Chapter 257 Chapter 257 Noelles mind was ringing loud and chaotic like someone had set off a bomb in her head She stared at Brandon in shock , stumbling backward , completely overwhelmed .
He kissed her.
On the lips , How could he kiss her ? She was Nicolass fiancée .
Even Nicolas hadnt kissed her on the lips yet and now Brandon had just done it without asking .
Noelle didnt fully understand the intricacies of romance or social rules , not yet .
Shed seen people kiss on the mouth as a casual greeting back when she was abroad , even between people who werent lovers .
But this felt different.
She knew it was different .
If Nicolas found out , hed be furious .
Noelle , whats wrong ? Brandon stepped forward and took her hand , stopping her from retreating further .
Her eyes turned red instantly .
She bit her lip , voice trembling like a child whod just been scolded .
Brandon ... why did you kiss me ? You er lip .
cant Youre not supposed to kiss me.
Not supposed to ? Brandon raised an eyebrow , his tone still smooth but there was a new edge to it now .
He stepped in close , tilted her chin up with his fingers , forcing her to look at him .
His smile lingered , charming on the surface , but cold and commanding beneath What exactly is it that I cant do to you , Noelle ?
he asked , his tone soft yet unmistakably threatening .
1..she faltered .
But Brandon didnt let her speak .
He pressed on , his grip firm .
Arent you mine ! I own you .
Every part of you belongs to me your body , your mind , your loyalty .
If thats true , shouldnt you accept everything I do to you ... gladly ? His emerald green eyes bore into hers , unblinking .
Noelle opened her mouth to speak , to protest ... but no sound came .
She had been raised in a lab . Conditioned from the start to obey .
Obedience was law .
Orders were everything .
Brandon had said before that he held full rights over her that she belonged to him .
And if she belonged to him , then he could do whatever he wanted with her .
Even if every fiber of her heart wanted to resist ... her training refused to let her .
Her face turned ghostly pale .
She stood frozen for a moment before finally lowering her head and whispering , Youre right ..
but ... but ... This person in front of her this friend she once adored now felt like a complete stranger .
Even terrifying .
Brandon smiled again .
Say it , Noelle .
Tell me you belong to me .
Say you submit to me .
Noelle a chest was tight .
She felt like she couldnt breathe .
Every part of her wanted to scream no , but the years of psychological conditioning pushed back , crushing her resistance .
In the end , ber defenses collapsed .
Her voice was hollow when she said , For life ? For life Say it again I submit to Brandon .
For life Brandon grinned , satisfied He wrapped his ma around her , pulling her Leaning he cradled her in his arms , chin resting gently stops Youre such a good girl , he murmured , eyes glinting with something unreadable .
Im very pleased 223 PM Cr Chapter 257 Noelle stood in his arms , utterly silent , Mission Mission .
Mission , her mind repeated over and over .
Everything is for the mission .
The mission comes first , no matter what .
Even if that meant breaking her promise to Nicolas .
Even if that meant betraying her own heart .
Her chest ached .
Like something inside had been cracked wide open .
She felt like she was suffocating .
Still numb , Noelle followed Brandon back to the front gate of the Anderson estate .
The family driver was already waiting .
As soon as she appeared , he stepped forward to open the door .
Miss Noelle , your car is ready .
Noelle nodded dully .
Then she glanced at Brandon and murmured , Brandon , Im going to see Nicolas now .
Mm , go ahead Brandon released her hand .
Noticing the faint red around her eyes , he brushed a thumb gently across the corner .
You look a bit pitiful .
If Nicolas sees you like this , wont he be worried ? What will you tell him ? Noelle flinched .
If she kept looking like this , Nicolas would definitely notice .
And when he asked what happened , what was she supposed to say ? She couldnt lie to Nicolas .
But she couldnt let him know Brandon had kissed her , either .
Get it together , she told herself .
It was just a kiss .
People kiss all the time overseas And Ive had worse like a bullet through my shoulder .
A kiss is nothing .
Right .
Dont be dramatic .
At worst , just pretend I got bitten by a dog she thought .
After psyching herself up , her mood started to lift . She took a deep breath and managed a smile .
Brandon , Ill head off now .
Brandon watched her quietly .
Just moments ago , shed been crushed- now she was cheerful again .
The only difference ? Hed mentioned Nicolas , Hed mentioned Nicolas So that man has such power over her .
Brandon narrowed his eyes slightly , but his smile remained .
Be careful , then ? I will Noelle took her suitcase from him , quickly stashed it in the trunk , and climbed into the backseat : As the driver shut the door , she leaned over to wave goodbye .
Bye , Brandon ! Bye Noelle , he replied , waving gently as he watched the car pull away .
the vehicle diuppeared down the mad , the smile on Brandons face slowly faded .
spression darkened .
I really ought to get rid of that man soon , he thought coldly .
But doing it too fast would be far too boring sudden Just as he turned to leave , a nadien prickling sensation crawled up his back Someone was watching him waterhing with intensity and intent narrowed his eyes , scanning the hormon Far in the distance , across the sprawling grounds , stood the main Anderson estate .
From this distance , most people wouldnt be able to ser clearly But Brandon wasnt most people .
2:23 PM ct ct · Chapter 257 His eyesight was eight times sharper than normal .
Even at this range , he could make out exactly who it was .
He locked eyes with the watcher but didnt react .
Instead , he let out a low chuckle and turned away , the corner of his mouth curled in derision Back in the house .
Adriel was walking down the hallway when he spotted Elsie standing completely still by a window .
Elsie ? What are you looking at ? he asked .
She turned back at the sound of his voice .
All the tension vanished from her body in an instant no more sharp gaze , no more killing intent .
Just innocent , sweet eyed Elsie .
She blinked and replied sofily .
Nothing .
I wasnt looking at anything Ó¨