The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 43

Annie said with anticipation, “The shindig at the Schnabel Manor is really something today.”

As a senior assistant to the president of the Pollack Group, Annie had her fair share of fancy lady friends in her social circle.

“I saw a bunch of girls posting selfies with Ms. Yvonne Schnabel. Though it’s her birthday bash, Ms. Schnabel dressed pretty plainly. I have no clue how she passed that high society etiquette class.”

High–end birthday parties came with a whole set of complicated do’s and don’ts!

Yvonne’s sporting a dress with like ten layers of lace and this huge, ridiculous hat – totally not the vibe for a birthday party.

“Her etiquette skills aren’t my problem. I’ll head over when the birthday party kicks off tonight.”

The disdain Palmer had for Yvonne was plain as day in his voice!

“Right, I’ll get ready then.” Annie bowed and left Palmer’s study.

Standing in front of the massive floor–to–ceiling window was a man with a statuesque figure and handsome features as perfectly chiseled as an ice sculpture, exuding an air of absolute authority! He glanced at his phone, eyebrows knitting slightly.

“Busy today? Or some mission from the Obelisk Organization?”

Noella hadn’t replied to his messages all day!

The conversation was still on yesterday’s transaction, where Noella sent him a hundred bucks, jokingly labeled ‘taxi fare‘!

This was probably the smallest amount of money Palmer had ever received in his life!

Yet, it excited him more than his first 100 million dollars when he was fifteen. His business empire was all under his thumb, but Noella… he had to admit she had him all twisted up!

A wave of sheer joy swept over him; he couldn’t wait to see her!

Palmer pocketed his phone and looked out over the Schnabel family’s blooming estate.

No rush!

Once he successfully broke off the engagement today, he would be free to chase after her!

Meanwhile, at the Schnabel Mansion.

From top to bottom, even the family dog’s collar was worth a whopping ten grand. Each servant scrubbed up three times and donned fresh threads just for this birthday event!

Stirling was not only a movie star and top idol, but he also had the world’s biggest

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company in

want my sister looking flawless from all sides! What do you mean by ‘turn on the filter‘? Are you trying to insult my sister’s out–of–this–world beauty? Look at me. Do you

topping the ‘World’s Most Handsome Men‘ list for five straight

not need it, but

little help.”

sure the young miss’s face

by Beckett’s side to

each year, and anyone outside the top hundred didn’t stand a chance of getting an invite

a free–for–all – not everyone had the privilege

sour and slighted

all see in a house like the Schnabels, even if you’ve got the blood, an impure daughter won’t ever be

fell, the birthday celebration began!

salutes echoed in unison, fresh flowers flown in overnight carpeted the entiré venue, and ribbons danced

close to Yvonne

got it made, just for a

Mr. Pollack come

impressive entourage, with Annie in tow wearing her business

stature and features bathed in the soft moonlight

over when he spotted

Pollack, long time no see! I was beginning to think you wouldn’t make

it’s the young miss’s birthday party, of course, I should attend. Plus, I’ve got some important matters to discuss with

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with Stenna by his side. Clearly, they had all but forgotten about

he would actually have time to

to count, so busy he barely had a

sent, but the Schnabels had totally spaced on the fact that Palmer

birthday party, the Schnabels felt it was rather sudden for the Pollacks.

here to talk

shoulder, speaking with a hint of subtlety, “Whatever it is, let’s wait until she shows up; then we can all

crowd but didn’t spot Yvonne anywhere.

my gifts, one for you and your

polite, kid! Don’t worry, we’ll make sure my daughter knows these

heh.”

Tristan looked at Palmer, the more he liked what he

into

converging into patterns above that rained

Everyone was gobsmacked!

talk about the Schnabel family