The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

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…”

want to see you

you better stick to the will I wrote earlier…”

valuable. I’ll just hold onto it for now and give it back to you later.”

peppy enough to sprint up

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

few years you won’t be among the

Humph! This wonderful granddaughter of yours is becoming part of my family! I’ll let you win this

timers were used to squabbling; it was just a game of who could act more childish. Noella, holding the diamond set, felt a

it away for now. The set’s a bit mature because Grandpa always figured I’d settle down in my forties or fifties.

unexpectedly found herself lost in his warm, smiling eyes, full

look better with the necklace I gave you yesterday. Why aren’t you wearing it today?”

don’t like wearing Jewelry.”

usually meant offing someone or taking on risky missions. Jewelry would only get in the way!

it when you’re not on a mission.

all the jewelry she wore seemed tailor–made,

peculiar look. What did her wearing

give

girl. I trust your medical skills!

Noella so concerned about Sexton, Marcel Jealously muttered, “Humph, she’s still my granddaughter. I’m sick too, and I need a check–up!”

Noella smiled helplessly.

the other on Sexton’s, she began taking their pulses simultaneously!

shone with admiration.

people at once, rapidly diagnosing

delicate and fair rocted

CHALII. . £.

a painting come to life.

too late last night. Do

Sexton, you’ve been up late too, and you’ve been getting mad a lot lately. That’s not

the blankets and sald, “No, no, no! You got thern for me, so. you can’t

you stay up past three, you can kiss