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,

YAGE DE Bezed

for Vincent.

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

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

myself to

take anything from the Lamberts? Fat chance!

and

minutes later, he bolted out of the study, sweating

heck are my papers? That’s the bid

panic. “Did anyone go into your study? Briony and I just got back. We haven’t been in

off.

snake! She must’ve swiped it. Is she trying to get

we do now? Should we

public. If Vincent called the cops, Noella would be in hot water, but he would be the one embarrassed. If word got out,

of Noella first and make her hand it over. If we push her too far, and she runs off to our rivals

I

was about to spill the beans, and clammed

1. up.

so wrapped up in the bid that he

Imperial West Hospital.

out of Marcel’s ward, she spotted

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leaning against it, painting a

“Please.”

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

Palmer was speechless.

car’s a bit rough around the edges. The platform won’t approve

the car had seen better days. Most Imperial City Uber drivers had nicer rides, and

up, his scent of sandalwood enveloping her, making even the dust in the

do it myself.

this car’s seat belt is a bit fiddly.

did not know

car upgrade have to do with

he never showed up at the bar. It was his brother

Turns out Abyssal Organization has some

the Abyssal Organization. Why share it with me?”

lips curled into a smooth smile. “Why not? When I

Heart?

turned away, feeling a bit

what Obelisk has on

bite and have a proper chat.”

restaurant that oozed romance from every

joint was a real wallet–buster; you wouldn’t