Chapter 264 Chapter 264 Noelle thought shed just have a quick meal with Brandon and then go see Nicolas.
But after accompanying Brandon around all day, the sky was already turning dark.
And yet theyd only left Bennetts lab at 10.30 that morning.
Brandon, are you done eating yet? Noelle asked anxiously, watching him slowly sip his soup across the table. Brandon set his spoon down with graceful ease and smiled at her.
Not yet.
You finished? Noelle nodded quickly.
Brandon chuckled.
In such a rush to see Nicolas ? Again, Noelle nodded emphatically then, realizing how that might sound, she shot Brandon a guilty glance and slowly shook her head.
That only made Brandon laugh aloud.
With a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips, he rested his chin on his hand and looked at her with amusement . Noelle, youre so much fun.
I really enjoy being with you If you like it, Ill hang out with you more, Noelle promised earnestly.
Really, she nodded, widening her eyes in an exaggerated show of sincerity.
Brandons smile deepened.
In that case, stay witha litle longer.
Noelle froze.
It was already past 9 PM.
She hadnt contacted Nicolas all day and didnt even dare text him while she was with Brandon.
Whats wrong? Brandons voice dropped a little, eyes narrowing.
You seem hesitant.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWere you just lying toearlier? No, I wasnt, Brandon ... Noelle shrank back a little under his gaze, her voice going small as she tried to explain. Good Brandons expression relaxed, and he smiled again.
Then lets head to the beach.
I heard the night view here is lovely.
The beach? In winter? Noelle muttered under her breath.
Brandon narrowed his eye I mean lets go, lets go ! she quickly corrected herself.
Glad to hear youre excited, Brandon said with a soft laugh.
Youre makinghappy already.
By the tthey reached the shore, the wind was howling.
Brandon opened his arms, letting the sea breeze hit him head on.
Ah, this feels amazing, he said, eyes closed in satisfaction.
Noelles face had gone ghostly pale from the cold.
She stared at him silently.
Feels amazing? His skin receptors must be broken or something Brandon turned to glance at her.
Why so quiet, Noelle ? Under the stark streetlight, his flawless face looked almost otherworldly like a vampire noble wrapped in his dark overcoat, mysterious, elegant, and just a little dangerous.
Noelle had her hands shoved deep in her coat pockets, chin buried in her scarf, and mumbled, I just..
dont have anything to say right Brandons smule faded slightly.
He stepped closer, eyes narrowing.
Is being withreally that boring? Honestly A little, Noelle thought Something about Brandon had changed.
Even though he still acted nice, she felt stifled around him now like the couldnt fully relax.
With Nicolas, she could be her chaotic, goofy self Hut with Brandon, she felt like she was constantly walking on eggshells.
2:24 PM c d Chapter 261 Still, there was no way s she could actually say that.
She blinked up at him and replied half heartedly.
Its... not too bad.
Brandon laughed softly, catching the insincerity in her voice.
So eager to run back to Nicolas, huh? Noelle pressed her lips together, not daring to confirm it but she didnt deny it either.
Brandon finally let out a long sigh.
Alright, go.
I dont want to be the bad guy here.
No need to make it seem like Im forcing you.
Noelles eyes widened slightly! Youve been draggingaround all day how is that not forcing me? Clearly.
Brandon still didnt quite get social cues.
Ill drop you off.
Where is Nicolas now ? he asked casually.
Ill check.
Noelle quickly pulled out her phone and called Nicolas .
He picked up almost instantly.
Baby, done for the day? he asked, voice gentle and low, like warm sunlight made just for her.
Yeah! Nicolas, where are you right now? Still at the hotel just wrapping up a dinner meeting Wantto cget you you! No need.
I might be gone by the tyou arrive.
Just head hfirst Ill be back soon.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOkay, drive safe Always Noelle hung up and turned to Brandon.
Can you takehome, then? Brandon glanced at his own phone, then smiled.
Hes at the Sightsee Hotel, right? Thats only ten minutes from here.
Want to go see him instead! Only Yep. y ten minutes? Noelle blinked.
Then lets go now ! she laid, but paused again, sneaking a glance at Brandon.
She really didnt want him and Nicolas to run into each other.
Brandon seemned to catch on.
Dont worry.
III drop you off and go Ive got things to do anyway! Okay! Noelle beamed, finally relaxing.
As long as Brandon doesnt meet Nicolas, hes still good old Brandon .
Brandon chuckled at her obvious relief, reached out to ruffle her hair, and said fondly, Alright, lets go .
When they reached the hotel parking lot, Noelle jumped out of the car and waved at Brandon.
Im going to find Nicolas now! Go ahead Brandon said with a unilem a watching her walk away Once she was out of sight, his eyes sharpened He scanned the area slowly, his emerald gaze gleaming with deadly intent.
That little dummy didnt even realize someone had been following her this whole time.
Guess III have to clean up the mess for her... Meanwhile, Noelle had m made it to the front entrance of the hotel2:24 hotel 2:24 PM ct c Chapter 264 She didnt call Nicolas to tell him shed arrived. Instead, she snuck behind one of the stone columns near the door, preparing to surprise him when he cout
Hell be so shocked! Then hell smile that super sweet smile. Just m picturing it made her giggle as she covered her mouth to hold it in. She opened his location tracking and watched the little dot start moving.
He was on the way out! Noelle tensed with excitement, ready to leap out and throw her arms around him the moment he stepped outside.
The door opened.
A group of people began walking out.
Noelle sprang out from behind the column but froze when she saw Nicolas .
Because beside him ... was a young, beautiful woman .
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