The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Sexton was over the moon! Last time he heard Yvonne claiming she was his savior, he was so

bummed out!

Thought his peepers were failing him and he got it all twisted, but he vividly remembered being rescued by a knockout, not that plain girl Yvonne.

He asked Marcel, but that old coot played dumb and wouldn’t spill the beans!

If it weren’t for the live TV broadcast he caught yesterday, revealing that Noella was actually the Schnabel family’s daughter and even had the first dance with his grandson, he’d still be in

the dark.

That old fox Marcel, too crafty for his own good!

“Noella, I didn’t get you a birthday present yesterday, but I’ve had your gift ready for a while now, all set to give to you!”

Sexton, all mysterious–like, whipped out a box and handed it over to Noella.

Marcel shocked, blurted out, “Sexton, isn’t that the jewelry your wife got when you two got married? Are you really giving away your nest egg?”

“Buzz off, you old buzzard! Can’t you say anything nice? We had this pact in our family, a gift for each granddaughter–in–law! I thought I’d never get the chance to give away this last one, but thank God…

Sexton’s eyes

eyes brimmed with kindness as his weathered hands caressed Noella and Palmer’s. drawing them together for a gentle pat.

“Open it up, see if you like what I got you!”

Noella, meeting Palmer’s equally eager gaze, went with the flow and cracked open the wooden

box.

A set of top–notch diamond jewels caught her eye, each piece flawless. And Noella, having seen her fair share of gems, could tell this set was worth a small fortune!

“It’s too precious. I can’t accept this.”

Sexton clutched his chest, putting on an act like he was about to kick the bucket any second!

I think I saw our old friends…”

probably don’t want to see you at

aches… Palmer, you better stick to the will

piped up, “I’ll keep it, but it’s too valuable. I’ll just

was good as new, peppy enough to sprint

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to keep. There’s no giving it back! if word got out that the Pollacks take back their welcome gifts, how am I

a few years you won’t be among the living anyway, just

This wonderful granddaughter of yours is becoming part of my family! I’ll let

were used to squabbling; it was just a game of who could act more childish.

whispered, “If it’s bothering you, just tuck it away for now. The set’s a bit mature because Grandpa always figured I’d settle down

him a look, meaning to have him take it back, but unexpectedly found herself lost in his warm, smiling eyes, full of emotions she couldn’t

with the necklace I gave you yesterday.

like

someone or taking on risky

when you’re not on a mission. It

birthday party, all the jewelry she wore seemed tailor–made, turning her into

look. What did her wearing

me give you

your medical

about Sexton, Marcel Jealously muttered, “Humph, she’s still my granddaughter. I’m sick too, and

Noella smiled helplessly.

other on Sexton’s, she began taking

shone with admiration.

Lunaris could check the pulse of ten people at once, rapidly diagnosing each condition and making quick decisions to snatch lives back

fair rocted an thair

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painting come

last night. Do it again, and I’ll confiscate your comics.

been up late too, and you’ve been getting mad a lot lately. That’s not good for your health.”

and sald, “No, no, no! You got thern for me, so.

past three, you

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