Chapter 283

Chapter 283 Upstairs , Adriel was still holding Elsie in his arms , trying to soothe her .

Elsie , whats wrong ? What are you s so afraid of Elsie clung tightly to him , refusing to let go .

No matter how he asked , she just shook her head again and again , holding onto his arm like her life depended on it .

In a pleading voice , she whispered , Dont … dont go out The man Noelle had brought home he was dangerous , Elsie didnt know what exactly was going to happen , but something inside her screamed that if Adriel went out there , he would get hurt .

And she couldnt let that happen .

Elsie ? Please dont go , she murmured again , trembling Meanwhile , Noelle was searching all over the villa for Nicolas but found Stanley instead .

Stanley! she greeted him with a smile .

Sorry Ive been so busy I kind of left you hanging .

Oh right , where are Harley and Tina ? Feigning calm like nothing was wrong , Stanley replied , I sent them home already .

Already ? Noelle blinked .

Why didnt they say goodbye ? You were swamped .

We didnt want to bother you You still couldve said something .

Noelle pouted , clearly unhappy with how casually theyd left .

Stanley ignored her your distance from .

After glancing around to make sure Brandon wasnt nearby , he suddenly said , You should keep Keep my distance ? Why ? Noelle frowned .

Even though shed sensed Brandon had changed , she still saw him as a friend someone whod once brought light into her dark childhood .

But Stanleys expression was dead serious , and that set off alarms in her mind .

Its complicated , Stanley muttered , raking a hand through his hair .

Just trust me on this one .

Okay , Noelle said uncertainly , sensing he wasnt going to explain mor Then she asked , Do you know where Nicolas is ? Oh , hes with the military- Stanley began , then stopped himself abruptly .

But it was too late The military ? Noelles entire body tensed .

She grabbed Stanley by the collar .

Why ? Why is he contacting the military ? Stanley tried to deflect , but Noelle wasnt Jetting him off the hook .

She shook him hard .

Answer me , Stanley ! What is Nicolas doing with the military ! Panicked , Stanley looked around and hissed , Keep your voice down ! Do you want to cause a panic ? Then tell me the truth , she demanded .

What are you all hiding from me ? Seeing that the wouldnt drop it , Stanley finally gave in Look , its because- But just as he was about to spill the truth , a familiar voice cut in from behind . Stanley froze He turned slowly .

there , smiling faintly , eyes

instinctively took a step

came out low , her face

didnt know what exactly was coming , but her instincts told her something was very wrong 226 РМ Chapter 283 Brandons smile

, Noelle Stanley immediately stepped in

Brandons gaze slid to him , mocking

Nicolass lapdog Stanley didnt even

couldve left with Harley and Tina carler but after overhearing Brandons ominous exchange

Brandons cold , commanding eyes , then at Stanleys clearly terrified

of hesitation

forward and said .

Its okay .

Stanley .

Ill go .

to stop her again , gripping

Dont .

Noelle gently shook her head

had truly decided to do something , staying away wouldnt change

as well face him head on and figure out what

followed Brandon out of the villa

figure out a way to evacuate the Anderson family if things went south Outside , Noelle and Brandon walked to

, she

, what are you trying to do ? She had too

so busy all day ? Why was Stanley so tense ! But Brandon didnt

, he turned the

you like the Andersons ! Yes , Noelle replied without hesitation

before why bring it up again ? What

, she

Tina ! Stanley ! I like

Brandon chuckled Amazing .

family , a lover , and friends But his smile was

warmth

of chill that crawled up your spine and sank into

, what are you trying to say ? Noelle asked , 1 , unease growing g in

a small ,

No ….

the right

do you mean ? Its not about what Im going to

what youre going

Noelles heart skipped a beat

to run surged through

she could move

his hands

flinched , instinctively trying to pull away but he firmly turned her around Just

his phone , seemingly deep in a call

to her enhanced

out the conversation

,

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