The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 44

Palmer’s eyes were glued to Noella on the stage the whole time.

He’d run through a gazillion scenarios in his head, but never saw it coming that she’d turn out to be the lady of the Schnabel family!

She looked stunning in that gown! The sheer silk outlined her slender waist, which was slim enough to make anyone green with envy.

The gown was tailored to perfection, with each swirl and pleat meticulously designed, making her look like she was enveloped by waves and clouds as she moved. With a pink diamond necklace gracing her swan–like neck and her hair cascading down like mist, she was the spitting image of a fairy straight out of a storybook.

Tristan was busy introducing Noella around and raking in a ton of birthday presents.

But Palmer was on the move, heading straight for Noella!

“Hey, wasn’t there some kind of arranged marriage deal between the Pollack and Schnabel families?”

“Yeah, and look at Palmer making a beeline for Noella. If you ask me, they’re a match made in heaven.”

“Totally! Only a family like the Pollacks could land a celestial beauty like the fairy–like young lady from the Schnabel family.”

Hearing the whispers around him, Palmer couldn’t help but crack a slight smirk.

“Happy birthday! This is my gift to you.”

Noella’s eyes met Palmer’s, and there was a fleeting look of surprise in them.

Tristan slapped his forehead and quickly introduced them, “Oh, Noella, totally slipped my mind to introduce you. This here’s Palmer Pollack, your fiancé. You two were betrothed as kids and now’s the perfect time to meet.”

“Palmer, this is my daughter, Noella!”

Palmer nodded with a mischievous and teasing grin, “Noella? That’s a pretty name, got it

memorized!”

She

Couldn’t tell if he was emphasizing her name on purpose or not! And fiancé? She knew she

had one, but she never imagined it would be Palmer!

What happened to driving an Uber and scraping by?

“Here’s my gift for you.”

over a beautifully wrapped box with a pearwood

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heart’s bright moon.

when he saw

prepare a gift for Noella? Why another one? You’re being too

face, as tender as moonlight.

this one is from

tails of young people’s

way to give two gifts, he must be really into

a clam, and he even started to ponder whether the grandkids would take

simply said, “Thanks.”

my dear

this guy for real?

the eyes around, she couldn’t diss Tristan’s face and had to

Schnabel and Mr. Pollack are such a dream couple!”

Schnabel is a knockout, and with Mr.

gonna be off–the–charts cute!”

brothers weren’t buying it. Their sister had just

they let some random fiancé swoop in and

sizing up Palmer with a critical eye. “My sister just got home. and she’s got her own name. No need to scare

nose and said with a seemingly friendly smile. “Noella’s still young; no rush for marriage. We, the Schnabels, aren’t planning on marrying

would be an

frowned at Palmer and pulled Noella behind him. “No offense, Mr. Pollack, but aren’t you twenty–four already?

how did that make him

at Palmer disapprovingly. “Mr. Pollack, you’ve delivered your

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her, but her sharp eyes stayed

marry off a

siblings shielded Noella behind them, not

kids‘ closeness, was about to burst

messing around. Mr. Pollack came all the way here to give Noella a gift. You all

I saw a few families you’re in business with

a gentle and affable smile. “No, you go ahead, Beckett. I want to keep Noella company.”

was a bit

not feeling Palmer’s

Pollack’s all fired up meeting Noella for the first time, huh? Or is he just like this with any

Noella. No need to sweat it – I’ve already bumped into Noella loads of