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?”

Sienna were over the

vintage set of wheels. for

she seems to have a soft spot for him, too. That smile when she hops in the car is just like back when they were young and in

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

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

mood improved

likes it, it’s gotta

Palmer, a tad conflicted.

did you

so I shot this as a precaution. Also, I wanted to

legit, but what was up with the

so well,

dance? The first dance at

having the Schnabel brothers take turns dancing with Noella. Now with Palmer

burning with intensity. He bowed slightly and offered his hand

first dance with you, my dear fiancée?”

can’t turn down the first

looks from the Schnabel parents

“Alright.”

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

Noella’s slender waist, and they

12:14 –

stunning today, my dear

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

little payback for Beckett’s talk of calling off their

so petty!

the delicate girl in his arms,

perfection! This opening dance could go straight into the

the Schnabel family and the helmsman of the Pollack

was the one who should’ve been dancing with Palmer! She’d dressed to the nines today, hoping to steal the show, but her

turned to her nanny, teary–eyed.

Palmer’s dancing with her, and I’m the joke!”

not a single soul had asked her to dance!

didn’t acknowledge she

belle of the ball 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 dwarf this one. And just

To get on the Schnabel family’s tree, Marcel and Ashlyn

thumbs up!

in hell she’d let her on that tree. As long

Palmer being so sweet on her, what chance do I