Chapter 308

Before she could even gather her thoughts, Eleanor was hoisted over Nolan's broad shoulder.

A sharp gasp escaped her lips as she thrashed, fists hammering against his back. "Nolan! Are you insane?Put me down! What about Lillian? What if she's left alone?"

He didn't respond, his long strides carrying her out of the bar. He paused only long enough to send a quick text to Ryland.

Lillian stirred, blinking groggily.

When she saw Nolan lug Eleanor away, her face lit up. "He actually forcibly took her! Oh my God, I love it!"

She grabbed a pillow, flopped back, and immediately passed out again.

Nolan carried Eleanor to his car, setting her into the passenger seat with ease. Before starting the engine, he spoke coolly. "I've already informed Ryland. You should be worrying about yourself, not your friend."

The engine roared to life, and the car raced toward Regal Heights.

Once they were inside, the master bedroom door swung open on a sharp kick.

Nolan didn't give Eleanor a moment to react before pressing her onto the bed.

What followed was a storm of kisses-fierce, relentless, and all-consuming.

Eleanor felt herself suffocating under his intensity.

How.could she remain so distant with him yet laugh and flirt with other men at a bar?

He had waited for her and explained himself, and still she hadn't believed him.

Instead, she had chosen to trust Lillian's drunken chatter.

The idea that she could be acting like this in front of another man sparked a jealousy in Nolan that he couldn't contain.

"You're impossible," he murmured, his hand brushing her skin, breath hot against her ear. "How am 1supposed to handle you,huh?"

Eleanor, flustered from being carried and cornered like this, bristled.

Impossible? She hadn't done anything to provoke this.

If anyone had been at fault, it was Nolan, for ignoring her while keeping another woman company.

Yet now he acted as if she were the guilty one.

Anger flared within her. She twisted her headto dodge his lips.

Nolan's eyes darkened. He cupped her chin, tilting her head back, and kissed her again, harder this time,as if to claim her completely.

Eleanor felt overwhelmed, almost breathless under his intensity.

Just as she began to lose herself, a sudden shiver pulled her back to reality.

Summoning a strength she didn't know she had, she pushed him away, quickly got dressed, and stepped off the bed.

Standing over him, she glared at Nolan, whose eyes still burned with desire.

"What do you think I am?" she asked, her voice shaking faintly.

Nolan noticed the small quiver and quickly stood up, wrapping her in his arms.

His chin rested lightly on her shoulder, his warm breath brushing her neck. "I... I just lost it," he muttered."Seeing him near you... it got to me."

Eleanor gently wrenched herself free, her eyes calm but firm.

"I was simply having a drink with him,"she said evenly. "And you couldn't handle it? Do you even realize how painful it's been watching you and Elora act like some perfect little couple all these past few days?" There was nothing going on between Elora and him, yet he couldn't deny he had been distant with Eleanor.

"I'm sorry," he said, earnest and earnestly. "I won't let anyone come between us again. If Elora bothers you,I'll make sure she stays away.Always."

Eleanor hesitated, her thoughts darkening.

Elora wasn't just a name. She was a problem.

Memories of how Nolan used to treat her clawed at her patience.

"I saw her at the mall a few days ago. She was helping Ady pick out shoes. You know exactly what that means."

Elora's fragile recovery had kept her homebound. It was impossible that she wandered the mall,accompanied by Ady. Even the butler hadn't said a word about any trips.

After pausing to think, Nolan spoke cautiously. "Are you sure it was her? Could it have been someone else?"Eleanor's lips curled into a brief, bitter smile. She didn't speak further. "It's late. I should go," she said,already reaching for her coat.

Nolan rushed after her, feeling as if her leaving was also taking her heart away.

But before he could take another step, his phone buzzed urgently. Hector's voice came through, sharp and anxious.

"Sir! There's trouble! Your father just arrived with a lawyer and several family members. He's demanding your grandfather divide the assets immediately. The security you arranged has been completely neutralized."

Without a second thought, Nolan bolted, leaving the room.