Chapter 60

Chapter 60 ad a big heart .

But he didnt realize just how big Nicolas knew Elly had a Taking a deep breath , he still felt something was off .

Was she holding back her true feelings ? Elly , tell me honestly when you heard Damon say those things earlier , did it really not hurt you ? Nicolas cupped Noelles face gently , urging her to look at him .

Huh ! Noelle lifted her gaze to meet his , her deep , dark eyes blinking innocently , her expression still carefree .

Not really , she said lightly .

Damon is weaker than me anyway .

Even if he wanted to kill me , he couldnt .

And if he hired an assassin ? Well , Im the worlds top assassin .

Anyone he hires would just be walking to their own grave Thats not what I meant Nicolas sighed , feeling like her focus was completely off He carefully explained , Damon is your biological brother .

For him to threaten your life just to protect Leia doesnt that make you feel cold inside ? Nope , not really Noelle replied bluntly .

Hes always been protective of Leia .

Nothing he says surprises me The way Noelle dismissed it so casually made Nicolass heart ache .

He wrapped an arm around her , pulling her close .

Then why stay with family like that ? Do you really think its worth it ? he asked , his voice firm Do you think its not worth it ? Noelle countered I dont think so , Nicolas said resolutely .

Hm .

Noelle pursed her lips and raised her eyes to him .

What about you , Nick Your family once hired assassins to kill them , arent your you , yet youre still with Thats different Nicolas said , his tone dropping as a cold glint flashed in his eyes .

I stay involved with the Sawyer family because of unresolved business interests .

When the time is right , Ill sever all ties with them .

Oh .

Noelle nodded , mimicking his tone .

the same

the time is

family too But her words

cozy up to them and then take over all their family assets ? No way I dont

want money , I can earn it myself

before nestling against his chest , her

necklace around her neck , the metal cool against her skin as thoughts swirled in

to return to the Anderson family wasnt her own it had been dictated by the voice that came from her necklace

was clear build a good relationship

the purpose ? she

, Questions of right or wrong , or the missions Deep in her instincts ultimate

treated her now , it

a task

, the Anderson familys affairs would

innocent and straightforward , but the secrets she carried ran deep , He could sense there was more to her return to the Anderson family ,

asked , she always deflected , brushing it

, yet her true purpose bere remained untouchable clearly a guarded If she wasnt willing to share ,

it was enough to know she wasnt hurt by the Anderson familys

mission accomplished , Nicolas lightened his time and said , Elly , didnt you say you wanted barbecue ?

barbecue , Noelles attention immediately shifted , her face lighting up

, are we going now ?

her excitement palpable .

Noelle

expression , Nicolas felt his

her soft

could I ever say no to you ! Noelles joy bubbled over as she

she said sincerely , Nick , 1 like you the most , the most , the most ! After their barbecue , Nicolas took Noelle

when B Bryan handed Nicolas a

Mr.

items you requested Thank you Nicolas took the

Its late .

and get some rest Yes ,

Bryan left .

just in time to see

in one swift motion , handing her the

thats enough exploring

you to

Noelles eyes

head and looked up at Nicolas with a hopeful gleam

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