Chapter 168

Soon after Stanley talked to Noelle, he reported the good news to Nicolas.

He said, "Mr. Sawyer, you need to add thirty million dollars. Thanks to me, Noelle can finally see you again. From now on, she won't hide from you anymore. You two can meet whenever you want!"

When Nicolas heard Stanley's words, the corners of his lips curled up. He was straightforward and generous. He smiled and said, "Mr. Preston, well done. I'll get Bryan to transfer 130 million dollars to you immediately."

"Fuck, 130 million dollars? Seriously?" When Stanley heard that, he was immediately shocked by Nicolas's wealth.

He had helped to straighten things out for Noelle because he didn't feel at ease about taking one hundred million dollars. It was considered a favor. However, he did not expect Nicolas to agree so readily when he casually asked for another thirty million dollars.

"How rich is Nicolas?" Stanley couldn't help but wonder, "These God-damn rich people! I can't envy him more!"

Nicolas did not care about Stanley's envy and jealousy. He continued, "You worked for me. This 130 million dollars is what you deserve."

Of course, Stanley would never reject such an unexpected fortune. He chuckled and said, "Okay, I accept this 130 million dollars. Thanks!"

Nicolas said, "Nice working with you."

Stanley smiled. "My pleasure!"

Not long after Nicolas ended the call with Stanley, Noelle called.

When seeing "Elly babe" on the screen, Nicolas's eyes were filled with gentleness and affection. Then, he picked up the call, his voice low and elegant with a smile. "Hello, Elly babe."

"Nick! I'm going to see you now. Where are you?" Noelle's excited voice immediately came from the phone.

She sounded energetic, very different from her previous listless appearance.

Although Nicolas hadn't seen her, he could already imagine her bright smile. Once again, Nicolas felt the 100 million dollars was worth it.

He wondered, "What's the point of making so much money if I can't make my girl happy?"

Nicolas told Noelle the address and said, "Come to this place. I'll wait for you."

"Got it!" Noelle nodded and smiled. "I'll take a taxi over now."

"Okay," Nicolas said.

They hung up. Nicolas was about to go to the agreed place.

Noelle put down her phone and walked to the corner of the street, ready to take a taxi. At that moment, the necklace around her neck suddenly lit up.

"Ob/?" Noelle noticed the brightness of the necklace and was stunned for a moment. She quickly retreated to an empty corner of the street.

"Hello? Brandon?" Noelle felt guilty when talking to Brandon. After all, Brandon did not want her to meet Nick, but she was about to.

Soon, Brandon's smiling voice was heard. He teased, "Noelle, why are you so nervous? Are you trying to do something bad?"

"No, nope." Noelle was in a daze.

For some reason, perhaps because of her guilty conscience, she was as timid as a quail in front of Brandon.

"So, where are you going?" Brandon asked again.

Hearing that, Noelle was slightly stunned. She pursed her lips and stammered. "I... um... well I..."

"Speak!" Brandon's tone suddenly became heavier.

Upon hearing that, Noelle's heart trembled. She was afraid and said frankly, "I'm going to see Nick now."

"See Nicolas?" Brandon chuckled "Oh, Noelle, have you forgotten what I told you?"

"Brand, I'm sorry," Noelle's voice became lower and lower because she was in the wrong.

However, Brandon said, "The mission has been canceled. In the future, if you want to see Nicolas, go ahead. I won't stop you anymore."

As soon as Brandon finished speaking, Noelle was almost stunned. She couldn't believe her ears and asked in surprise, "Brand, are you serious?"

Brandon was sure. "I am."

Noelle asked again, "Are you sure you won't stop me from seeing Nick!"

"Of course," Brandon's tone became gentle. He smiled and said, "Noelle, you are the most important to me. I don't want to make you sad."

"Oh. Brand…" As soon as she heard that, Noelle was immediately moved to tears.

At the same time, she felt extremely guilty for misinterpreting Brandon's intentions.

She thought. 'Brand is so kind. I shouldn't have hidden it from him.'

Listening to Noelle's touched voice on the other side of the communicator, Brandon's emerald eyes narrowed, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.