The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 42

Up on the second floor of Serene Haven, Noella was getting dolled up.

The Schnabel family had roped in a top international makeup squad to primp Noella to perfection.

“Miss, your face is just drop–dead gorgeous, and that figure? Outta this world! Skinniest waist I’ve ever measured!”

“Oh boy! She’s like the final masterpiece from the Goddess of Creation herself! My mug in comparison? Just a slapdash clay pinch from the Goddess.”

In the vanity mirror, a touch of makeup graced Noella’s face, her stunning beauty even breathtaking, difficult to even look away from!

Sienna was over the moon. “Baby, you’re a knockout! A chip off the old block!”

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Yvonne sauntered in from outside, handing over her phone. “Mom, Grandma’s on the line for you.”

Ashlyn’s booming voice blasts from the receiver. “Noella, why aren’t you here taking care of me today? Get yourself to the hospital, pronto!”

Sienna was grinning through gritted teeth. “Mom, it’s Noella’s birthday bash today. We’ve got a whole lineup of blue–blooded pals to meet later. There’s no time for the hospital. How about I set you up with twenty caregivers instead?”

“Caregivers can’t hold a candle to your own flesh and blood! If Noella’s too good for this old hag, just spit it out.”

Sienna could barely keep the smile on her face!

Noella chimed in cool as a cucumber, “Yep, too good.”

“Ha! Knew it! You think you’re too good for me! But tough luck! As long as you’re a Schnabel, I’m your grandma! Drop whatever it is you’re doing, and come to the hospital today! Otherwise, I’ll spill to the press about your ungrateful ways, saying you’re unfit to be a Schnabel!”

Ashlyn huffed, “Don’t think I don’t know you swiped my prayer beads, you uncultured bastard…” Sienna fired back, “Mom, Noella is the real deal, my own flesh and blood, Dad’s beloved granddaughter. What’s this ‘bastard‘ talk? That’s way out of line!”

“I don’t care. Her manners are lacking, even snatching my prayer beads! Who knows what bad seed she’s picked that up from!”

Sienna almost burst into laughter.

Ashlyn wouldn’t dare bad–mouth her son Tristan; she was practically saying Sienna was the bad influence corrupting Noella!

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Yvonne was giddy with delight!

“Noella, did you really swipe Grandma’s stuff?”

was brimming with anticipation. If Noella actually did take Ashlyn’s stuff, with all

as

bracelet 100 million. and this dress is a bespoke creation by Master Azure, worth a pretty penny. I’m not

supposed to

think, I can’t help it. But

were her constant companion. She knew

not.

tags on Noella’s bling, are nearly choking on

filthy

those items, was green with

that

hospital, and weren’t back for the global. live broadcast, Yvonne would step in as the real Schnabel

contact the reporters right now and tell them how unfilial you

up with

in the room, the staff not daring to make a

this what a high–society showdown feels like? Would they

the tears,

this. Your dad and I couldn’t even have a decent wedding. My parents always thought the Schnabels were

in the dead of winter, cook and

gotten fat. Almost drove me

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tears and the sister’s woes brought

heart aching for her.

and now she’s after my daughter! Tristan, I’m telling you, if anything goes wrong with Noella’s

hon. How would I go on without

looking

have to go.

just

for Noella. She knows who we are. Otherwise, I could go. I’d hate

worry, I’ve got this.”

called Marcel, giving him the lowdown.

it. You just enjoy your birthday;

big–shot status meant he usually skipped

events.

bit skeptical. “Grandpa, can you handle it?”

you mean, ‘can I handle it“? Just watch and learn!”

of his ward and headed straight for

Ashlyn, who was lying in bed, and said in a deep voice, “If Noella doesn’t

was