The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 15

“President, Mr. Sexton has been itching for you to tie the knot so he can cuddle his great–grandchildren already.”

Palmer replied with a cool detachment, “He’s already got three great–grandkids, and with his current health, he can’t even lift one.”

The youngest of the Pollack family’s great–grandchildren was five, and last year, Sexton threw his back out picking one of them up, and he was laid up in bed for two weeks.

Xander was speechless.

“Don’t be so hardheaded with Mr. Sexton. His health isn’t great, and besides, the Pollack family and the Schnabel family are well–matched. The Schnabel boys are all top–notch, and Ms. Schnabel is surely no slouch, either.

This marriage has been set for ages, decided by the Schnabel and Pollack families together. You’ve got to consider the reputation of the Schnabel family, too.”

Palmer slightly lifted his eyelids. “Zip it, or you’ll be the one marrying Ms. Schnabel.”

Xander quickly clammed up. He was fifty–three, not exactly in the marrying age bracket!

At Rising Glory Mall

Briony clutched her little purse, her eyes brimming with eagerness. “Mom, is the handkerchief we reserved finally in stock? We gotta snag it this time!”

Master Azure’s designs required not just a reservation but a mad dash to purchase.

Even with a reservation, it was just a ticket in whether you can actually buy anything is a

matter of fate.

Belinda chuckled with pride. “Of course, for my darling daughter, I’ve rallied all our servants to help nab that Master Azure design. Didn’t you say Milford’s coming with you today, sweetheart?”

Briony blushed, shyly saying, “Milford texted that he’s stuck in traffic. He’ll be late.”

Just thinking about her gentle and tall fiancé, soon to be all hers, Briony felt a surge of pride.

The Rosenbergs had a slightly higher standing than the Lamberts; Belinda had to pull all sorts of strings for the Lamberts to climb the social ladder through the Rosenbergs, but luckily, Briony has always been close with Milford since young.

The mother and daughter waited in line to enter the mall, with Briony standing on tiptoes, scanning the crowd for Milford.

There would be plenty of socialites here today; she had to keep an eye on Milford and show

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those women that such a catch was hers!

Mall, ready to get in touch with Kital, when someone blocked her path.

is that really you? I’ve missed you

Noella was puzzled.

was this nutjob?

for his soccer team when he spotted a figure

It was Noella!

my fiancée. If you’re willing.

Noella was speechless.

big, sick joke was

heart to learn you’re not Mr. Lambert’s daughter. I’ve

the heck are

I know you still resent me, but it’s pointless. You must

I know you love me!”

almost gagged on her

if you

to buy oil for the next decade; you’re greasy enough.”

pretty women, with

even had his mistresses numbered down to their height, weight, and menstrual cycles…

I can’t live without you!”

hand and slapped Milford across the

her hand into his embrace, instead took at

Milford was stunned.

hit

distance, Briony screamed, “Ahh! Noella,

she raced over. Seeing Milford holding his face, she felt a pang of

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still bugging you? She’s

looked at Noella with disgust. “What are you doing here? Didn’t you go back to Emerald County? Did you know Briony and I were coming

displayed her claim. “Sis, I know you still have eyes for Milford. but

So pretentious.

the head, go see a doctor; the cure rate for

blow her top, suddenly saw

the entrance, his usually cold

“Noella, come here.”

walked over to Beckett, and soon the mall doors closed

watching Noella’s retreating figure, wondered, “Mom, what’s going on with Noella? Who was that guy just now?

her backwater town and decided to use her pretty face to snag a rich guy! She’s really living up to her lowly fate. Briony,

turned to chat with Milford but caught

Damn that Noella!