Chapter 693
How can we not be there for Sophie since she’s already in our social circle? Sophie’s problem is our problem too, and we’ll do whatever it takes to support her!
“Thanks,” Tristan replied. Though he did not view Nicholas as a threat, having additional people around would bolster his confidence in handling the psycho.
“Don’t mention it. We’re like brothers.” Sean and him fist-bumped. I’ll do anything for my brothers.
They had grown up together since childhood, so naturally, they had a deep bond.
Meanwhile, Alex felt something was not quite right but could not put his finger on it. His eye had been twitching nonstop since he woke up this morning.
Upon noticing the expression on his face, Nicholas could not help but frown. “Can you stop walking back and forth? What’s wrong with you, Alex? You’ve been with me for years, so you must have seen all kinds of situations. Why are you acting like this?”
Nicholas did not believe Tristan could do anything to him. I’ve yet to seek revenge against him for taking a shot at me! If he comes now, I can seize the opportunity to avenge myself!
“I’ll arrange the flight, Mr. Nicholas. We should leave the country as soon as possible. You can do anything you wish once we reach Anglandur,” Alex uttered.
“All right then!” Anglandur would feel more like home to him since it was his stronghold. “Go and make the necessary arrangements!”
Nicholas was eager to see Sophie, even though he knew she had no interest in seeing him.
Despite this, he believed she would forget all about Tristan once he took her to the hypnotist. She’ll then fall in love with me.
With that thought in mind, Nicholas could envision the picture-perfect future he and Sophie would have together. He swore to treat Sophie well and make her the happiest woman in the world. We’ll live happily ever after for sure. I love her.
When Nicholas realized Arius was in the room with Sophie, he could not help but knit his brows. “Arius, I need you to leave the room. I want to talk to Sophie.”
“I’ll not leave. Say what you want to say. I want to stay here to keep Sophie company,” Arius replied boldly, as he felt safe being around Sophie.
His response left Nicholas speechless.
Nicholas clenched his hands into fists. D*mn you, Arius. Do you really think I dare not hit you?
Arius felt a surge of satisfaction upon noticing how furious the other man was.
“That’s enough. Get out of the room right now!” Nicholas raised his voice.
Sophie’s immobility could put Arius at a disadvantage if Nicholas were to attack him physically.
“Fine! I’ll leave the room if you want me to, but it doesn’t mean I’m weak,” Arius asserted. I’m not afraid of anything!
Sophie did not pay attention to him. She just kept glaring at Nicholas. “Nicholas, I have nothing to talk to you about. You should just let me go!”
She would not have wasted her energy talking to him had she not sustained injuries. I would have let my fists do the talking if I could!
“Sophie, could you please try not to be hostile toward me? I did everything with your best interests in mind.” All Nicholas wanted was for her to talk to him nicely.
“Nicholas, you brought me here against my will, yet you expect me to talk to you nicely? Am I a fool to you?” Sophie exclaimed.
Nicholas gazed into her eyes obsessively. “You should be falling for me, Sophie.”
Sophie was bereft of words upon hearing that.
Realizing he was not receptive to anything she said, she decided to keep mum. I’ll wait for Tristan to rescue me. I’m not wasting my breath anymore!
Upon noticing the cold shoulder that Sophie gave him, Nicholas walked to her bed. “I instructed Alex to make the necessary arrangements, and we should be leaving this place in no time. We’ll fly to a place where no one knows us and live happily together. I’ll not return to the Sable family, and you’ll forget about Tristan. Sounds good?”
Nicholas, who had an immense fondness for Sophie, spoke to her in a pleading tone.
Sophie knitted her brows. This man has gone crazy.
She knew there was no point talking to someone out of his mind as he would never listen to a word she said anyway.
Nicholas ordered his men to bring forward a wheelchair. He then carried her, placed her on it, and covered her legs with a blanket.
“It’s snowing now. You like to see the snow, right? I’ll take you out now,” Nicholas said.
Without checking for her agreement, he took her out of the room in the wheelchair.
Arius, who had been waiting outside, immediately stopped them from leaving when he saw Nicholas wheel her out of the room.
“What are you doing, Nicholas? Sophie is not feeling well, and it’s so cold outside. Are you trying to make her feel worse?” Arius uttered. Sophie will never fall for a man like this! It’s so unfortunate that she’s stuck with him!
“Arius, I’m doing you a favor by looking after you, but that doesn’t give you the right to disturb us. So, I suggest you back off. If you don’t, you’re going to regret it.”
Except for Sophie, Nicholas had little tolerance for interacting with others. When my patience wears thin, don’t hold me accountable for not exhibiting mercy toward him.
“Nicholas, I’m not afraid of you.” The handsome Arius grimaced at his words. Don’t even try to threaten me!
At that point, Alex came over and stood in front of Arius.
“That’s enough. Arius, I’m fine. I wish to go out to get some fresh air too. Don’t worry about me,” Sophie said. She did that to protect Arius because she knew he was no match for Alex.
Arius was rendered speechless.
Whenever situations like this arose, Arius regretted not having learned how to fight. Otherwise, he could have been on equal footing with his opponents. It’s really uncomfortable to feel this way.
Nicholas pushed Sophie’s wheelchair out of the house, where heavy snow was falling. The breathtakingly beautiful scene reminded Nicholas of the day they first met. “Sophie, do you remember the first time we met? It was also on such a snowy day. And the snow on the ground was stained red with blood.”
He already found her attractive. Perhaps, even then, he was already captivated by her beauty, though he did not realize it at that time. If only I had known earlier, she would have fallen for me, and things
wouldn’t be the way they are now.
Sophie had no idea how obsessed Nicholas was with her back then.
Nicholas was just a passing acquaintance to her, and she had no romantic feelings for him. She could not understand the depth of his love for her.
In fact, the snowy sight evoked memories of a winter’s day in Jipsdale when she and Tristan bore witness to a similar beauty. He must be on his way here now, right? It seems that a violent clash is now inevitable.
At that point, Sophie could only pray for the safety of Tristan and his men.
“Did you hear what I said, Sophie? You don’t even care, do you?” Nicholas felt helpless upon seeing how indifferent Sophie was to his words. I just want her to love me!
