The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 3

Briony was freaking out that If things got too heated, Noella might bail on leaving.

“Mom, I’ll hit the mall with you later to chill you out. I heard that Master Azure’s new fall collection is out, and if we’re late, It’ll be sold out. You know Master Azure’s stuff is always priceless.-

Briony was secretly thrilled at the thought of Noella having zilch to do with these high–society luxuries, maybe even having to get up at dawn to feed the chickens. She couldn’t help but smirk, her eyes landing on the car at the door. Suddenly, she gasped.

“Yikes, what’s up with that car…”

Everyone looked where she was pointing.

Briony had never seen such a casual sedan before.

The car was pitch black with zero bling, and the logo was something Briony had never laid eyes on – definitely not a luxury brand or anything.

Moreover, the car was filthy as hell, caked in dust so thick it almost had a matte finish.

The idea that this vehicle might’ve rolled straight out of some chicken coop in Emerald County, possibly with chicken poop still on the tires, disgusted the Lambert family, causing them to recoil and step back in revulsion.

Talk about embarrassing!

The driver hopped out, his gaze scanning until it landed on Noella.

In an instant, he knew she was the one he was there for!

Her face, a dead ringer for Mrs. Schnabel’s, was unforgettable at a glance- captivating and clear, as if she had stepped out of a painting, impossible to look away from.

The driver bowed. “Miss, welcome home! The lord and lady have a special status and couldn’t come to get you, the one and only Miss in the family, themselves. We hope you aren’t upset about it. We’ve got a welcome home bash ready for you. Unfortunately, we got caught in a dust storm on the way here, so we didn’t have time to wash the car.”

Noella couldn’t figure out the car’s brand either, but it looked kinda familiar.

Wasn’t Emerald County supposed to be some backwater? Why was there even a car?

Her family seemed different from what she’d imagined.

“The one and only Miss? Thought I had an elder sister?”

“Yes, you’re the only daughter of the young master and his lady. Old Lady Schnabel said no matter what, you’re the only true Miss of the family! The other young masters and misses have no objections. From now on, at home, your word is law! I’m Wren, the lord’s driver. This is his

personal car. Everyone’s stoked for you to come home!”

spoke with sincere earnestness, his face sporting the honest grin typical

not to upset Noella, he explained everything

seemed different from Vincent’s

too much, I’ll get

didn’t know how much luggage Noella had, but figured

time he helped a lady from the family move, even her stuffed animals had to come along – took

the car, simply stating. “No need. Let’s go.”

was a bit stunned,

and she spoke just like the

do you have any other orders? Your folks told me to

to toe

with droplets, and the water had a weird smell to

this how they welcome

clapped her

you there. Thought I’d give your car a quick rinse,

Wren was gobsmacked!

she dirtied his clothes, but he also still had the Schnabel

a hefty network, all down the

ended up deciding on resources to lend the Lambert

it was

he wasn’t mad, gave

hurried out to smooth things

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have such a dirty car rolling up to

ride was too filthy for

documents,

this is our family’s gift to you, for taking good care of the miss all these

Belinda snickered.

guy in front of her must

dusty, no–name clothes, probably just came from working the fields.

farmer, his face flushed from the highland air, calling Noella ‘miss‘ – pure Mary Sue stuff. Belinda searched but found zilch on the car – it had to be

for show.

got to take Briony to get her custom fall fashion. We’ll be late!”

Vincent back inside, slamming the

in his hand, thought, the gift never made it. Guess

These people…

they didn’t seem to care much for the