Chapter 290 Chapter 290 Okay , Eli was about to head upstairs when Bennett stopped him .
Wait a second , Bennett said .
Whats wrong ? Eli looked confused .
Bennett hesitated , then told the rest of the family a startling truth .
Elsie ... shes also from the lab .
What ? The entire Anderson family gasped .
Kimberlys eyes widened .
Elsie ... shes a transformer too ? Bennett nodded .
Yeah .
According to Stanley , shes from the Serpaton Mocrta Alliance Laboratory .
Same as Noelle shes an 55 class transformer .
Kimberly covered her mouth in shock .
After everything shed learned the night before , she now understood what 55 class meant immense strength and talent but even more suffering .
Shes been terrified of Brandon since the moment he showed up .
Bennett added .
Shes clearly still shaken .
Let Adriel stay with her a liule longer .
Kimberly sighed .
Alright ... She was already emotionally drained after learning the truth about Noelle .
Now that her sons girlfriend turned out to be one of those poor children from a lab too , she barely had the strength to react .
Theyre all such unfortunate kids ... she murmured .
Those monsters at the lab ... how could they do such cruel things to children ? I just hope this is the moment we finally bring those labs down , Bennett said .
Kimberly nodded and turned to the staff .
Go prepare some soup , something calming .
Take it up to Elsie .
Yes , maam .
But before the soup could be delivered , Adriel came downstairs .
Seeing everyone gathered , he went straight to the point .
Ive already contacted some international allies .
Theyll help amplify the story .
If we can get the public involved , itll increase pressure on the lab .
Maybe we can force Brandon to release Noelle . Kimberlys expression softened , comforted by his decisiveness .
Then she asked , Hows Elsie ? I heard shes a transformer too ... Did you know ? Adriels gaze darkened slightly .
After learning about Noelles past and hearing the word transformer from Bennett , he had suspected the truth .
Hed always known there was something different about Elsie especially after that night at the warehouse explosion .
But it didnt matter .
A transformer or not , she was still Elsie .
The girl he loved .
So long as youre aware , Kimberly said quietly .
I just wanted you to know not to change your mind , just so you wont be caught off guard .
Adriel nodded .
Her mental state isnt good .
She doesnt want to see anyone .
Ill bring it to her myself Alright , Kimberly said .
Adriel turned to his brothers .
We cant just stand around .
Reach out to everyone you know contacts , media , whatever .
The lab has big buckers , so if we want to take them down , we have to cause a huge uproar .
Charlie nodded .
Ive got friends in the entertainment industry .
Well mobilize the fanbases and PR teams get the story everywhere -geithe I have a friend whose uncle works in media regulation .
Eli added .
Tll push to make this a major news story Adriel gave a small nod .
Noelle needs us now .
Even if our power is limited , were her brothers .
We have to do everything we can .
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With a clear direction now , the brothers all scattered to act .
Adriel looked to Bennett .
You know the lab better than anyone .
Help Nicolas with whatever he needs On it Once Bennett left , Adriel turned back to his parents Dad , Mom , he said solemnly .
Well bring Noelle back .
Youve been through enough already let us handle this .
Kimberlys eyes welled with tears again .
Adriel ... please bring your sister home .
1 promise , he said with unwavering conviction .
Before leaving , Adriel glanced upstairs .
I may not be able to come home every day for a while .
I dont feel safe leaving Elsie elsewhere .
If Im not here , can you look after her for me ? Of course , Kimberly said gently .
You dont have to worry about anything here Thanks , Mom .
Silly boy .
Whats with the thank you between mother and son ? Meanwhile , Noelle was back in the lab and every inch of her body rejected it She hated this place .
It was soaked in memories shed rather forget .
But she had no choice .
To prevent her escape , Brandon had fitted a metal collar around her neck- an explosive device made from the labs newest biomimetic alloy .
If she moved too far from him , it would detonate .
Since arriving , shed been locked in a room .
Brandon hadnt shown his face , and she had no idea what he was up to .
The room had everything food , water , even a TV but the only media available were pre recorded tapes , nothing online .
One day , the door opened , and a lab tech in a white coat walked in to drop off food .
Noelle immediately asked , Wheres Brandon ? Thats none of your business , the man replied coldly , turning to leave Fuming .
Noelle stepped toward the door but the collar around her neck began beeping If the alarm sounded more than three times , the collar would explode .
Gritting her teeth , she stepped back .
She had to stay alive Nicolas was coming for her .
She just had to wait In another part of the lab , inside a glass chamber , a girl identical to Noelle began to stir Brandon stood at the control panel , fingers flying over the keys .
He was uploading memories from a chip specifically the one Bennett claimed had all of Noelles memories , minus any involving Brandon Brandon didnt fully trust him .
So he had to see for himself .
Once the upload completed , Brandon hit the final button .
The girl in the chamber slowly opened her eyes .
Realizing she was underwater and unable to breathe , she panicked , ripping off the respirator and thrashing against the glass .
She started to drown .
Brandon quickly drained the fluid .
When the chamber opened , she collapsed but before she could hit the floor , Brandon caught her .
As she regained balance , she looked up at the man holding her . Her big , innocent eyes were full of confusion .
Um ... who are you ? Why am I here ? she asked .
The moment she said Who are your , Brandons heart sank He stared at her .
You dont know mel No.
She shook her head 2.37 PM C Chapter 290 Then , realizing she was naked , she immediately backed away and wrapped her arms around herself , blushing furiously .
Why am I not wearing anything ? Dont look ! Nicolas said I cant let other men see me like this .
Dont look ! Nicolas ? Brandons eyes darkened .
He stepped closer .
You know Nicolas ? Of course 1 dol she said brightly .
Hes my fiancé the person I love most .
And me ? Brandon asked carefully .
She blinked .
You ? Who are you supposed to be ! Brandon clenched his jaw .
Tm Brandon .
We grew up together in the lab .
We spent years side by side .
She looked at him , puzzled , then shook her head .
I really dont remember that .
Are you sure ? I have no memory of you at all .
Try harder , Brandon said , voice turning cold .
You have to remember me .
Ive endured everything just for you .
How could you forget ? Her instincts screamed danger .
I said I dont remember .
Youre weird .
Wheres Nicolas ? I want to see Nicolas She turned to leave but Brandon grabbed her arm and yanked her back .
Think carefully , he said , eyes cold as steel Are you sure you dont remember me ? I dont ! she snapped .
Let me go , or Ill fight you ! Before she could strike , Brandon raised a hand and in one clean motion , slit her throat .
Blood gushed .
She fell to the ground , lifeless .
Brandon looked down at her body , face devoid of emotion as if hed just tossed away a defective piece of trash .
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