Chapter 257 Chapter 257 Noelles mind was ringing loud and chaotic like someone had set off a bomb in her head She stared at Brandon in shock, stumbling backward, completely overwhelmed.
He kissed her.
On the lips, How could he kiss her? She was Nicolass fiancée.
Even Nicolas hadnt kissed her on the lips yet and now Brandon had just done it without asking.
Noelle didnt fully understand the intricacies of romance or social rules, not yet.
Shed seen people kiss on the mouth as a casual greeting back when she was abroad, even between people who werent lovers.
But this felt different.
She knew it was different.
If Nicolas found out, hed be furious.
Noelle, whats wrong? Brandon stepped forward and took her hand, stopping her from retreating further.
Her eyes turned red instantly.
She bit her lip, voice trembling like a child whod just been scolded.
Brandon ... why did you kiss me? You er lip .
cant Youre not supposed to kiss me.
Not supposed to? Brandon raised an eyebrow, his tone still smooth but there was a new edge to it now.
He stepped in close, tilted her chin up with his fingers, forcing her to look at him.
His smile lingered, charming on the surface, but cold and commanding beneath What exactly is it that I cant do to you, Noelle ? he asked, his tone soft yet unmistakably threatening.
1..she faltered.
But Brandon didnt let her speak.
He pressed on, his grip firm.
Arent you mine! I own you.
Every part of you belongs toyour body, your mind, your loyalty.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf thats true, shouldnt you accept everything I do to you ... gladly? His emerald green eyes bore into hers, unblinking.
Noelle opened her mouth to speak, to protest ... but no sound came.
She had been raised in a lab. Conditioned from the start to obey.
Obedience was law.
Orders were everything.
Brandon had said before that he held full rights over her that she belonged to him.
And if she belonged to him, then he could do whatever he wanted with her.
Even if every fiber of her heart wanted to resist... her training refused to let her.
Her face turned ghostly pale.
She stood frozen for a moment before finally lowering her head and whispering, Youre right ..
but... but... This person in front of her this friend she once adored now felt like a complete stranger.
Even terrifying.
Brandon smiled again.
Say it, Noelle.
Tellyou belong toSay you submit to me.
Noelle a chest was tight.
She felt like she couldnt breathe.
Every part of her wanted to scream no, but the years of psychological conditioning pushed back, crushing her resistance.
In the end, ber defenses collapsed.
Her voice was hollow when she said, For life? For life Say it again I submit to Brandon .
For life Brandon grinned, satisfied He wrapped his ma around her, pulling her Leaning he cradled her in his arms, chin resting gently stops Youre such a good girl, he murmured, eyes glinting with something unreadable.
Im very pleased 223 PM Cr Chapter 257 Noelle stood in his arms, utterly silent, Mission Mission.
Mission, her mind repeated over and over.
Everything is for the mission.
The mission comes first, no matter what.
Even if that meant breaking her promise to Nicolas .
Even if that meant betraying her own heart.
Her chest ached.
Like something inside had been cracked wide open.
She felt like she was suffocating.
Still numb, Noelle followed Brandon back to the front gate of the Anderson estate .
The family driver was already waiting.
As soon as she appeared, he stepped forward to open the door.
Miss Noelle, your car is ready.
Noelle nodded dully.
Then she glanced at Brandon and murmured, Brandon, Im going to see Nicolas now. Mm, go ahead Brandon released her hand.
Noticing the faint red around her eyes, he brushed a thumb gently across the corner. You look a bit pitiful.
If Nicolas sees you like this, wont he be worried? What will you tell him? Noelle flinched If she kept looking like this, Nicolas would definitely notice.
And when he asked what happened, what was she supposed to say? She couldnt lie to Nicolas .
But she couldnt let him know Brandon had kissed her, either.
Get it together, she told herself.
It was just a kiss.
People kiss all the toverseas And Ive had worse like a bullet through my shoulder.
A kiss is nothing.
Right.
Dont be tic.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAt worst, just pretend I got bitten by a dog she thought.
After psyching herself up, her mood started to lift. She took a deep breath and managed a smile.
Brandon, Ill head off now.
Brandon watched her quietly.
Just moments ago, shed been crushed- now she was cheerful again.
The only difference? Hed mentioned Nicolas, Hed mentioned Nicolas So that man has such power over her.
Brandon narrowed his eyes slightly, but his smile remained.
Be careful, then? I will Noelle took her suitcase from him, quickly m stashed it in the trunk and climbed into the backseat: As the driver shut the door, she leaned over to wave goodbye. Bye, Brandon ! Bye Noelle, he replied, waving gently as he watched the car pull away.
the vehicle diuppeared down the mad, the smile on Brandons face slowly faded.
spression darkened.
I really ought to get rid of that man soon, he thought coldly.
But doing it too fast would be far too his boring sudden Just as he turned to leave, a nadien prickling sensation crawled up his back Someone was Watching him waterhing with intensity and intent narrowed his eyes, scanning the hormon Far in the distance, across the sprawling grounds, stood the main Anderson estate. From this distance, most people wouldnt be able to ser clearly But Brandon wasnt most people.
2:23 PM ct ct · Chapter 257 His eyesight was eight times sharper than normal.
Even at this range, he could make out exactly who it was.
He locked eyes with the watcher but didnt react.
Instead, he let out a low chuckle and turned away, the corner of his mouth curled in Nderision Back in the house.
Adriel was walking down the hallway when he spotted Elsie standing completely still by a window.
Elsie ? What are you looking at ? he asked.
She turned back at the sound of his voice.
All the tension vanished from her body in an instant no more sharp gaze, no more killing intent.
Just innocent, sweet eyed Elsie .
She blinked and replied sofily.
Nothing I wasnt looking at anything e