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,

reckon the old lady left some dough for Horta in sacs YAGE DE Bezed the bucket? How

for Vincent.

had a soft spot for Hoella. No way she’d leave this wild without leaving a little something behind. If Noella managed to snag Jasper,

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

folks a ring myself to make her cough up every penny, it’s

they could take anything from the Lamberts? Fat chance!

his mind and headed upstairs to

bolted out of the study,

the bid proposal our company needs. It’s top priority!”

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

day Noella took off.

slapped his forehead, grinding his teeth. “That little snake! She must’ve swiped it.

do we do now? Should we call

many secrets to go public. If Vincent called the cops, Noella would be in hot water, but he

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

treacherous little brat! I

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

1. up.

was so wrapped up in the bid that he didn’t catch her slip–up.

City, Imperial West

spotted a

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the dashing man leaning against it, painting a picture of worldly

“Please.”

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

Palmer was speechless.

edges. The platform won’t approve it, and you

the car had seen better days. Most Imperial City Uber drivers had nicer rides, and with Palmer’s unique situation, getting approved was

up, his scent of sandalwood

do it myself.

a bit fiddly. My apologies. I’ll work hard to

not know what

have to do with her?

her face, speaking coolly. “Thorpe skipped town. Actually, he never showed up at the bar. It was his

guys found out, too. Turns out Abyssal Organization has some dirt on Thorpe. Wanna

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

not? When I do things I follow my heart, not the rules.”

Heart?

feeling a bit awkward.

Obelisk has

let’s grab a bite and have

center and picked out a revolving restaurant that oozed romance from every brick; all

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