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 came out 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 time he 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 came out warped , like her brain was tripping over its own wiring .
From the drivers seat came a 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 come back 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 .
And 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 told me to come alone , sa 1 came alone .
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 misunderstood me and snapped at me .
That was me snapping ! Stanley asked .
She crossed her arms .
Alright , alright Stanley muttered , waving a hand .
I was wrong , okay ! You win .
Dont get all dramatic .
Hmph .
As you should .
Noelle sniffed , satisfied.
Stanley clicked his tongue .
Nicolas has spoiled you rotten , hasnt he ? You act like some pampered 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 .
Wait .
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 ... do you know her ? I saw you get in the car 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 , 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 to 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 .