The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 34

“Milford, what should I do?”

“Just sneak into Vincent’s study, find a certain document, and bring it to me. Briony, the future of the Lambert and Rosenberg families is in our hands. You wouldn’t want to see me down in the dumps, right?”

Briony hesitated. She didn’t have the clearance to enter Vincent’s study.

“Briony, don’t you want to marry me? Once this hiccup is out of the way, I can get you a rock the size of a pigeon’s egg. Come on, just like last time, swipe Vincent’s papers for me. You got this.”

A rock the size of a pigeon’s egg! Briony’s eyes lit up like a Christmas tree.

“Alright! I’ll nab it for you! Just wait, Milford!”

Milford grabbed Briony’s hand, his lips curling into a broad grin. “I’ll be waiting!”

As soon as visiting hours at the ICU ended, Briony left with her head turning back three steps at a time, heart heavy with reluctance.

Her father had been all for her marrying Milford in double–quick time. He would surely back her up on this. Once the Rosenberg family crisis blew over, she could spill the beans to her dad.

At the Lambert Mansion

Briony tiptoed into Vincent’s study and, amid a mountain of paperwork, she pinpointed the document Milford had mentioned and made off with it, careful as a cat burglar.

Her heart was racing like a drum roll! Just the thought of soon becoming Milford’s bride made her feel like she was floating on cloud nine!

Too bad her bliss was a no–go show for Noella, who would be green with envy if she caught.

wind of it!

Belinda lounged on the couch, soaking up a massage from the nanny.

She felt like she had been put through the wringer just thinking about the stint she had had to endure in the clink because of that little stinker Noella.

“Where’s Briony?“.

“The young miss is visiting Mr. Rosenberg at the hospital.”

“That’s good. At least Briony knows the score: She better clinch that marriage deal with the Rosenberg family. Once she’s in, she’ll be living the life of Riley! As for that little stinker Noella…”

Belinda’s thoughts took a sharp turn. She shot up and found Vincent watering the garden,

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dragging him over to sit down,

left some dough for Horta in sacs YAGE DE Bezed the bucket? How else could she

for

spot for Hoella. No way she’d leave this wild without leaving a

“That’s not on. All that foot should be Brionys. She’s the Lambert’s flesh and blood. Why

myself to make her cough up

from

made up his mind and headed upstairs to his

later, he bolted out

my papers? That’s the bid proposal our company needs. It’s top

“Did anyone go into your study? Briony and I just got

same day Noella took off. Haven’t glanced

must’ve

do now? Should we call

the cops, Noella would be in hot water, but he would be the one embarrassed. If word got out, he could kiss his

over. If we push her too far, and

little brat! I knew I

she was about to spill

1. up.

up in the bid that he didn’t

City, Imperial West Hospital.

out of Marcel’s ward, she spotted a familiar car parked at the hospital

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dashing man leaning against it, painting

“Please.”

frowning slightly. “Can’t you get any other fares? Why do you always end up

Palmer was speechless.

bit rough around the edges. The platform

City Uber drivers had nicer

close enough to help Noella buckle up, his scent of sandalwood enveloping her, making even the dust in the air

can do it myself.

seat belt is a bit fiddly. My apologies. I’ll work hard to upgrade to a better one.”

know what to say.

upgrade have to do

skipped town. Actually, he never showed up at the bar. It was his brother who

Turns out Abyssal Organization has some dirt on Thorpe. Wanna take a look together?”

Why share it with me?” Abyssal and Obelisk, two assassin groups that were like cats and dogs!

into a smooth smile. “Why not? When I do

Heart?

away, feeling a

I’ll share what Obelisk has on Thorpe too.”

case, let’s grab a bite and have a

into the city center and picked out a revolving restaurant that oozed romance from every brick; all lit up with

wouldn’t get out of there for