Chapter 36 Hey , did you hear ? The record breaking winner this time was a petite girl , and apparently , shes super cute .
I saw bert Shes like a real life doll absolutely stunning No way ! Is she really that pretty ! Think she flirted her way through the game ? Actually , people suspected cheating and demanded footage .
Guess what happened ! What Turns out , shes a beast .
On the seventh floor , there was this two meter tall bodybuilder .
The guy charged at her , and she took him down with a single shoulder throw .
No way ! Yep .
That dude weighs at least 300 pounds , and she flipped him like it was nothing .
Thats insane .
Im genuinely impressed Leia and Connor sat in the waiting area after being eliminated , waiting for Noelle and Harley to come down .
As players filed in , the buzz about Noelles performance filled the air .
Leia sat stiffly , her face frozen as if someone had stolen her sense of reality .
Noelle really he Could really be that good ? Leia thought .
The final results confirmed two winners : Noelle , with a record breaking time of 15 minutes and 2 seconds , and Harley , clocking in at and 52 seconds When the game officially ended , Noelle and Harley emerged from the elevator together .
Noelle was carrying a gleaming gold trophy , bouncing happily .
She practically radiated joy .
401 minutes Harley walked beside her , exuding his usual cool demeanor .
But his head was tilted slightly , his gaze never leaving Noelle .
The subtle smile on his lips betrayed a warmth that made his interest clear .
Harley , Noelle , youre finally back ! Connor sprang to his feet , waving at them .
Connor Sorry to keep you waiting Noelle replied , her voice bright and sunny as she smiled at him .
* Noelle , youre amazing , Connor gushed .
Fifteen minutes to clear all fifteen floors ? Youre the fastest player in the history of The Escape .
Im in Noelle tilted her chin up proudly .
Of course ! Im super awesome She wasnt the type t to downplay her achievements .
Compliments were like fuel to her fire she thrived on them .
Leia , meanwhile , seethed internally .
Whats there to brag about ? Sure , Noelle might have some physical talent , but she was so tacky about it .
There wasnt a shred of grace or decorum in her behavior .
Noelle , now that weve finished this game , should we check out another activity ? Harley asked , his tone warm .
Sure ! Noelle nodded enthusiastically Leia couldnt hold back .
Wait , youre playing more ? she blasted .
Harley turned his cold gaze on hier .
If youre tired , feel free to rest , Leias chest tightened at his dismissive tone , but she forced a smile and said softly , You misunderstood me , Harley .
Im not tired ; Im just worried about Noelle .
Shes already climbed fifteen floors I dont want her to overdo it Really ? Harleys lips curved into a mocking smile .
He didnt believe her for a second .
9:28 АМ Chapter 36 Leia batted her lashes innocently .
Of course ! Noelle is my sister .
Im just looking out for her .
Connor chimed in .
Leias right .
Noelle might be tough , but shes still a girl .
Its better to rest a bit before starting another game .
Connor looked at Leia with admiration and said , Leia , youre a girl after all .
Youre more thoughtful than us boys .
Leia shot Connor a grateful smile , then turned to Noelle .
What do you think , Noelle ? Tim fine either way .
Noelle replied nonchalantly .
She suddenly perked up and handed her phone to Harley .
Harley , can you take a picture of me ? Harley blinked , caught off guard .
Uh , sure .
Noelle struck a simple pose : holding her trophy in one hand and flashing a peace sign with the other .
It was a cliche , but her radiant smile and doll- like features made the shot irresistibly cute .
Harleys heart skipped .
She was adorable .
Is it done ? Noelle asked .
Harley snapped back to reality and clicked the shutter .
Yeah , got it .
Let me see ! Noelle ran over , beaming as she reviewed the photo .
Wow , Harley , youre such a good photographer ! Harley stared at her , speechless .
How is she getting cuter by the second ? Connor leaned in , grinning .
Noelle , taking a picture to commemorate your win No Noelle replied cheerfully .
I just want to show Nick my trophy .
The atmosphere shifted .
Nick Connor repeated .
Oh , you mean Nicolas You guys seem close .
Harleys expression darkened .
Leia seized the moment .
Linking arms with Noelle , she giggled and said , Oh , Connor , you dont know the half of it .
Noelle is crazy about Nicolas .
Dad wasnt keen on their engagement , but Noelle insisted on marrying him Connor looked uneasy .
He glanced at Harley , whose clenched fists and stormy expression screamed displeasure .
Harleys voice cut through the tension like a blade .
Noelle , do you really like Nicolas that much ? Super like ! Noelle chirped without hesitation , her eyes sparkling .
Is that so ? But from what I know , Nicolas has had plenty of women around him .
It seems like hes never been without one Although Harley wasnt very close to Nicolas , his reputation as a ladies man was well known in Reniam City .
So ? Noelle tilted her head , genuinely confused .
Doesnt that bother you ! Dont you think hes … dirty ? Harley ey asked bluntly .
Noelle blinked .
Dirty ? Thats easy .
Just clean him up .
Harley .
Conor , and Leia were speechless .
Before anyone could recover , Noelles phone buzzed .
It was Nicolas .
Nicolas : [ Elly , are you at Star Club ? ] Noelle : [ Wow , Nick ! How did you know ? ] 9:28 AM ch Chapter 36 Nicolas : [ That trophy in your hand only escape game winners get that .
] Noelle : [ Youre so smart , Nick ! You figured it out right away : Nicolas [ Nothing smart about it .
I own Star Club .
Of course Id know .
] Noelle .
[ This is your place ! Nicolas [ Still there ? ] Noelle : [ Yep ! ] No wonder Nicolas : Is that so ? Im here too , do you want to come over ? ] Noelle : [ Yes ! Nick , where are you ? Im coming to find you ] Nicolas : [ Come find me in the lobby .
Bryan will bring you up .
Noelle : [ Great ! Noelle tucked her phone away , her eyes sparkling .
Nicks here ! Im gonna go find him .

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You guys have fun ! Connor gaped .
Wait , youre leaving ? Uh huh ! Bye bye ! Noelle waved , already dashing off Noelle was always someone who did things her own way , and now that her mind was completely on Nicolas , she didnt care about what the others thought .
Without a second thought , she bolted for the door , waving as she ran .
Tim off , bye ! Before her words even finished , she was already a blur , disappearing in the blink of an eye .
Harley and the others were l left standing there in stunned silence .
Leia was overjoyed .
Finally , shes gone .
Feigning concern , she turned to Harley .
With Noelle gone , its just us now , Harley .
Shall we keep playing ? But Harley wasnt having it .
His voice was icy as he said .
Play by yourself .
I have something to do .
Without sparing her another glance , he left .
Leia stood frozen , her smile faltering as fury boiled beneath her polite façade .
Elsewhere in Star Club , Bryan led Noelle to a grand conference room .
As the doors opened , Nicolas stepped out , surrounded by an entourage .
Spotting him .
Noelles eyes lit up like fireworks .
Without hesitation , she sprinted toward him and threw herself into his arms .
Nick she exclaimed , hugging him tightly in front of everyone ,