he really going to kiss Leia! For real?”
“One” As soon as Nicolas finished counting, he turned around and instructed his secretary, Bryan, “Co call Leia’s car back.”
When Bayan heard this, he hesitated, “Who?”
He wondered. Is he serious? Does Mr. Sawyer really intend to call Leia back so he can kiss her?
Also, how can he be sure that Miss Anderson is heret
What if she won’t here now? That will just be totally embarrassing for him!
Bryan was still hesitating when suddenly, with a sw
She shouted loudly, “No! Don’t call Leia back!”
a swoop, a petite figure jumped out from behind the tree trunk.
When Bryan saw the girl who suddenly appeared in front of them, his eyes widened as he thought, Holy shit! So Miss Anderson is really here”
Seeing Noelle, who was so angry that she puffed her cheeks, Nicolas put on a subtle smile. He stared at her and said in a clear voice, “You’re finally willing to show yourself now?”
At that moment, Noelle felt like a prey that had jumped into a hunter’s trap.
Her face froze, and she turned around and wanted to escape.
However, before she could turn around and take a step, Nicolas’s voice sounded again. “If you dare to run, I’ll immediately go to Leia and
The idea the Nicolas would marry Lela was a great blow to Noelle.
manry
Noelle had just been resenting Nicolas. But now, she was wondering whether she should just kill him and Leia and where she should bury them.
But in the end, she still couldn’t bring herself to kill Nicolas because she still liked him.
Just as Noelle siffled and was about to leave, Nicolas wrapped his arms around her tightly from behind and pulled her into his embrace.
I must be crazy! Noelle was stunned, thinking, I got too distracted, and it gave him the chance to get close to me. This is a huge boo
Just as Noelle struggled to push Nicolas away, sise heard his weak pleading voice. He said Elly babe, don’t go, okay?”
It was as if his words had frozen Noelle in place.
When Noelle heard Nicolas’s weak and humble tone, she felt like a part of her heart was controlled, and her entire body lost its strength.
She felt terrible, and her heart ached a little
She felt that Nicolas seemed to be very sad too.
Noelle stopped trying to run as she slowly turned around and looked at Nicolas, She saw that his sleep–act eyes were filled with her figure. He was not in high spirits, nor was he as relaxed as before
Ai dat moment, Nick gave off a very fragile vibe.
It seemed that if she ran away now, he would cry out
Narlle called Nicolas softly, “Nick_”
Sur Ich guilty and aggrieved.
“Why are you avoiding me! Hmm?
n?” Nuolas’s hands were already tightly wrapped around the girls waist, not sharing to relax for a moment.
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It wasn’t easy to catch her so he could not let her escape again.
She was wondering. How should I explain this to Nick!
Brand told me I’m not allowed to get too close to Nick.
That is an order, and I have to obey
However, I can’t tell Nick about this. Otherwise, Ell have to kill him. What à dilemma:
Noelle had never been so conflicted before.
Π
She had always followed orders. Without thinking too much about what the voice in the necklace asked her to do, she just had to do as she was told.
This was the first time she started to have doubts about the order mission and wanted to ask why, and it made her struggle internally
Noelle had a lot on her mind, not knowing what she should do.
Nicolas saw her hesitant look and guessed that she must have some tough secret that she couldn’t reveal
Previously Previously, Nicolas had thought that Noelle’s background was definitely not ordinary.
Perhaps there was a huge organization behind her.
She suddenly appeared in the Anderson family and was so eager to build a good relationship with every Anderson family member. Perhaps it was all related to that organization.
Nicolas thought that now, she suddenly tried to avoid him, which was probably instructed by the organization behind her.
Furthermore, she could not reveal anything related to the organization to outsiders.
Considering that Noelle might have her own difficulties, Nicolas did not probe further and make things difficult for her.
Actually, the moment Noelle couldn’t take the provocation and showed herself, Nicolas’s heart had already calmed down by half.
He thought, Thank goodness. I thought that something I did made Elly babe angry and made her hate me.” –
However, seeing that she was still worried about him and knowing that she still liked him, Nicolas relaxed because nothing else mattered to him.
Nicolas gently brushed the messy hair on the girl’s face and said in a negotiating tone, “Don’t run away again, okay?”
If it were in the past. Noelle would have long agreed, nodding her head repeatedly.
However, with Brandon’s words lingering in her mind, she could not nod in agreement.
Noelle bit her lip and avoilled his gaze, stammering. “I…”
Nicolas’s eyes darkened. Then, he reached out and held Noelle’s face, forcing her to look at him. He asked. “Then can I see you again! Can’t we even see each other anymore?”
When Noelle met Nicolas’s eyes, she actually saw sadness, uneasiness, and nervousness in them.
In that instant, she suddenly felt very sad, and unexpectedly, tears streamed down her face.
Noelle couldn’t help but cry, “Oh… Nick..
She looked at Nicolas and tears kept falling.
Her pitiful and aggrieved look made one’s heart soften.
Seeing that Noelle was crying, Nicolas immediately went forward, grabbed the girl, and pulled her tightly into his arms. He lowered his head and said helplessly, sighing and feeling sorry for her, “Silly, will you stop making my heart ache for you!”
Listening to Nicolas’s voice, not only did Noelle not hold back her tears, she cried even harder, “Oh… Nick.”
She buried her head in Nicolas’s chest and gripped his shirt tightly as if she could never be separated from him.
Nicolas hugged the girl and watched her cry in his am
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She looked so sad, and Nicolas’s eyes gradually turned cold as he hugged her even tighter.
He guessed that in the past few days, Noelle must have undergone something serious, which made such a cheerful girl cry and made her feel so sad and areneved.
The ruthlessness in Nicolas’s eyes gradually deepened as he thought. No matter who did this to her, I swear that I’ll make that person pay a terrible price for making my precious babe sad.
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Although she had stopped crying out, she was still sobbing
Her originally beautiful and fair face was now red fronterying
her eyes were swollen, which made her look adorable.
“Illy babe, are you feeling better now? Nicolay took out a tissue to wipe the remaining tears from the corners of Noelle’s eyes,
Because she had cried, the skin beside her eyes was especially fragile, so Nicolas was especially careful and gentle when he wiped her tears,
Noelle solily amovered. “Yeah.”
Noelle was sitting on Nicolas’s lap. She looked feeble, leaning her head against his chest.
There wi
were still tears on her eyelashes, and her eyes were slightly closed, giving off a weak feeling
Nicolas looked at Noelle’s listless and disappointed expression and did not know how to help her. Even if he asked her, she would not tell him what exactly was going on. Without knowing any information, Nicolas could not help her even if he wanted to
However, it was rare for them to meet, so he didn’t want to waste their time together.
With something on his mind, Nicolas asked, “Now that I’ve got you, it’s okay for us to meet, right?”
Judging from Noelle’s reaction, Nicolas guessed that she had been ordered not to meet him or to reduce the number of meetings.
“It’s okay” Noelle’s voice was still very nasal. She hugged Nicolas’s waist tightly with her hands and rubbed against him g “It’s not a problem to meet once.”
gently when she continued.
she was thinking. Brand ordered me not to get too close to Nick, which means that I shouldn’t get any closer to Nick or I should see Nick less
Therefore, Noelle decided to go with the first meaning.
She decided to carry out Brandon’s order by reducing the number of times she met Nicolas so that the two of them could at least meet again and lug hike now
Since they had met today, naturally, she had to stay for a while longer. Otherwise, it would be a waste of her chances to see him
It was all right once?
Upon hearing what Noelle said. Nicolas had a bad feeling and wondered, “It’s not a problem to meet once!
Sure enough, the one behind her really ordered Elly babe to see me less often, but why?
closer to me. Why would the one behind
Tim one of the best in the world in terms of wealth and power, so it wouldn’t be a loss for Elly babe to get closer t her not want to rope me in but let Elly babe stay away from me?
Nicolas did not think that an organization that could nurture Noelle would not know what the power behind him meant.
However, they will chose to let Noelle keep a distance from him, which was something Nicolas couldn’t figure out.
Nicolas originally thought that he knew a lot about people, but he realized that there were still thoughts in this world that he could not guess.
Nicolas Lissed Noelle’s foichead and asked softly, “Could you skip your class in the afternoon and stay with met
“Okay” Noelle nodded
She only wanted to spend more time with Nick now She would consider it a win even if she could stay for just a second longer
Nicolas asked. “Do you wanna go grab a bite now?”
He thought that when b
The met Lela just now, Noelle must have been squatting outside and cavesdropping without eating anything
She had always been a foodie, but unexpectedly, she shook her head Nuclle buried her head in Nicolas’s chest and rubbed it gently like a clingy katten She said gloomaly. “I don’t feel like eating anything I just want to stay with you for a while longer, Nick”
Nicolas muttered. “Elly balse
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In Nicolas’s impression, other than her last injury, Noelle was always full of energy.
But now, she looked listless, which made his heart ache
Nicolas must get her something to eat. He rolled down the car window and gave Bryan a look.
Bryan understood hus meaning and left silently.
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At that moment, Noelle suddenly spoke. She was still leaning against Nicolas’s chest as she asked. “Nick, if I hadn’t come out just now, would y really have called Leia back and kissed her
She was still brooding over this matter, which seersed to be haunting her already.
She was afraid that she wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight without getting Nicolay’s answer.
Nicolas was stunned when he heard that Then, he chuckled
“What are you laughing at When Noelle heard him laugh, she became even angrier. Her cheeks were puffed up as she said, “Just tell me yes or no
If Nicolas said yes, then she would get really mad,
But actually, she couldn’t do anything to Nicolas,
After all, she had no right or position to do that now. She could kill him for orders, so she thought that she had no right to stop Nicolas from kissing another girl, or it’d be unfair.
When Noelle thought of this, she became upset. The more she thought, the sadder she became, and she felt like crying again.
Just then, Nicolas suddenly pinched the girl’s soft fare.
“Ouch!” Noelle cried out in pain.
Then, she was hugged by Nicolas, who laughed and said, “What are you thinking about? Silly, that was just a provocation to lure you out I kiss Leia? I would never do that no matter what, okay?”
What he said made Noelle cheer up once again. “Really?”
She looked up at Nicolas above her head and confirmed with sparkling eyes, “Was it just a provocation! You’d never kiss Leia, right, Nick
Nicolas said, “It’s never gonna happen.”
Noelle continued, “So, you won’t kiss anyone else in the future, right. Nick?”
Nicolas promised, “I won’t.”
could
d kiss her, right?”
Noelle asked again, “Really? If I disappear one day or do something really had to you, even then, you won’t turn to another girl and
“I won’t” Nicolas’s an
answer was always so firm without any hesitation.
He held Noelle’s chin with his fingers and smiled gently before he lowered his head and licked her lips.
Then, Nicolas said, “Only one person can win my heart. Now that you’ve won it, there will be no room for anyone che, Elly babe Therefore, I won’t have any relationship with other women. In that case, can you feel more at case now!”
Nicolas’s words gave Noelle a lump in her throat. “Oh, Nick…”
She did not know why, but when she heard this, she felt touched and bitter.
She was clearly very happy, but she still felt quite sad.
Nicolas did not miss the tears in the girl’s eyes. “Hmm? What’s wrong?”
He could feel that his precious babe was still very upset.
However, Nicolas did not want to bring too much sorrow to the atmosphere
Therefore, he still had a smile on his face when he lowered his head and licked her lips again. He held her face and asked with a smile, “Baby, you’re sosad Would you like to do something happy with me?”
“Something happy? Noelle blinked, not fully understanding.
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“Right”
“Yeah” Alint of churn appeared in Nicolas’s deep–set eyes. He looked into Noelle’s eyes and said in an ambiguous tone. “Let’s do something you’ll
like”
The afterglow of the setting sun costed everything in the world with a layer of ambiguous orange.
The food that Nicolas had ordered Bryan to buy had long
urned cold.
At that moment, a bodyguard handed a paper bag to Bryan and said sofily. “Mr. Kingston, here are the clothes.”
Okay with that. Bryan took the paper bag and walked toward the car not far away. Then, he gently knocked on the window
Soon, the window was rolled down, and Nicolas’s handsome and perfect face was revealed.
He was only wearing a shirt at that moment. The collar was slightly open, and the buttons on the top were unbuttoned.
Beside him lay Noelle, who was in a deep sleep. She was only wearing his suit jacket, but her clothes were scattered in every corner of the car.
The exposed fair skin was irregularly covered with hickeys, indicating what had just happened.
Holding his breath. Bryan did not dare to look around at all. He lowered his head and handed the paper bag over, saying. “Mr. Sawyer, here are the clothes you’ve asked for..
“Okay” Nicolas took the paper bag and rolled up the window.
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When it was night, Noelle was sent back to the Anderson family’s place by Nicolas.
When they were about to get out of the car, Noelle’s face was red and had an abnormal blush. Her eyes were blurry, and she was swaying as if she
“Rabe, you can still walk, right?” With that, Nicolas caressed the girl’s face.
His slightly rough lingers gently caressed her delicate eyebrows, her high m
There was a smile in his eyes, and his tone was extremely gentle and charming.
mose bridge, and then her bright red lips.
Noelle’s eyes flickered as she looked up at Nicolas’s face. Then, she could not help but think of all the things that had happened in the car previously.
Although they didn’t actually have sex. Nicolas said that they had done every step that a couple would undergo. Moreover, Noelle clearly felt
dillerent from before.
Nick had just lowered his head and was still with her.
Just thinking about what Nicolas did with his head lowered made Noelle blush harder.
Her face was now as red as an apple, and she felt hot as well.
His body also became hot.
“Why is your face even redder?” Nicolas noticed the change in Noelle’s expression and smiled lightly. There was a hint of teasing in his extremely charming and sexy voice as he asked, “Baddie, what are you thinking about? Hmm?”
Looking at Nicolas’s handsome face and gentle smile. Noelle could not help but chuckle.
She suddenly leaned forward and reached out to hug Nicolas’s neck before she kissed his check gently and said sweetly, “Nick, I like you! I really do.
“Really?” Nicolas smiled and teased, “Am I your favorite person now?”
Noelle was slightly stunned and wondered, Is he my favorite?
all about him.
Previously, I felt that I liked Nick the most because I had never fallen in love with someone so much. I was all
However, Brand said that from now on, my favorite could only be him. Therefore, the one I like the most can’t be Nick then!
Sensing Noelle’s hesitation. Nicolas could not help but call out to her in a low voice, “Elly babe?”
Noelle suddenly came back to her senses.
Then, she let go of Nicolas’s neck and blinked at him. Her gaze was a lante distant as she said, “Nick, I should go home now”
With that, the immediately turned around and jumped out of the car.
When she reached the door, Noelle turned around and waved at him as usual. She smiled and said, “Goodbye. Nick!”
Nicolas also smiled and waved at the girl.
Then, he watched her walk through the door.
After Noelle’s figure completely disappeared,
What he said about being her favorite just now was just to lease Noelle
They had talked about the same topic before.
At that time, Noelle could say without hesitation that he was her favorite person.
that thuis tune. Nuelle hestated and avondled the t
Nicolas leaned lus head against the edge of the car window. His gaze turned and landed in the direction where Noelle’s figure disappeared.
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Herbought desolately, Condill in be hat Em no longer Elly balie’s favorite? So who’s her favorite now?
Noelle walked through the door of the Anderson family’s place.
Coincidentally, she lumped into Leia, who was going downstairs to get suine water.
Because Noelle came back late, their was no one che in the hall.
The two girl looked at each other, and an invisible electric spark seemed to flash in the silent space.
Tria was especially proud today
ay because Nicolas’s tender treatment
Leia thought, If the Anderson family doesn’t have a
a place fi
gave her new hope.
for me, then I might as well get a man who can shelter me, and Nicolas will be a perfect
When we met today, he was quite sollicitous. He was even willing to fight for resources for her. We’ve only met for the first time, but he already offered that In the future, I’ll get him to get me whatever I want.
In comparison, Noelle is just a nobody.
She merely took my place for a moment. I said no to Nicolas, and that’s why he’d treat Noelle well. If I relent and ap give a damn about Noelle anymore!
With this th
this thought in mind, when Leia looked at Noelle again, she naturally felt superior and proud.
agree to be with Nicolas, he won’t
She walked down the stairs and walked toward Noelle, With a smile, she said, “Noelle, why are you back so late? Where did you go again?”
Noelle didn’t like Leia anymore.
She still hated the way Leia and Nick got along, although Nick had already explained to her that his contact with Leia was to provoke her and also in incite her to sever ties with the Anderson family.
Noelle thought for a moment, “So this is probably what jealousy and possessiveness feel like.
I don’t appreciate any woman who tries to get close to Nick
Nick is mine. I want to kill anyone who approaches Nick!
Still, she knew that now was not the time to kill Leia. Therefore, Noelle simply pretended that the other party did not exist. She walked past Leia and was about to leave without the intend to even talk to her.
When Leia saw Noelle leavy so directly without even looking at her as if she didn’t exist, she immediately felt humiliated and thought. Who the bell does she think she is? I’m talking to her. How dare she ignore me?
Sering that Noelle was about to go upstairs, Leia was furious. She quickly turned around and proudly announced to Noelle. “Noelle. today. Moreover, I spent the afternoon with him.”
I saw Nicolas
Noelle norted in her hear Why would I need you to tell me that? I know where you went to, and I heard everything you said to him”
Noelle ignored Leia and continued to walk up.
Sering dan Noelle remuined indifferent, Lela was even angrier. Then, she braced herself to say even more shocking words, “I saw that you avoided Nacolas when you saw him. Are you tired of him and don’t want him anymore?”
Noelle paused in her tracks.
Then, she suddenly turned around and looked at Leia, her expression frozen.
Seeing this, Leia felt that her chances of crushing Noelle were quite high now, so she tried even harder to provoke her
hy don’t you give him back
Leia blanked and smiled smugly “Actually, I suddenly feel that Nicolas is quite nice. If you don’t want to be with hun, why tome? Nicolas was woung the from the begining. If I hadn’t rejected hun repeatedly, you wouldn’t get to be with him.”
Noelle’s Faur darkened even more.
She wamed sharply, “Leia, don’t even think about having any designs un Nick!”
Leia juorted. “What do you mean by having designs on him? That’s pot true”
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It was rare for Leia to see Noelle get agitated, so how could she let go of the opportunity to suppress her!
chance Leia crossed her arms and sneered “Nicolas should have been my fance. Previously, it was me who didn’t want him, which gave you a c snoop in. Now that I wanna get back together with hum, do you think you can take him from me? I’m afraid your don’t know that Nicolas was quite attentive to me when he saw me today”
Leia had just finished speaking prouilly when Noelle suddenly approached her before she could react
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.