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 .

Im the same

time is right

family too But

plant Are you going to cozy up to them and then take over

can earn it myself

against Nicolass large hand before nestling

silver necklace around her neck , the metal cool against her

Anderson family wasnt her own it had been dictated by

build a good relationship

why ? What was the

directives given by the voice tied to Nicolas , Questions of right

no matter how the Anderson family treated her

just a task

done , the Anderson familys affairs

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

always deflected , brushing it off

her true purpose bere remained

now , it was enough to know she wasnt hurt by the Anderson

his time and said , Elly , didnt you say you wanted barbecue

, Noelles attention immediately shifted ,

are we going now ?

her excitement palpable .

Noelle said

radiant expression , Nicolas felt his heart

on her soft cheek , his voice brimming with indulgence

! Noelles joy bubbled over as she threw

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

was nearly 2:30 am when B

Mr.

are the items you requested Thank you Nicolas took the bag and nodded

Its late .

hotel nearby and get some

Bryan left .

see

swift motion , handing her the bag

, thats enough exploring for today

get you

, Noelles eyes lit up

up at Nicolas with a

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