Chapter 292 Chapter 292 Noelle , Brandon said softly , stepping closer , if you must hate someone ... then hate yourself .
He gently brushed her cheek , his smile tender but twisted .
The Anderson family ... and Nicolas ? If they die , itll be because of you .
Noelles steady gaze faltered .
Her eyes widened with panic .
She grabbed his hand , shaking her head frantically .
No.
You cant hurt them .
Please dont .
Brandons smile never wavered .
I will Theyre your greatest weakness .
As long as theyre alive , youll never stay by my side willingly .
Noelles breath hitched .
She clenched her jaw , fury flashing through her .
If you kill them .
I wont keep living either Oh , no , Brandon murmured mockingly , brushing her hair aside .
You dont get to die .
Not after all this keep you alive closely monitored , protected , watched day and night .
Ill make sure Death never gets near you , Noelles lips trembled .
He wasnt bluffing .
If he said it , hed do it Her voice cracked .
Why ? Why me ? Why are you doing this to me ? Brandon chuckled as if shed told a joke .
He cupped her face again , eyes glimmering with something dark and possessive .
Why ? Isnt it obvious , silly girl ! Because I love you , Noelle .
Hed lived in darkness for so long .
But then she appeared his light .
She was the reason he survived countless brushes with death .
She saved him , pulled him from the abyss .
So , naturally , she owed him everything .
Her life , her heart , her soul .
You dont get it , do you ? Brandon whispered .
Im only alive because of you .
That means you belong to me .
Forever .
But I dont love you . Noelle snapped , tears brimming .
I love Nicolas The moment she said it , Brandons eyes darkened .
The warmth drained from his face .
Still , he didnt lash out .
Instead , he let out a low laugh , released her , and rose to his feet .
From above , he looked down at her and smiled .
Noelle , do you remember Elsie ? Noelle froze .
A terrible chill crept up her spine .
Elsies from the Serpaton Mocrta Alliance Laboratory , Brandon said calmly .
Shes also an 55 grade transformer , just like you .
If shes been activated the Anderson family wont stand a chance He smiled .
Theyll all die today , one by one ... at Elsies hand .
And itll all be because of you .
Noelles world tilted .
There was no bluff in his voice only quiet , horrifying certainty No ... she gasped , lunging forward and grabbing his shirt .
No ! You cant do this ! Brandon , please dont Brandon didnt budge .
He pried her hands off calmly , ruthlessly .
Remember this , Noelle : theyll die because of you .
If you yourself for falling in love with Nicolas .
Blame yourself for getting attached to that family .
want someone to blame , blame Then he shoved her away .
Noelle stumbled back and crashed onto the bed .
By the time she scrambled up , the door had already slammed shut behind him .
She ran to it , pounding and screaming , Brandon ! Come back ! Dont do this dont hurt them Brandon ?! The collar around her neck began flashing red , emitting shrill warning beeps .
Three beeps then it explodes .
Noelle froze , eyes dropping to the collar as it beeped again .
No , no , no ... ..
She clawed at it in desperation , panic rising like a tide .
Why wont it come off ?! She couldnt waste any more time .
If she didnt stop him , everyone her parents , Adriel , Bennett , Charlie , Kli , Damon .....
Come on , come on .
she yanked at the collar until sweat beaded on her forehead , but it was useless.
Nicolas theyd Chapter 292 She turned back to the door and slammed her fists against it again .
Brandon ! You cant ! Please ! Dont do this ! But Brandon was already walking away into the shadows , disappearing down a dark corridor .
His green eyes glinted with a cold .
emotionless light .
Then he activated his communicator .
Its time .
he said .
You remember our deal .
Now its your turn to act Meanwhile , back at the Anderson estate ... The family was fully mobilized in their efforts to rescue Noelle .
Damon remained in the hospital , finally out of critical condition but still unconscious .
Kimberly returned home from the hospital and saw Vincent on a call with one of his contacts .
Yes .
Ill leave it to you .
Thanks , Vincent said , hanging up .
Kimberly hurried over .
Howd it go ? she asked anxiously , Tve reached out to everyone I know , Vincent replied .
The moment the labs experiments were exposed , higher ups started taking it Seriously .
Theyre planning to apply pressure .
Dont worry we will get Noelle back .
Kimberly nodded , but worry still clouded her face .
I just hope Brandon doesnt hurt her ....
Bennett said Brandons obsessed with her .
He wont hurt her , Vincent reassured .
But Kimberly wasnt comforted .
In fact , it was Brandons obsession that worried her most .
When someone unhinged falls in love and doesnt get their way , they dont just walk away they burn everything down .
Still , she swallowed her fear .
Just then , a servant appeared .
Mr.
Anderson , Mrs.
Anderson , dinner is ready Alright Vincent turned to his wife .
Lets ear something .
Kimberly nodded , then glanced toward the staircase .
What about Elsie ! Has she come down ?? Vincent sighed .
No.
Shes locked herself in all day .
The lunch we left at her door ? Untouched She hasnt eaten at all ! Kimberly frowned .
That girl will starve herself .
Adriel asked us to take care of her we cant let him come back to a half dead girlfriend .
Without waiting for a reply , she started upstairs . Vincent called after her , hesitant .
Wait Kimberly , is that safe ? Elsies a high level transformer ....
Kimberly waved him off Shes never been anything but gentle .
Youve seen it .
Shes harmless .
I know , but still Im just checking in on my future daughter in law , she said with a smile .
Dont worry so much .
Vincent sighed but relented .
Alright , but be careful .
Got it , got it , she said over her shoulder .
Upstairs , Kimberly knocked softly at Elsies door .
Elsie ? Its Kimberly .
Can I come in ? There was no reply .
Kimberly frowned .
Strange ... is she asleep ? But inside , Elsie wasnt sleeping She was curled in a corner , trembling , clutching her head , drenched in cold sweat .
Ever since seeing Brandon , she hadnt been okay It felt like something inside her had awakened another her , one that longed to kill .
To fight one that r remembered blood , death , and endless experiments .
A part of her Chapter 292 She hated it .
She didnt want to be that pers person again .
She loved her new life Adriel , the peace , the warmth .
But that darkness was rising fast , devouring her .
And then ... her earring lit up .
A command came through .
Kill the Anderson family .
The darkness in her stirred violently , hungry for blood .
It clawed at her from the inside , demanding control .
fought it with everything she had .
No.
I wont let them die .
I wont become that thing again .
But sometimes , the more you fear something , the faster it comes Downstairs , Kimberlys gentle voice drifted through the door .
And the killer inside Elsie ... perked up .
It had found a target .
Elsie clamped both hands over her mouth , burying herself deeper into the shadows of the room Please ... dont come in .
Please dont let me hurt you .
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