The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 47

The Schnabel sons all gave Palmer the stink eye.

This guy was here to swoop in on their sister!

Why come to mooch off the Schnabels for breakfast when you’ve got food at home? What’s he playing at?

Sienna was checking out Palmer like a mother–in–law sizing up a son–in–law, liking him more. the more she looked. She shot Tristan a look that could melt steel. “You never bothered to join me for breakfast before, always too ‘busy with work.‘ Look at Palmer, see how sweet he is to Noella!”

Tristan immediately turned on the charm, “From now on, I’ll have breakfast with you every day. We can have whatever you fancy. The company and the kids can wait.”

“That’s more like it.”

The rest of the Schnabel family all felt awkward watching their parents‘ sudden show of

affection.

They were all used to the couple’s PDA, pretending not to notice as they kept their heads down and focused on their food.

A serene smile played on Palmer’s lips.

“I’ll join you for whatever you want to eat from now on.

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“No need, I prefer skipping breakfast.”

Noella wasn’t fibbing. Back at the Lambert place, Mr. and Mrs. Lambert never bothered with breakfast for her, claiming a bit of hunger was healthy for kids. Plus, with work being so hectic, she often forgot to eat in the mornings.

“Then I’ll make sure you don’t skip breakfast. The Pollack family chefs whip up a mean. breakfast. I’ll have them go to your place later.”

Tristan was nearly moved to tears. “Palmer, that’s really thoughtful of you., Noella really isn’t big on breakfasts. Appreciate you looking out for her.”

“It’s the least I can do. Taking care of Noella is my responsibility.”

The smiles on the faces of the Schnabel sons were about to disappear!

Palmer was definitely here to steal their sister, no doubt about it!

Sienna turned to Noella, “Honey, I’ve prepared some gifts for you to take to Sexton. We can’t show up empty–handed on our first visit.”

“Got it.”

grabbed the gifts and hopped into Palmer’s ride.

12:14

gleamed in the sunlight, a limited edition luxury car worth a cool billion, not to mention the custom mods. To

up, “Riding in the old car must’ve been

an honor to drive you. Also, I hope I can clear the air a

explanation, just like he never asked about

to tell you who I really am, but then I thought, I didn’t want our time together to be colored by anything else. I met Wise Fool as Vocalist, not as Palmer Pollack meeting

for Ms. Schnabel, and

box, a gift of the bright moon in his heart!

saying she was the moon in his heart?

not mad, and even if you are, please don’t ignore me. And…” Palmer paused, searching for the right words. “You have no idea how thrilled I was to see

he was into was

blocked you because you were a chatterbox, distracting me from

passenger seat was shocked. Years working with Palmer and she never thought

Noella is badass!

me out, will

say she

“Sure.”

a slight bow, offered his

reminding herself that this was just how

her hand in Palmer’s palm and stepped out of the car with him. His scent was a subtle sandalwood,

photo to capture the moment Palmer and Noella held hands – a match made

the hospital room, Sexton and Marcel were staring at the

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Chucher 47

they haven’t shown up yet?” asked

gift for my

for my future granddaughter–in–law! You

“As if you’re

getting riled up.

in this lifetime? If only you had told me you

thinking about Yvonne, always dolled up like she’s about to become an art exhibit,

wrong with Yvonne? I never said she was my granddaughter. I’ve got two, Elara and Noella, and the rest don’t count.”

younger,

chuckled with an air of dignified authority, the vibe of someone who’s used to

top.