The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

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“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,

old lady left some dough for Horta in sacs YAGE DE Bezed the

clicked for Vincent.

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

All that foot should be Brionys. She’s the Lambert’s flesh and blood. Why should Noella get

ring myself to make her cough up

take anything from the Lamberts? Fat

and headed upstairs

minutes later, he bolted out of the study,

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

anyone go into your study? Briony and I just

Noella took off.

grinding his teeth. “That little snake! She must’ve swiped it. Is she

do now? Should we

too many secrets to go public. If Vincent called the cops, Noella would be in hot water, but he would be the one embarrassed. If word got out, he could kiss

make her hand it over. If we push her too far, and she runs

brat! I knew I should

mid–sentence, realizing she was about to spill

1. up.

for her, Vincent was so wrapped up in the bid that he didn’t catch

Imperial

Marcel’s ward, she spotted a familiar car

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sun cast its glow on the black car and the dashing man leaning against it, painting a picture of worldly charm.

“Please.”

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

Palmer was speechless.

around the edges. The platform won’t

Imperial City Uber drivers had nicer rides, and with Palmer’s unique situation, getting approved was tricky.

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

do

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

not know what to

did his car upgrade have to do

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

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

from the Abyssal Organization. Why share it with me?” Abyssal and Obelisk, two assassin groups that were like

When I do things I follow my

Heart?

feeling a

share what Obelisk has on Thorpe

grab a bite and

that oozed romance

well, the joint was a real wallet–buster; you wouldn’t get out of there for less