Chapter 123 Chapter 123 Hearing Noelles weak , pitiful voice , Nicolas felt like felt like his che chest was being crushed .
He took a slow breath , forcing himself to stay calm .
His voice was soft , stearly , anything to keep her from breaking down .
Baby , dont cry .
Tell me what happened .
Where does it hurt ? Hearing Nicks voice only made Noelle feel worse , Her body was completely drained , aching all over .
She could barely move .
Lying there , she pouted and murmured .
I ran into some hitmen ... my shoulder cot hurt and now it really , really hurts .
Nick , it hurts so bad .
Himen ? Nicolas entire body went rigid .
His tone darkened .
Elly babe , where are you ? Are you safe ? Tm home , Noelle snitted Tm safe .
it just hurts a lot .
Her voice was so soft , so fragile , like a small wounded animal .
It made his stomach twist Nicolas didnt hesitate .
Baby , Im coming over right now Yes, please .
Noelle whispered , her voice shaking .
Nick , hurry ....
Twill Stay put He ended the call .
Not wasting another second , he strode out of his office .
Right then , Bryan walked in and almost bumped into him .
He blinked in surprise .
Mr.
Sawyer , where are you- Cria a car ready for the Anderson familys house .
And bring some proper gifts , Nicolas ordered , not even looking back .
Bryan hesitated , looking anxious .
Sir , you cant leave now ! The chairman of the Atoraka Nowedon Economic Association is about to arrive . You dont have time to go anywhere .
Nicolas didnt slow down .
Then push the meeting back .
Bryans face turned pale .
Lowering his voice , he tried again .
But , sir , the chairman has a terrible temper .
If we reschedule last minute , this deal At that .
Nicolas suddenly stopped .
Bryan barely managed to avoid crashing into him .
Slowly , Nicolas turned , his lips curling into a cold smirk .
Bryan , have you forgotten ? Were the ones calling the shots here .
No matter how bad his temper is , hell have to suck it up when he sees me .
Bryan could tell right away , Nicolas was actually angry this time .
And that surprised him .
He had worked for the man for years , and if there was one thing he knew , it was that Nicolas never let his emotions show .
No matter the situation , he was always calm , unreadable .
But now , it was obvious something had happened with Noelle .
Without hesitation .
Bryan lowered his head .
Tim sorry , Mr.
Sawyer .
I shouldnt have said that .
Nicolas shot him a cold glance before turning away .
Just get it done .
Now .
Understood .
Bryan didnt waste another second inner time rolled around , but Noelle still hadnt come downstairs .
Kimberly glanced toward the staircase .
Is it just me , or has Noelle been asleep way too long ! She usually naps for an hour or two , but shes been out all afternoon .
Eli immediately stood up .
Till go wake her He had barely taken two steps before Damon blocked his way .
Eli frowned .
What the hell , Damon ! Damon crossed his arms , his expression cold .
Shes sick .
Just let her rest Eli scoffed .
And she doesnt need to eat just because shes sick ? If anything , she needs food even more right now He tried to siẹp around him , but Damon inoved again , blocking him .
Elis patience snapped .
Are you looking for a fight ! Chapter 123 Damons clenched Eh top making a fum .
fus !! 1 stared at him like he had lost his mind .
Im literally just trying to get her to eart What is wrong with you ? His eyes narrowed .
And since when are you this close to Noelle ! Damon didnt answer .
He just stood his ground , unmoving .
Damon , move Dumon didnt finch .
Or what El huffed .
Get out of my wi Not happening By now , the rest of the Anderson family was watching .
It was dear Damon was being unusually dit .
Vincent frowned , looking at him , Damon , whats with you today ? Exactly , Kimberly said , frowning , Damon , Eli just wants to call Noelle for dinner .
Why are you stopping him ? Charlie didnt say anything , but his eyes stayed on Damon , like he was trying to figure something out Leus on the other hand , looked furious .
Her eyes were red , her face full of resentment She couldnt understand .
Damon used to hate Noelle .
Now , all of a sudden , he was acting like he cared It didnt make sense .
He had always been on her side , always the one who cared .
Something must have happened between him and Noelle while they were out .
Something that made him change .
No matter how she looked at it , there was only one explanation , Noelle had somehow bewitched him.
Damon , meanwhile , kept his mouth shut .
Noelle didnt want anyone knowing what had happened earlier , so he had to keep it a secret . But his silence only made things more suspicious .
The tension in the room was thick when a servant suddenly nabed Sawyer is here .
Vincent raised a brow .
Nicolas Sawyer ? What is he doing here at this hour ? Eli scoffed , already annoyed .
Tell him to get lost ! We dont need him here .
Vincent shot him a warning look Els , watch your mouth .
Hes Noelles fiancé You cant treat your future brother in law like tha The moment he heard fance .
Eli lost it .
Fiance Dad , are you serious ? He stepped forward , his voice rising .
Nicolas is nothing but a spoiled , useless playboy ! And you want Noelle Inarry him ! Hes just another rich kid who spent his days partying and doing nothing .
How is that ghy supposed to be worthy of herr Vincents expression hardened He couldnt deny that Eli had a point .
This whole engagement had never felt right Noelle was smart , responsible , and independent .
Meanwhile , Nicolas , despite being the so called heir of the Sawyer Family , held no real power .
He wasted las time fooling around and playing rich boy .
To be honest , Vincent wasnt sure if Nicolas was good enough for Noelle rither .
Even though Vincent wasnt happy about it , he wasnt as hot beaded as Eli .
Idor , he mattered , his sone low but firm .
Hes a guru .
You dont just kick out a guest .
And in case you forgot , the Anderson family and the Sawyer family go way back Even if you cant stand him , at least daow some basic respect .
I wont have people thinking our family has no clau Eli let out a short laugh .
Of course .
His father cared more about appearances than anything else .
He wondered if there was anyone in the world who could make him set that aside .
Vincent told the servants to let Nicolas in , and soon , footsteps echoed fream the entryway Chapter 123 about their families being close , they had barely interacted with Nicolas .
Everything they knew about him came from their minds , he was nothing but a spoiled , sleary playboy , slicked back hair , flushed cheeks , and the lingering smell of alcohol .
Sawyer , please come in the servant announced Everyone named toward the door , expecting a mess .
Instead , a sharply dressed man in a tailored suit and polished leather shoes stepped inside .
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