Chapter 299 Chapter 299 Nicolas found himself in Brandons grasp, and the others dared not move.
Nicola Noelle rushed forward, panic evident on her face.
Earlier, she had thought Brandon might agree to Nicolass proposal, but to her surprise, both men seemed intent on killing each other, and now the situation was beyond any possibility of reconciliation .
Stay back.
Everyone, retreat, Nicolas ordered, his tone decisive.
Nicolas ? she looked at him, confused.
She didnt understand what Nicolas was planning, but her heart raced, as though something was about to happen, and it felt ominous.
Brandon saw that everyone obeyed, creating a clear space around himself and Nicolas.
However, the heavy machine guns still surrounded them, and Brandon quickly guessed Nicolass intent.
Noelles mind raced with confusion.
Nicolas was planning to die with Brandon? What did that mean? Nicolas tightened his grip on Brandons hand, glaring back at him with a cold smile.
How could I leave someone like you alive? As long as youre still breathing.
Noelle can never be truly free.
So even if it means I die, III drag you down with me.
He was determined to ensure that what happened that night would never repeat.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBrandon could see the resolve in Nicolass eyes.
He had trully made up his mind to die.
And the machine guns surrounding them could Indeed pose a threat -even Brandon wouldnt dare to take a bullet from them. Are you scared? Nicolas gripped Brandon tightly, then turned to the special forces positioned above Fire! But before anyone could react, another voice rang out . Stop! Noelle ran into the line of fire, tears welling in her eyes. Dont shoot Noelle ! Nicolas shouted, alarmed by her recklessness. When he set this trap, Nicolas had considered two possibilities.
The first was that Brandon, valuing his life, would take the memory chip and leave, allowing Nicolas to have the snipers eliminate him.
But that plan had failed .
Brandons madness was always beyond expectations.
Now, the second scenaseemed inevitable : Brandon would target Nicolas the moment he chose to act Once Brandon attacked him, Noelle would be separated from him, and with the heavy machine guns in place, Brandon would likely die.
But now things were spiraling out of control, Noelle had run towards them .
The situation had returned to square one and was even worse.
Nicolas might die, and Noelle would fall right into Brandons hands.
Idiot! Why did you cback? Nicolas shouted at her, furious.
Tears streaming down her face, Noelle shouted back, What do you wantto do? Watch you get killed by Brandon? If that happens, 1 might as well die with you! Idiot Nicolass anger faded as he looked at Noelle, heart aching.
His voice softened.
If I die, what about your family? Your parents and brothers are waiting for you to chome.
Youve just reunited with them, and you havent even experienced the warmth of family.
Could you really just leave it all behind? His words hit Noelle like a blow to the chest. 2.28 PM c d Chapter 299 The tears flowed harder.
She sobbed.
But, but if youre gone, Nicolas ... If Im gone, youll find someone better.
Nicolas smiled bitterly.
Noelle shook her head furiously.
No, no one will ever be better than you No one will lovethe way you do The thought of him risking his life to protect her, to save her there was no one else who could compare.
She didnt want him to die for her.
He was too precious, and she needed him to live for her.
With a heavy heart, Noelle made up her mind.
She took a deep breath, turned to Brandon, and said, Lets have a duel A duel ? Brandon raised an eyebrow, intrigued.
Yes, Noelle nodded, then set the terms.
If I win, youll letand Nicolas go.
If I lose, you can takeand leave Nicolas : Noelle, Nicolass face paled as he tried to stop her.
Based on their previous encounters, he knew Noelle wasnt weak, but she couldnt possibly defeat Brandon . Brandon clearly understood this as well.
He laughed loudly.
Noelle, whats the point of this duel ? You could never beat me, so why bother struggling? Noelle gritted her teeth.
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How do you know if you dont try? With that, she ripped the collar off ΟΠ her neck and threw it on the ground. Brandons expression hardened, his eyes narrowing, He looked at Noelle, a smirk forming. When did you take it off? Noelle answered, Last night.
Brandon, dont underestimate me.
Im an SS level transformer too.
Well see whos stronger.
The last tthey fought, she wasnt in the best state.
But now, she was giving it everything she had, and she wasnt inferior to Brandon.
Brandons lips curled into a smile, watching her unwavering resolve.
What if I dont agree to your terms? Without hesitation, Noelle replied.
Then youll only get our corpses mine and Nicolass.
Nicolass expression changed, his eyes wide with alarm.
Noelle ... Noelle looked at him, smiling through her tears.
Nicolas, if you can die for me, then I can die for you.
Ive read that love is mutual, and I dont think I love you any less than you love me.
If you think I could just watch you die and do nothing, youre underestimating.
Nicolass lips tightened.
He couldnt help but feel a deep emotion stir inside him Having grown up with a mistrust of relationships N due to his mothers failed marriage, Nicolas never expected to find love like this.
But now, with Noelle, he realized that such love existed love where one their life for the was willing to give their life other, and even death could be a form of happiness. G