Chapter 273 Chapter 273 Nicolas said , You know , Grandfather , my mom died early .
My father never give a damn about me .
If I hadnt grown a spine and toughened up , the Sawyer family wouldve devoured me bones and all Rory fell silent for a moment .
He narrowed his eyes , wondering .
Is this boy trying to play the sympathy card ? Hoping Ill feel bad and agree to help him without forcing the marriage ? Ridiculous , Rory might share blood with Nicolas , but there wasnt much affection there .
He hadnt built the Jenkins family into a powerhouse by being soft .
He didnt believe in sentimentality he didnt even attend his own daughters funeral .
Finally , he spoke again , his tone cold .
So what are you trying to say ? If youre hoping to guilt me into- But Nicolas cut him off with a calm laugh .
Im saying .
Im not someone who takes well to being pushed around .
The harder someone tries to force my hand , the less I want to give them what they want . Rorys expression instantly darkened .
Nicolas ... You mean to say Yes , Nicolas said simply .
Exactly what youre thinking .
Im turning down the Jenkins familys support .
He chuckled faintly , as if amused at himself .
Honestly , I mustve lost my mind for even considering it .
Relying on someone else ? Thats never worked out for me .
Ive always stood on my own , and Ill keep doing just that .
So 10 need to worry about me , Grandfather ? Nicolas ! Rory snapped , rage bubbling beneath his usually calm surface .
But Nicolas just smiled , his voice steady .
Wishing you all the best .
Lets part ways here .
I dont think you want to see me again anyway ? Nicolas Rory roared .
But before the man could get another word in , Nicolas hung up .
Then , without hesitation , he blocked the number .
When Nicolas had first learned the truth about Noelle about who she really was and what organization stood behind her he had been shaken .
He hadnt know what to do .
But last night , in the car , when Noelle looked him in the eyes and swore she would never hurt him no matter who ordered her to Nicolas made his decision .
He would fight for her .
With everything he had .
The way he saw it , there were only a few possible endings .
Best case ? He and Noelle survive , and she breaks free of the lab once and for all Middle ground ? They both die but at least theyre together .
Worst case ! He dies , and Noelle survives ... but whats left of her is just an empty shell a soulless weapon , hollowed out by cold hearted scientists .
If it ever came to that , Nicolas swore hed do everything in his power to pull her out of that hell before she became a puppet . Still , he wasnt one to assume the worst .
After all , hed survived being raised by a cruel family who constantly schemed against him .
And now , hed destroyed them and taken everything they had .
He hadnt just survived hed won .
Niezalas dadn i think he was outmatched Losing Rory a backing wasnt the end of the world .
In fact , thanks to Rory , he now had clarity he understood the real stakes , the power behind Nurlie , the truth about Brandon , and what they were all really after .
He brally had a target .
The Laborato dear target , Nicolas could art -the so called research facilities were hidden in the shadows for a reason .
As powerful as they were , they couldnt 2:25 PM & c Chapter 273 afford to be exposed .
If the p public ever learned what they were doing .
Well , Rory had said the law was just a tool for controlling the weak .
But Nicolas knew when the people turned , those who thought themselves untouchable could fall just as hard .
Lets see who breaks first è²