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?”

and Sienna were over the

girl in this charmingly vintage set of wheels.

she seems to have a soft spot for him, too. That smile when she hops in the car is just

was a bit miffed. “Mr. Pollack, you’re picking up my sis in this

politeness. “Not at all, Noella picked this car when we first met, so I thought she liked

mood improved a

likes it, it’s gotta be the real deal!

looked at Palmer, a tad conflicted.

you film this?”

this as

was legit, but what was up with the

getting along so well, all pleased as

since you’re both here, how about the opening dance? The first dance at Noella’s birthday

with Noella. Now with Palmer here and an engagement on the books, he’s definitely the top

was burning with intensity. He bowed slightly and offered

I have the honor of the first dance

turn down the first

parents and Palmer’s

“Alright.”

royal orchestra’s lead violinist struck up the tune, and

and they glided across

12:14 –

my dear

why keep calling her

talk of calling off their engagement? She

so petty!

delicate girl in his arms, their steps in

opening dance could go straight into the

helmsman of the Pollack family, the epitome of

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 show,

to her

we do now? Palmer’s dancing with

dolled up and not a single

didn’t acknowledge

until Mr. Schnabel realizes you’re the cream of the crop, the real Schnabel family gem.

family tree! To get on the Schnabel family’s tree, Marcel

thumbs up!

let her on that tree. As long as Noella’s not

being so sweet on her, what chance