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 with me a 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 .
Were you just lying to me earlier ? 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 making me happy already .
By the time they 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 with me really 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 dragging me around 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 Want me to come get you you ! No need .
I might be gone by the time you arrive .
Just head home first Ill be back soon .
Okay , drive safe Always Noelle hung up and turned to Brandon .
Can you take me home , 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 .
Ill 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 unile , 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 Ill have to clean up the mess for her ... Meanwhile , Noelle had made it to the front entrance of the 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 came out .
Hell be so shocked ! Then hell smile that super sweet smile ... Just 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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