Chapter 287 Chapter 287 Brandons threat stunned Noelle .
She hadnt even had time to react before a dark blur shot toward her , a strike coming fast and deadly.
Already weakened from the mental assault and her injuries .
Noelles reflexes lagged she couldnt block in time Just one hit from Brandon , and it felt like her arm had shattered .
Pain surged through her bones as she staggered back , barely managing to stifle a groan .
Her arm hung limp , the whole side of her body numb with agony .
Noelle ! Nicolass voice rang with panic .
He turned to Brandon , eyes blazing .
Have you completely lost it ? Youre going to kill her now ! Until this moment , Nicolas had assumed that everything Brandon had done was , in some twisted way , for Noelle .
For her attention .
Out of jealousy .
Possessiveness .
But now , even that warped justification was crumbling .
Is Noelle so dispensable to him ? Just because she refused to obey him ? The situation had spiraled far beyond what Nicolas imagined Brandon just chuckled .
He turned and glanced at Nicolas , a cruel smirk on his lips .
Why would I keep something I cant control ? Since shes decided to die with you , Ill grant her wish .
Romantic , isnt it ? You two can perish together .
Then , without another word , he lunged at Noelle again .
They were both SS ranked transformers , full spectrum experimental subjects at the highest level .
But with his natural advantage in strength and zero hesitation , Brandon quickly gained the upper hand .
In just a few brutal exchanges , he had Noelle by the throat , slammed against a tree .
Noelle ! Nicolas , no longer caring about Damons wound , started to rise to help but Noelle stopped him .
Dont come over here ! she gasped , choking out the words .
Her eyes met his , firm despite the pain .
Save Damon Even now , she was still thinking about someone else .
Nicolas hesitated , then dropped back down to press against Damons wound again .
He looked up at Brandon .
If you kill her , youre not walking out of this alive .
Brandon laughed , amused by the warning . You clearly dont understand how strong a transformer really is To prove his point , he caqually released Noelle and turned to the massive tree beside them .
With one swift motion , he leapt up and delivered a powerful kick- Nicolass face turned pale .
That strength ... is inhuman .
Even Noelle , kneeling weakly on the ground , was stunned .
Shed known Brandon was strong like her , hed passed every trial the lab threw at them but this level of power ... she couldnt match it .
Brandon turned back to Nicolas and waved mockingly .
Come on , shoot me .
Nicolass eyes narrowed .
Youre hesitating ? Brandon teased .
Im literally offering myself on a silver platter .
Nicolas grit his teeth , then pulled the trigger .
The bullet flew straight at Brandons forehead .
And vanished .
No Brandon had caught it He slowly opened his palm , the bullet resting in the center of his hand .
Youve got to be kidding .
Nicolas muttered .
It wasnt just fast reflexes .
To catch a bullet in midair and stop its momentum ... that was strength beyond comprehension .
It was unnatural Terrifying 2.26 PM c c Chapter 287 Still think your little security squad outside can do anything to me ? Brandon asked , eyes gleaming Nicolas sighed , shaking his head .
You win .
Ill admit it what you are , Brandon ... isnt human .
He turned to Noelle with a bitter smile .
Looks like we really wont make it out of this one .
Tears welled in Noelles eyes .
Im sorry , Nicolas ... if I hadnt fallen for you , you wouldnt be in this mess If only she had stayed away .
Hed just avenged his family .
He had a bright future ahead .
And now because of her ... But Nicolas shook his head .
Meeting you , Noelle , was the best thing that ever happened to me .
But ... youre going to die .
He smiled .
Everyone dies eventually .
I just got lucky enough to meet you first .
Noelle Dont cry now .
Dont give that bastard the satisfaction .
If were going to die , we die with dignity Dont Noelle sniffled hard , trying to force the tears back down .
Right .
Dont let Brandon see you fall apart .
She lifted her gaze , staring straight at Brandon with defiance .
Do it then .
Kill me Brandon stared at her , eyes unreadable but strangely soft .
You really are obsessed with this man .
Is it an illness , Noelle Youre the one whos sick ! she snapped .
He didnt get angry .
In fact , he laughed .
This version of Noelle ... was broken .
But that was fine .
He already had her memories .
Soon , he would recreate a cleaner , more obedient Noelle one who belonged to him alone Brandon raised his gun , aimed it at her heart , and said softly , Goodnight , Noelle .
When you wake up again , youll be mine .
Entirely mine .
Hut before he could pull the trigger- Stop ! The shout came fast and loud .
Brandon turned his head .
Bennett came running toward them , out of breath , with Stanley trailing behind , furious .
Are you insane ? Why did you run out here ?! Stanley stopped short at the chaotic scene Damon on the ground , bleeding .
Nicolas hunched over him .
Noelle bruised and battered .
Brandon holding a gun to her chest . His heart dropped .
Back at the villa , Stanley had blocked the rest of the Anderson family from running out .
But after hearing the gunshot , Bennett had refused to wait .
He said he had a way to end it Stanley had believed him .
Now he was regretting it Brandon looked up , his smile darkening Well , well .
If it isnt Bennett .
Here to die with them ? Bennett glanced at his injured sister , then turned to Brandon .
He smiled but it was cold .
So , youre really going to kill Noelle ? Brandon shrugged .
You can see it for yourself But Bennetts smile widened Let me guess youve already finished copying Noelles memories , right ?
So now , with a clean clone body .
you can just upload those memories into a new version of her .
Then shell be reborn .
Brandons smile twitched 2/3 Chapter 287 Bennett had hit the mark I have to say , Brandon replied , youre quicker than I thought .
Bennett chuckled .
Well , I am the smartest one in the Anderson family .
Ever since you pushed so hard for that memory extraction .
I had a feeling .
You already suspected this version of Noelle would rebel Brandon didnt respond , but the rising tension in his eyes made his intent clear he wanted Bennett dead But Bennett didnt flinch .
He looked Brandon in the eye and said , Its a shame , really .
The memory chip you received ? Its incomplete And more importantly , all the memories of you have been erased .
Brandons face froze .
Bennett leaned forward slightly , voice calm but cutting .
So when you upload that memory into your perfect little clone , you wont get this Noelle .
Youll get a stranger .
A Noelle who doesnt remember you .
Doesnt love you .
Doesnt know you .
You wanted her back ? Bennett smiled .
Well , guess what shes already gone .
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