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 his

sides! What do you mean by ‘turn on the filter‘? Are you trying to

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

Schnabel might not need it, but Miss Yvonne sure could

little help.”

the cameras! We’ll make sure

stayed by Beckett’s side

the rich list each year, and anyone outside the top hundred

had the privilege to step into the Schnabel manor.

couldn’t help feeling sour and slighted as she

you wait! Soon, you’ll all see in a house like the

night fell, the

cannon salutes echoed in unison, fresh flowers flown

Yvonne were

made, just for a birthday

Mr. Pollack? Did Mr. Pollack come just for Yvonne’s birthday

followed by an impressive entourage, with Annie in tow wearing her business suit, clutching several gift

charm, his model–like stature and features bathed in

over when he spotted

was beginning to think you wouldn’t make it even thought we sent

young miss’s birthday party, of course, I should attend. Plus, I’ve got

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his side. Clearly,

hadn’t, who would have thought he would actually

count, so busy he barely had a moment to spare, Even his grandfather Sexton couldn’t see him whenever he

sent, but the Schnabels had totally spaced on the

her birthday party, the Schnabels felt it

here

of subtlety, “Whatever it is, let’s wait until she shows up; then we

but didn’t spot Yvonne

my gifts, one for you and your wife and

too polite, kid! Don’t worry, we’ll make sure my daughter knows these are from you! Heh

heh.”

Palmer, the more he liked what he saw!

fireworks burst into the

the dazzling display converging into patterns above that rained down

Everyone was gobsmacked!

about the Schnabel family making