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,

sacs YAGE DE Bezed the bucket? How else could she have cut loose so

for

No way she’d leave this wild without leaving a little something behind. If

foot should be Brionys. She’s

to make her cough up every penny, it’s all

they could take anything from the Lamberts?

mind and headed upstairs to his

bolted out of

bid proposal our company needs.

I just got back. We haven’t been in there. When

took off. Haven’t

must’ve swiped it. Is she trying to

Should we

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

get ahold of Noella first and make her hand it over. If we push her too far, and

treacherous little brat! I knew I

mid–sentence, realizing she was about to spill the beans, and clammed

1. up.

up in the bid that he didn’t catch her

Imperial

spotted a familiar car parked at the hospital

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car and the dashing man leaning against it, painting a picture of worldly charm. His faint smile tugged at

“Please.”

get any other fares? Why do you always end up picking me up?”

Palmer was speechless.

a bit rough around the edges. The platform won’t approve it, and you

City Uber drivers had

scent of

do it

course, it’s just this car’s seat belt is a bit fiddly. My apologies. I’ll work hard

know what to

his car upgrade have to do with

the flush creeping over her face, speaking coolly. “Thorpe skipped town. Actually, he never showed up at

Turns out Abyssal Organization has some dirt on Thorpe. Wanna take

Organization. Why share it with me?” Abyssal and Obelisk, two assassin groups

not? When I do things

Heart?

away, feeling a bit awkward.

I’ll share what Obelisk has

let’s grab a bite and have a proper chat.”

picked out a revolving restaurant that

was a real wallet–buster; you wouldn’t get out of there