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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in his grip!

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

a universal treasure, topping the ‘World’s

might not need it, but Miss Yvonne

little help.”

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

side to greet guests.

were the ones topping the rich list each year, and anyone outside the top

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

sour and slighted as she watched the spectacle

in a house like the Schnabels, even if you’ve got the blood, an impure daughter

the birthday celebration began!

fresh flowers flown in overnight carpeted

close to Yvonne were green with

it made, just

Mr. Pollack? Did Mr.

with Annie

exuded a cool and distant charm, his model–like stature and features bathed in the soft moonlight –

hurried over when

to think

just Palmer is fine. Since it’s the young miss’s birthday party, of course, I

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Stenna by his side. Clearly,

they hadn’t, who would have thought he

count, so busy he barely had a moment to spare,

invite was sent, but the Schnabels had totally spaced on the

his fiancee for the first time at her birthday party, the

here to

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

the crowd but didn’t spot Yvonne anywhere.

one for you and your wife and

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

heh.”

Tristan looked at Palmer, the more he liked

into the sky!

pyrotechnics, with the dazzling display converging into patterns above that

Everyone was gobsmacked!

talk about the Schnabel family making