Unwanted Girl Spoiled

Chapter 282 Chapter 282 The birthday banquet began in full swing.

Guests lined up to offer their congratulations.

Noelle stood beside the Andersons, politely greeting each guest.

She wasnt great with social etiquette, but Kimberly and Vincent stayed by her side, guiding her on how to interact with others.

With her sweet smile and endearing charm, Noelle quickly won the hearts of many.

Meanwhile, her fiancé Nicolas quietly slipped away from the crowd and beckoned Stanley to join him outside.

Mr.

Sawyer? Stanley looked wary.

Whyd you callout? Youre not planning something shady again, are you? Nicolass gaze was unreadable as he cut straight to the point.

What do you think of the man Noelle brought with her? Stanley froze.

His eyes widened in alarm as he stared at Nicolas, voice tight.

What are you planning? If things go south.

Nicolas said calmly.

I want you to take him down.

Can you do that? Stanley instantly broke into a cold sweat.

You wantto take down Brandon ?! Thats right.

Can you handle it? Nicolas knew by now that Stanley was a transformer a product of the Serpaton Mocrta Alliance Laboratory.

And that lab was, in theory, a direct rival to Brandons Atoraka Nowedon Laboratory.

Which meant, technically, Stanley had the right to attack Brandon .

But Stanley shook his head furiously.

No way, no way, no way.

Im not even in the sleague as that guy.

He had never fought Brandon before, but it was common knowledge Brandon was at least an 55 tier transformer a level not even worth dreaming about tangling with .

Nicolas clicked his tongue in disappointment. Useless.

Stanley was speechless.

Before meeting this group of people, he used to think of himself as a prodigy, a born elite.

Now? He felt more like the comic relief.

Still, he crossed his arms and said, No matter what you say, Im not going to fight Brandon.

Besides, hes Noelles friend.

Why would you want to hurt him? You really dont know ? Nicolas asked, raising an eyebrow.

Know what? Stanley blinked.

Nicolas didnt elaborate.

The truth was, the lab had released many transformers into the world not just for training but to build emotional bonds with others, only to later destroy them in cold blooded emotional severance tests.

From Stanleys reaction, it was clear he didnt know that So Nicolas simply said, I just dont like his face.

Really? Stanley didnt buy it.

You can guess the rest, Nicolas said vaguely Just as they were about to head back inside, a voice spoke behind them.

Brandon was standing there, smiling faintly, as if hed been watching for a while.

Stanley jumped Brandon_ Oh crap.

Did he hear everything? Of course he did.

An SS tiers hearing was better than a trained hound .

There was no way Brandon But Brandon didnt spare Stanley a glance.

His emerald eyes locked straight onto Nicolas as he slowly strolled forward, hands in his pockets.

So you do know fear after all, he said with a soft, mocking Nicolas didnt flinch.

And where exactly did you see fear on my face? Brandon leaned in close, lowering his voice.

Dont worry I wont make a move on you he here.

Besides, it wont bewho does it 776 PM Chapter 282 Nicolas met his gaze, calin and unfazed.

So confident your plan will work? Absolutely, Brandon repled with ease.

Nicolas smirked.

Overconfidence usually leads to disaster.

Thanks for the concern, Brandon said casually.

But it wont happen.

Lets wait and see.

Sure, Brandon agreed: П The two men stood face to face, eye to eye, locked in a quiet but intense standoff. The tension between them could suffocate an entire TODI Meanwhile, Stanley stood awkwardly nearby, caught in the crossfire and deeply regretting every life decision that had brought him to this moment.

I heard every word, but understood nothing.

But one things for sure Brandon is 100% here to stir up trouble.

The banquet carried on well into the evening, past nine oclock.

On the other side of the hall, Noelle had been helping her parents greet guests for hours, and her face was nearly frozen from smiling.

As another wave of guests finally left, Kimberly turned to her and asked, Tired, sweetheart? Absolutely. Noelle said without hesitation Kimberly chuckled.

Its your first thosting something like this .

Its understandable.

Vincent added.

This is just the beginning.

Once you marry Nicolas, youll be attending plenty more events like this.

Consider this good practice.

Of course, Vincent said with total seriousness.

Noelle muttered.

Ugh... being upper class sounds exhausting.

Vincent nodded, taking the chance to lecture.

You think its easy? Keeping a family nrespectable takes effort.

Social networks are vital, and learning to manage those relationships is part of your future. Once you becMrs.

Sawyer, youll need to hold your own in high society.

Oh.

Noelles response was half defeated.

Kimberly wrapped an arm around her daughter and gently scolded Vincent. Dont scare her, Vincent.

Do you think Nicolas will actually let her suffer through all this She then turned to Noelle and said with a turned! giggle, Dont worry, sweetie. Socializing is all about status, Nicolass position is already so high, no one will dare make things difficult for you.

Just relax and enjoy yourself.

People will flock to praise you no matter what.

Really Noelles eyes lit up, only to dim again a second later.

But Dad just said..

Kimberly laughed.

Your dad was teasing you.

Noelle glanced at Vincent, who despite his usual stoic face had a subtle smile on his lips.

Realizing shed been tricked, Noelle pouted.

Dad! You were messing with me? Vincent chuckled Your mother says Im too stiff and distanso¶m trying to be more humorous Noelle raised an eyebrow You think youre funny? ant I just now !? he asked. She answered with mock seriousness.

m Not even close Vincent let out a dry Really? Hrally she confirmed As father and daughter stared each other down in awkward silence, Kimberly quickly stepped in to smooth things over. Alright, alright, Chapter 282 enough with the standoff Noelle, your friends are still here.

Youve been glued to us all evening.

Go spend stwith Nicolas and the others, Youre right ! .

Noelle perked up.

She hadnt seen much of Nicolas tonight.

Hed been busy all day, and she had no idea what he was up But as she glanced around the hall, she didnt see him anywhere.

Thats odd... Where did Nicolas go? E