Chapter 46

Chapter 46 As soon as that voice emerged , Elis stomach churned with unease .

His grip on the phone tightened , his tone dropping into something sharp and demanding Noelle , who was that speaking just now ? Uh the driver , Noelle answered honestly , her voice tinged with her usual breeziness .

The driver ? Elis frown deepened No ordinary driver would address her as Miss Anderson A troubling thought passed through his mind , and his voice dropped another octave .

Whose driver ? Dont tell me it a Nicolays It is Noelle chirped , completely oblivious to the storm brewing on the other end .

Nick sent him to pick me up Elis patience snapped .

Nocllet Anticipating his outburst .

Noelle quickly pulled the phone away , holding it at arms length to shield her ears She sighed inwardly .

Sure enough , the mere mention of Nick was enough to set Eli off like fireworks on New Years Eve .

But she didnt feel the need to hide anything why should she ? She hadnt done anything wrong .

You stay right there at the school gate .

Eli barked , trying to rein in his frustration .

Im coming to get you ! But then he realized Noelle really had a way of making his blood boil with a single sentence .

To avoid another fight , Eli could only suppress his anger , planning to lecture Noelle properly when he saw her .

Uh … Noelle hesitated , glancing out the car window , But Im already in the car , and were pretty far from school now .

What ? Elis voice escalated to a near shout .

Youre telling me you were getting in the car this whole time ! Eli , I think you have a bit of a temper ! Are you u angry ? Ill bring you back some honey later to cool you down .

Who needs you to cool me down ? with anger .

Get out of the car right now ! he ordered .

Elis head was pounding wi Noelle uid .

What ? Eli shouted , Get our of the cir Noelle said , Hello Eli , what did you say ? I cant hear you ! You heard me .

Get out Oh no , di , I think the signats bad .

What did you say ? Noelle , Eli growled , his frustration bubbling over .

Dont play dumb with me : Hello ? Hi ! Youre breaking up why hy arent you saying anything ? Okay , if youre not talking .

Im hanging up Byer And with a decisive click , the call endel Lat his platane in disbelief , his jaw tightening .

Noeller car had pulled into the underground parking lot , Petty nuustes later , Bryan escorted Noelle to the entrance of a sleek , lowering skyscraper .

The car hudp and now far farid the elevator door open for her , gesturing politely .

This way , Miss Anderson , Bryan Lid with a professional smile .

Chapter 46 Noelle followed him without hesitation

exclusive elevator

sound of

youre running things ! Im perfectly content being a well dressed

into more work

finger to his lips , signaling Noelle to be quiet Noelle nodded , wide eyed , and pressed her lips

Inside .

leather chait ,

toyed with a sleek silver pen , spinning it between has knuckles with practiced case

kind of careless allure that was frankly , devastatingly As his

for her to come closer Noelle didnt

across the room , moving with the lightness of

she was standing right

a

wrist and gave a a gentle i

, the move might have been a

But not Noelle .

curled her arms around his neck , settling into his embrace as if it were the most natural

the voice on the

Nicolas .

assigned a position in the Sawyer Groups core management , but

yourself there , and Ill talk to Father

was conciliatory , almost

smile sharp and laced with cold amusement

rather avoid the headache of actual work

Sawyer Groups shares , dont I Thats

the heavy lifting Ell just sit back and enjoy my

, the voice on the other end belonging to Nicolass brother , Marshall let out a

you ? Living off your shares while the rest of us break our backs

workaholic Father adores

Meanwhile .

rewards of your hard

to miss , and Marshall fell silent for several long moments before speaking again , his tone noticeably

Fine .

Suit yourself .

been spending time with the Anderson familys

to incet the family Shes sly Nicolas lied smoothly ,

some other

ulted her head , her

wanted to protest since when was she shy but before she

of her head , effectively silencing her by tucking her back against his chest

his cologne clean and crisp , with a subtle

twitched as she inhaled

a blissful sigh , taking

phone ,

, talk to

eventually if shes going to join the family

goodleyes , and Nicolas ended the call with a flick of his

noting

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