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

sister looking flawless from all sides! What do you mean by ‘turn on the filter‘? Are you

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

“Sure, Mr. Schnabel might not need it, but Miss Yvonne sure could

little help.”

we’ll sort the cameras! We’ll make sure the young miss’s face shines from every

by Beckett’s side to

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

birthday wasn’t a free–for–all – not everyone had the privilege to step

sour and slighted

you’ll all see in a house like the Schnabels, even

fell, the birthday

flowers flown in overnight carpeted the entiré venue, and ribbons

Yvonne were green with

made, just

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

impressive entourage, with Annie in tow wearing

distant charm, his model–like stature and features bathed in the soft moonlight – his presence

over when he spotted

to think you wouldn’t make it even thought we sent an invite!”

smile, “Mr. Tristan, just Palmer is fine. Since it’s the young miss’s birthday party, of course, I should attend. Plus,

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by his side. Clearly,

thought he would

had businesses too numerous to count, so busy he barely had a moment to spare, Even his grandfather Sexton

spaced on the fact

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

here to talk

a hint of subtlety, “Whatever it is, let’s wait until she shows up; then we can all sit down and talk it

but didn’t spot Yvonne anywhere.

my gifts, one for you and

sure my daughter knows these are from

heh.”

Palmer, the more he liked what he

fireworks burst into the sky!

display converging into patterns

Everyone was gobsmacked!

Schnabel