The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 25

Palmer, even when he was throwing punches, was all grace and poise – it was like he had choreographed each hit, explosive power and alll

Noella was a bit dazed.

For the first time in her life, someone stood up for her!

Ever since Old Mrs. Lambert passed away, there had been no one in the Lambert family on her side.

Every time she bumped into Milford, even if Noella hadn’t done a thing, Belinda would openly mock her and then find an excuse to lock her up at home, sending Briony off on a date with Milford.

Even back when Briony was just the nanny’s daughter, she got the royal treatment in the Lambert family, way better than Noella ever did.

She never cared about Milford and Briony anyway.

Old Mrs. Lambert once held her hand, saying tenderly and said, “My dear girl, you deserve the best man, someone who would protect you unconditionally.”

Watching Palmer straighten his sleeves, Noella felt her cheeks inexplicably heating up!

Palmer looked down, his scent of sandalwood closing in on Noella’s breath, his magnetic voice resonating softly, “Did I scare you? Sorry, I just couldn’t hold back.” He was a bit on edge, momentarily forgetting that the girl before him was not just any young lady, but a top international hitwoman!

“Thank you.

“That guy just now, who was he?”

Noella’s expression was cool, “Just some trash, not important.”

“He said he was your fiancé.

Noella shrugged, “I wasn’t that blind.”

A flicker of delight crossed Palmer’s eyes. Even though he knew that guy had nothing to do with her, hearing her deny it still sent a wave of joy through him.

“Thorpe and Toxic Monarch must have gone to the private rooms. Let’s head over.”

Noella nodded, bending down to pick up the ruby cufflink Palmer had dropped, and handed it to him. But Palmer extended his hand, the empty cuff dangling in front of Noella, mischief sparkling in his eyes.

a bit too intimate, but after Palmer had just stood up for her, she couldn’t just brush him

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her head to fasten his cufflink. Her fingers were cool to the

the private rooms. Noella could walk just fine. Why was

sniper she was, not a callus in sight, warm to

crowded, and I don’t want you to get lost from me. Sorry for being abrupt.” He said ‘sorry‘. but the smile never left Palmer’s lips!

of

by several bodyguards, the severe pain leaving him unable to move an

What a little

was hit way too hard! Once he found out who that man was,

lover pay with

strong flashlight beam shone into the alley from the entrance, the hobos who were sitting in the corner quickly ran over and spilled everything Milford said to Beckett.

eyes gleamed with malice! This bastard dared to covet his sister and

at the mall. If he had, Noella wouldn’t have been kidnapped and suffered

lips curling slightly as he said,

dozen thugs swarmed in! Milford’s screams and pleas

stood in the shadows, lighting a cigar. Amid the swirling smoke, his handsome face was filled with

were inaccessible to the average bar–goer, where a bottle of champagne

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waiter stopped Palmer and Noella, as all the guests with reservations for the evening had arrived, but these two exuded an air

card, and the waiter hurried to verify it. “Mr. Pollack, please come in.

room. The guests from earlier are in that room; they’re

“Mr. Thorpe is

and led

you come

would he have a

his demeanor warm as a gentle breeze, with not a hint

has a room here. I had many missions in the country last year, so this

her own private room in this bar too! She was

burly men in black suits and sunglasses on the lookout, wary of everyone passing by,

you? Get out of