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“No need. I’m already on my way back,” Noelle replied.
“So early?” Sebastian sounded a little surprised, but he didn’t press. He just said, “I’ll wait for you.”
After hanging up, Noelle opened her eyes and watched the city lights slide past the window. She let out a quiet breath.
Blood ties can’t be cut clean. But family affection… maybe you really can’t force it.
At least now I understand one thing. In that so–called “home,” not everyone welcomes my return.
That’s fine.
I’ve long since gotten used to standing on my own.
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At least I still have Grandpa, my uncles, Sebastian, Lucas, Serena, Alliance 749, and friends like Eleanor and Quinna, who are genuinely happy for me.
As for the rest–if they’re not sincere, I don’t need them either.
When Noelle got back to Melrose Manor, Sebastian was waiting at the door. He didn’t ask a single question. He just pulled her into
his arms.
Noelle leaned against him, burying her face in his chest, breathing in his cool, clean scent. Her mood finally eased a little.
“Honey…”
“Yeah?”
“I didn’t really eat much today. I’m kinda hungry again. I want the pasta you make!”
Sebastian chuckled softly. “Alright. I’ll make them now.”
He turned and went into the kitchen, tied on an apron, and started making pasta for her.
Noelle leaned against the kitchen doorway, watching him, warmth slowly filling her eyes,
“Mr. and Mrs. Menzie!”
Suddenly, Abe rushed in, clearly flustered. “Something happened with Viola!
“We just got word. Viola… was bailed out. A huge fine and compensation were paid, and all the paperwork’s in order. The police
had no choice but to release her.”
Sebastian’s gaze instantly turned cold. “Who bailed her out? Where did she get that kind of money?”
Noelle’s expression darkened as well.
Abe continued, “The party who posted bail is very discreet. We haven’t identified them yet. But the funds were real and transferred fast. It looks like this was prepared in advance. Viola’s charges had room to maneuver legally. Before, it was pressure from the Guzmans plus solid evidence that kept her locked in. Now someone’s willing to throw money at the problem, and they moved quickly…”
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Legally speaking, as long as the money was paid, Viola could indeed be released on bail.
The problem was that she shouldn’t have had that money in the first place. No one expected she’d be able to get out.
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“Girl’s like a cockroach–hard to kill.” Noelle laughed softly. “Didn’t see that coming. She’s got more backing than we thought.”
She’s out again, after being slammed down over and over.
Interesting.
“Keep digging,” Sebastian said coldly. “Watch Viola closely. Who she meets. Where she goes.”
“Got it!”
Saturday arrived.
It was finally the day of Mick’s concert.
The Kingstowne stop of Mick’s world tour was being held at a stadium that could hold tens of thousands.
The concert didn’t start until 7 p.m. Noelle left at 5 p.m.
Sebastian wanted to go with her, but Noelle turned him down.
“If you go, Mr. Menzie, they won’t have any fun. Have you ever seen students enjoy themselves with an instructor tagging along?” She wagged a finger at him.
Sebastian laughed helplessly. “Alright, alright. I won’t go. Have fun. Buy whatever you want to eat. Tonight’s on me.”
“Deal!”
Noelle stopped by Alliance 749 first to check on Serena, then headed to the stadium. It wasn’t far, so she didn’t drive and decided to walk.
“Ah!”
All of a sudden, the roar of an engine mixed with a woman’s scream tore through the air.
Noelle looked up.
A flashy pink–and–purple sports car, wild and aggressive in design, was barreling forward like a runaway horse, ignoring traffic rules and the dense crowd as it sped up from the bike lane,
At the same time, a little girl–maybe five or six years old–clutching a teddy bear was distracted by the noise around her. She didn’t notice the car as she skipped toward the bike lane to chase after a balloon drifting away.
“Watch out!” cries rang out from all around.
The sports car didn’t slow down at all. It was about to hit the child.
Noelle’s eyes sharpened.
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