Chapter 156 Chapter 156 Eh never saw that coming .
He thought .
Noelle calling me out like this ? His face instantly turned bright red .
Fuming with a mix of anger and embarrassment , he grabbed a handful of her hair and snapped .
Damn ! Im trying to protect you , embarrass me like this and you And whats with bringing up what I said two months ago ? What does that even have to do with me now ! Dont bring it up again , got it ? No more , I promise ! Noelle quickly yanked her head away from Elis grip , saving her poor huir , and then flashed him a cheeky grin .
Eli , youre the best ! From now on .
Ill count on you to protect me at school .
No big deal Eli puffed out his chest and looked up arrogantly , trying to play it cool .
Even though , honestly , with her skills , Noelle could probably take care of herself at school without needing him to play bodyguard .
Still .
Eli thought , as the older brother , he couldnt drop the act .
He had to maintain that older brothers image , so he reluctantly played along with Noelles praise .
After their exchange , the two said goodnight and went to their rooms .
Once inside her room , Noelle Hopped onto her big bed , all hers for the first time .
She placed her hands over unexpected calm settle over her .
No anxiety .
No frustration .
For the first time .
Noelle realized having a family , a home it wasnt so bad after all .
her chest and smiled softly , feeling an On a giant monitor , the curve representing familial bonds started to show some fluctuation .
The technician immediately reported this to the labs control room In the sterile office , a group of scientists in white lab coats huddled around a table .
One of them spoke up , The fluctuations are still minor , but its clear that Noelles emotional connection to family is starting to form . It seems external factors are playing a bigger role than we thought .
They all knew that Lela , a woman whod been in Noelles life recently , was the one behind these emotional shifts .
Should we report this to Mr.
Jones ? another scientist asked .
At thus , the assistant manager froze for a moment , his expression suddenly wary .
Slowly , he shook his head .
Youd better hold off on that .
Dont go to Mr Jones yet .
Whats going on ? The others looked confused .
The assistant managers face went pale as if he had just remembered something unsettling .
In truth , every move the test subject nude was being closely monitored by the lab .
Especially special cases like Noelle .
In other words , they already knew everything that had happened between Noelle and Nicolas that day .
At first , they thought it was a good thing .
The deeper her emotional bonds grew , the more accurate the data theyd collect .
But Brandon didnt seem to feel the same .
When he found out Noelle had once again been in contact with Nicolas and even engaged in physical contact the air around him seemned to crackle with an unsettling energy .
It made the assistant manager shiver with uncase .
Soon after , Brandon had gone to the force testing room .
This room was used to test the explosive power of the experiment subjects , and it also doubled as a high end boxing gym .
Just then , a lab technician knocked lightly on the door and entered .
Director , Mr.
Jones wants to see you in his office .
The assistant managers face went stift , and his voice tightened with nerves .
Has Mr.
Jones left the testing room !? Hows he feeling ** 252PM d Chapter 156 Seems fine ? The quitant manager leathed a sigh of relief .
hat then the technician added , his voice dropping to a mysterious whisper , You might want to take a look at the testing room .
The lab staff exchanged uneasy glances before hurrying to the testing room When they got there , they saw that the force testing equipment had started to smoke and was damaged .
The readout on the device was frozen at What what does this number meant The avvistant manager stared at the reading in shock .
It was the final punch Mr.
Jones threw , the technigian whispered .
The labs staff gasped , their faces draining of color .
The number 3:28 might not sound like much on its own , but the highest recorded reading from any other experiment subject had been 2387- enough force to knock out an elephant with a single punch .
But Brandons result ? It was more than double that .
The sheer power he possessed was enough to make anyone freeze with fear .
11 he wanted .
Brandon could wipe out the entire labs in an instant .
No one would stand a chance .
Istay the you should go to Mr.
Joness office right away , the young technician urged .
The assistant manager was drenched in cold sweat , casting a glance at the techuician , unsure whether the person was doing this on purpose- showing him such a terrifying sight Brandon was a monster ! No matter how unwilling the assistant manager was , he eventually mustered up the courage to appear in Brandons office .
Standing nervously in front of Brandon , he forced a smile on his chubby , pale face , trying to sound casual as he asked , Uh , Mr.
Jones , did you call for me ? Is there something you need ? Brandon seemed to have just showered His hair was still damp , and his white shin was slightly open at the collar , revealing his sharp , delicate collarbones .
The air around in was laid back and lazy , giving off a relaxed vibe .
After releasing his frustration in the testing room earlier , Brandon felt much calmer .
Seeing the assistant manager shaking like a leaf in front of him , Brandon couldnt help but chuckle . With a slight smirk , he said , Tim not the devil Why are you so scared of met The assistant manager immediately fell silent .
After seeing the damaged equipment in the force testing room and the final reading displayed , he couldnt help but think that this handsome man in front of him was even more terrifying than a devil , say that out loud .
Saying it might just cost him his life ! Hut he couldnt say so , the assistant manager continued to force a smile , sheepishly saying , No , no , its nothing .
Ive just caught a cold , so my bodys trembling a bit Please dont take it the wrong way , Mr.
Jones , Is that so ? Brandon smiled his voice filled with concern .
If youre sick , take some medicine .
As your superior , I dont want to see my subordinates working while unwell Yes , yes .
Ill take the ine dicine right away , the assistant manager responded hurriedly .
Then , he asked .
So , Mr.
Jones , did you call me for something â P Brandon raised an eyebrow and replied , I heard Noelles emotional connection to family is starting to form .
Is that true ! ger hadnt expected Brandon to already know about this He quickly continued .
We discovered that this exquutional bond is related to a s woman named Lela .
Shes the one who acted as the catalyst , wiggering the formation of Noelles burl Brandon listened , then spoke lazily , That woman , Lela , is useful .
However , sise probably wont matter much in the future .
The assistant mariager was taken aback .
Brandons lips curved into a smile , though there was no warmth in his eyes Chapter 156 Since Brandon had taken over everything related to Noelle , he had naturally investigated the people around her Nicolas was a key target who tended to act on his own and seemed to be plotting to get rid of Leis And Leia, in turn , was a fool She was no match for Nicolas , and it wouldnt be long before the lost all tall influence within the Anderson family .
To ensure that Noelle continued to form emotional bonds with the Anderson family , a stronger catalyst would be needed .
At that moment , Brandon pulled a file out from a folder and placed it on the desk , smiling at the assistant manager .
From now on , make sure to focus on this person as well .
If necessary , take proactive measures This sperson ? The assistani nuimager was assistant Image was confused .
He stepped closer , took the tile , and saw a photo attached to it .
The person in the photo was none other than Bennett , the second son of the Anderson family AD