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It After Brandon locked her in the room , Noelle sat cross legged on the bed , absentmindedly fiddling with the collar around her was her first time seeing such a device , Supposedly , it was one of the labs latest inventions a bio reactive collar that would detonate if she tried to escape or moved too far from Brandon But if it could be put on , there had to be a way to take it off .
The key was on Brandon , and getting it from him was nearly impossible .
Still , maybe there was another way ? Noelle stared at the collar , thoughtful .
Just then , the door creaked open .
She immediately looked up and froze when she saw Brandon walk in .
It had been nearly two days since he brought her back .
She hadnt seen him since .
But she had a good guess what hed been doing .
Bennett had said it her memory chip had been tampered with .
The version Brandon had didnt contain any of their time together .
Hed no doubt gone off to verify that .
And since she was still alive , it meant Bennett had told the truth .
Brandons eyes locked onto Noelle .
She stared back , eyes wide and guarded , quietly assessing him like a cautious little animal cute , but clearly untrusting .
Brandon found himself thinking .
Yes , this is the Noelle I want .
There was wariness in her gaze resentment , even but that didnt matter .
So long as she remembered him .
As long as he still existed in her mind , that was enough .
A soft smile returned to his lips .
As if nothing had ever happened , he strolled to the bed and sat beside her .
Noelle .
I havent seen you in two days .
Were you bored ? Sorry about that I wont leave you alone for so long again .
Noelle was honestly a little impressed .
Just days ago , Brandon had tried to kill her . If Bennett hadnt shown up in time , theyd all be dead .
How does he have ve the nerve to act like nothing happened ? His face must be made of steel , she thought bitterly .
Brandon didnt seem to mind her silence .
He just smiled and said , Still giving me the cold shoulder ? Are you still mad about that little misunderstanding where I tried to kill you ? Noelle glared at him .
Seeing no response , Brandon teased , If you keep ignoring me , I might just kiss you .
That got her attention real fast .
There was no way shed let Brandon kiss her .
Her lips were for Nicolas only Nicolas With a scowl , she snapped , What do you even want from me ? Whatever it is , forget it .
Im never seeing you as a friend again .
Oh ! Not a friend ? Brandon chuckled .
Then what , a couple ? Wow , Noelle , you move fast .
Noelle rolled her eyes so hard it hurt .
She turned away , refusing to engage further .
But Brandon reached out , gently tilting her face back toward him .
Still avoiding me ? If you keep this up , Im going to get really upset Noelle was already furious .
You tried to kill me , Brandon ! she snapped .
And you forced me to hurt Damon he nearly died ! You threatened Nicolas , my family .
And you expect me to just sit here and chat with you like were old pals ! Whats wrong with you ? .
Her voice trembled with emotion , words spilling out in an angry torrent , Brandons r is expression darkened .
His eyes flickered , unreadable .
Ja Chapter 291 But instead of rage , something unexpected filled his eyes regret , even guilt , Noelle , he said quietly .
I know I was wrong .
Im sorry Noelle blinked .
What ? She stared at him suspiciously .
You ... you actually know you were wrong ? Brandon nodded , his expression tender , even remorseful .
I didnt really mean to kill you .
I had your memory chip if anything happened .
I could just reload your memories and bring you back .
I was just ... angry .
You disobeyed me for Nicolas .
But Ive thought it over , and I regret everything , Please forgive me .
He sounded sincere .
And he had backed off when he learned the chip was incomplete .
Maybe he really meant it ? Tentatively , Noelle asked , You truly want me to forgive you ? Noelles eyes narrowed .
Anything ? .
Anything Then let me go ..
A d promise youll never hurt Nicolas or my family again .
Brandons smile didnt even waver .
No.
Her face instantly fell .
Then forget it .
I dont forgive you .
And I definitely wont ever be your friend again .
She turned away , fuming , out a soft chuckle .
I knew it .
Kindness gets me nowhere with you .
The moment I let my guard down , you go running back Brandon let out 10 Nicolas Noelle said nothing .
Of course I want to go back .
Hes the one I love .
Thats my home Then she heard Brandons voice turn cold .
If those people mean so much to you ... fine .
Ill kill them all .
That way , youll have no one leh but me .
She whipped around , eyes blazing .
Dont you dare .
Why not ? Brandons voice was light , almost cheerful . Theyre the reason you keep turning away from me .
If I erase them , youll have no one left to lean on but me .
Then your heart will finally be mine , In your dreams Noelles voice trembled with fury .
If you hurt them , Ill hate you .
Hate me ! Brandon said softly , almost amused .
He reached out , caressing her cheek .
His touch was gentle ; but felt like a serpent coiling around her skin .
Noelle are you sure youre hating the right person ? What do you mean she whispered , trying to pull back .
He leaned in , his tone slow and deliberate .
Isnt it obvious ? The real person you should hate ... is yourself .
If you didnt care so much .
about the Andersons or about Nicolas , none of this wouldve happened .
I wouldnt have had to act .
Youre the one who put them in danger .
You are the reason theyre suffering Noelles breath caught .
Her mind reeled .
Is this is this my fault ? She shoved him away , pale and shaking .
Youre twisting things ! Youre the one who tried to kill them ! How can you blame me ? She couldnt breathe .
Brandons words slathered into her mind like poison .
Is it really my fault ? If I hadnt gone back to the Andersons .
If I hadnt fallen for Nicolas ... Would they all be safe ? Noelle wondered .
Brandon saw her hesitation and smiled .
Good , he thought .
That psychology degree finally came in handy .
Noelle was an open book .
Every fear , every doubt it all showed on her face .
Chapter 201 And now , he knew exactly where to strike .
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