Chapter 236 Chapter 236 For the first time, the ever innocent and wide eyed Elsie wore an expression of hesitation.
She held on to Noelles sleeve, her gaze filled with something far deeper than her usual dazed curiosity uncertainty, conflict, and a strange intensity that refused to fade, Whats wrong.
Elsie Noelle asked, puzzled.
Ekie opened her mouth and tried to say something.
But the words that cout were incomprehensible.
Noelle frowned, scratching her head.
Elsie .
I cant understand what youre saying She turned to Adriel for help, but he shook his head slightly.
Truth be told, most of of the the was just guessing at what Elie meant from context Her usual ya ya babble wasnt exactly translatable.
Elsie ! Adriel knelt a little, trying to meet her gaze.
What is i Elvie opened her mouth again, trying harder this time, but her words still cout warped, like her brain was tripping over its own wiring.
From the drivers seat ca voice.
Mr.
Anderson, this frit a good place to stop.
Should we go? Elsie, well talk later Noelle said gently, prying Elsies small hands from her sleeve.
I need to go meet my friend right now.
Ill cback to you later, okay? And with that, she darted away down the sidewalk, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Elsie instinctively reached out as if to chase her, but Noelle was already gone.
Adriel watched her.
Did you ant to go with her? Elsie shook her head.
It wasnt that she wanted to follow Noelle it was that voice on the phone.
The one that called Noelle.
It sounded... familiar.
Unsettlingly familiar.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd then her mind shattered.
Like someone had flipped a switch, vivid images began to flood her brain. Cold blue eyes eyes just like hers stared back at her from within her memory Detached, merciless, devoid of warmth.
Elsies body tensed.
Her hands shot up to grip her head.
Elsie ? Whats wrong ? Adriel asked, alarmed She cried out suddenly, folding in on herself like she was trying to hold her head together.
Adriel rushed to support her, panic etched into his usually calm expression.
Elsie ! he called again, but she only trembled harder.
The images were flashing faster now fragmented, jarring, unfamiliar and yet intimate.
Her entire being felt like it was splinting apart.
Elsie !! Adriel saw her thrashing her teeth clenched against the pain.
He quickly scooped her into his arms, slammed the car door shut, and barked, Drive.
Go to the hospital Now Yes, sir ! The driver hit the gas.
In the backseat, Adriel held her tightly, trying to soothe her.
Its alright.
Were almost there.
Youre going to be fine, Elsie But as he spoke.
Elsie shook harder.
She gritted her teeth and suddenly forced out a strangled whisper, No ... dont go .
Adriel froze.
Had she just ... spoken? What? he asked, eyes wide.
And then, clearly barely, but undeniably Elsie murmured, Dont go.
Hospital.
No... hospital ... Adriels eyes shrank in disbelief Elsie was speaking.
Chapter 236 Meanwhile, Noelle arrived at the spot Stanley told her about and climbed into his car.
Stanley looked like hed been brooding for hours, his elbow propped on the window, cheek in hand. As soon as he saw her, he scowled.
What took you so long! Noelle scowled right back.
You toldto calone, sa 1 calone.
Now youre mad I wasnt fast ennigh! The hutted.
You could ve taken a cab Peak hour.
Couldnt get one Then I shouldve picked you up.
And then wed both be stuck in traffic.
Lake right now.
Stanley had no comeback for that.
He grumbled something under his breath.
Noelle smirked Speechless Admit it you were wrong.
Apologize.
What for? he said, rolling his eyes.
You misunderstoodand snapped at me.
That wassnapping! Stanley asked.
She crossed her arms.
Alright, alright Stanley muttered, waving a hand.
I was wrong, okay! You win.
Dont get all tic.
Hmph.
As you should.
Noelle sniffed, satisfied.
Stanley clicked his tongue.
Nicolas has spoiled you rotten, hasnt he? You act like spampered princess now.
Wheres the tough 55 class transformer I knew! Jealous much? Noelle smirked, then reached for the backseat.
So, wheres my autographs ? She turned, about to grab the case, when Stanley tugged her back.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWait.
I need to ask you something first.
What? He frowned, hesitating.
g. Whos that girl always with you! Do you know where shes from? You mean mean Elic ! Norlles face lit up.
Shes a transformer tout And guess what shes from the Serpaton Moerta Alliance Lab.
Do you know her ! Stanleys jaw tensed.
So you do know shes from that lah .
Noelle nodded.
I saw the earpiece on her car, then asked Brandon to confirm it.
Thats how I found out Brandon knows too Stanley looked like someone just told him gravity wasnt real .
He blinked, Hard.
Noelle tilted her head Wait how did you know about Ekie ! And know her ? saw you get in the car you and you t with her earlier, he said, rubbing his nose. And yes, I know her.
Shes one of Serpatons 55 class transformers.
Noelles eyes widened.
The is 55 class too? She remembered Stanley saying there were five ranks for transformers 55 being the highest Shes not just strong Stanley said grimly.
Shes dangerous.
Way more than your average aggressive transformer.
Shes a killing machine.
Cold.
Ruthless.
No lugnandy left in her Noelles smile faltered.
Why would Brandon let someone like that near you! Stanley continued clearly agitated Noelle blinked, m struggling to reconcile Stanleys words the sweet girl who just gifted her jewelry and snuggled hver like a teddy bear. Are you sure? she asked.
2/3 Chapter 230 Positive Back at the lab, she was infamous.
People died just for getting close to her Noelle opened her mouth tom argue... but then she remembered last night.. The moment Elsie had pinned her down, poised to strike Achill crept down her spine.
Maybe Stanley wasnt exaggerating after all.