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 grip!

sure the live stream captures every angle. I 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

as a universal treasure, topping the ‘World’s Most

need it, but Miss Yvonne sure

little help.”

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

stayed by Beckett’s side to greet guests.

year, and anyone outside the top hundred didn’t

free–for–all – not everyone had the privilege to step into

help feeling sour and slighted as she watched

inwardly. “Just you wait! Soon, you’ll all see in a house like the

night fell, the birthday celebration began!

salutes echoed in unison, fresh flowers flown in overnight

to Yvonne were green with

it made, just for a birthday

Did Mr. Pollack come just

impressive entourage, with Annie in tow

his model–like stature and

over when he spotted Palmer.

Pollack, long time no see! I was beginning to think you wouldn’t make it even thought we sent

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

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

if they hadn’t, who would have thought he would actually

of the world’s wealthiest for several years, had businesses too numerous to count, so busy he barely had a moment to spare, Even his grandfather Sexton couldn’t see him whenever he wanted,

but the Schnabels had totally spaced on the fact that Palmer had never actually

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

was definitely here to talk marriage!

a hint of subtlety, “Whatever it is, let’s wait until

but didn’t spot Yvonne anywhere.

These are my gifts, one for you and your wife and one for Ms. Schnabel”

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

heh.”

the more

into the

in brilliant pyrotechnics, with the dazzling display converging into patterns above

Everyone was gobsmacked!

talk about the Schnabel family