The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 45

Beckett had a brainwave.

If this video is legit and my sis has got the hots for someone else, and we let this dude marry into the Schnabel family, then Noella’s never gonna leave the nest! As for Palmer, the Pollack family’s a big deal in Imperial City and around the globe, so you bet they’ve got their fair share of family drama.

If Noella actually ties the knot with them, who knows if they’ll even get to hang out much after that!

Beckett caught his siblings just as they were about to blow a fuse. He looked at Noella all sweet–like and asked, “Noella, do you dig this guy? Don’t sweat it. In our family, as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters. Whoever it is, we’re cool with it. If you’re not into them, forget about fancy doors, and if you are, heck, even if they drive for Uber, it’s all good!”

Palmer’s eyes lit up like fireworks, all eager, looking at Noella!

“We’re just friends, no crush or anything.”

Beckett nodded, “Friends are cool, who knows what could happen down the line.”

“Mr. Pollack, since Noella’s got someone she’s into, maybe we should revisit this arranged engagement thing. I mean, you probably aren’t keen on some old–school arranged deal either. right? Young folks should be all about free love.”

Palmer had a grin like a sunrise on his face. “I agree, and so Noella and I are all about that free love. The dude driving in the video? That’s me.”

The four Schnabel brothers were in shock.

Tristan was all “What the heck?”

The car in the video wasn’t worth the lint on Palmer’s clothes, and he was saying he was the

driver?

Palmer turned and strutted over to the big screen, looking all sharp and stand–out in his tailored suit. He hooked up his phone to the screen and quickly pulled up a’video.

It was from the driver’s POV, showing Noella waiting for a ride at the roadside. Just a couple of seconds long, but it had all the goods.

“Sorry about this, didn’t expect someone to catch a video of Noella and me. It was just a bit of fun between us. When we throw our wedding party, we’d love for you all to come.”

Everyone was floored!

Who would’ve thought Palmer was the guy in that clunker!

“Ya know, that ride’s kinda trendy. I might get one myself.”

12:14

“Mr. Pollack and Noella are so chummy. It looks like he’s been picking her up from work every day!”

The Schnabel family was like, “What?”

were over

charmingly vintage set of wheels. for

into their daughter, and she seems to have a soft spot for him, too. That smile when she hops in

bit miffed. “Mr. Pollack, you’re picking up my sis in this junker? You dissing the Schnabel family or what?”

picture of politeness. “Not at all, Noella picked this car when we first met, so I thought she liked the brand. As a

improved a

likes it, it’s gotta

Palmer,

did you

being filmed, so I shot this as a

killer instinct for his surroundings was legit, but what was up with the

getting along so well, all pleased as

you’re both here, how about the opening dance? The first dance at Noella’s birthday party with Mr.

brothers take turns dancing with Noella. Now with Palmer here and an engagement on

He bowed slightly and offered his hand to Noella.

first dance with

you can’t turn down

the Schnabel parents and Palmer’s deep eyes, Noella

“Alright.”

romantic waltz filled the air, the royal orchestra’s lead violinist struck up the tune, and the piano melody flowed with the

onto Noella’s slender waist, and they glided

12:14 –

my dear

got a name, why keep calling her fiance? What’s he up

calling off their engagement? She had no clue

so petty!

and the delicate girl in his

opening dance could go

family and the helmsman of the

biting her handkerchief, envied the dancing couple, bubbling with jealousy. She was the one who should’ve been dancing with Palmer! She’d dressed to the nines today, hoping to steal the

turned to her nanny, teary–eyed.

do we do now? Palmer’s dancing with her, and I’m the

not a

acknowledge she

tonight doesn’t mean squatting for the future. The higher you climb, the harder you fall. Just wait until Mr. Schnabel realizes you’re the cream of the crop, the real Schnabel family gem. Your time in the spotlight will

the Schnabel family’s

thumbs up!

let her on that tree. As long as Noella’s not on it, Yvonne still has a shot.

right, but with Palmer being so sweet on her, what