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!

saw our

“They probably don’t want

better stick to the will

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

new, peppy enough to sprint up five flights of stairs on the spot!

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it back! if word got out that the Pollacks take back

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

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

just a game of who could act more childish. Noella, holding

set’s a bit mature because Grandpa always figured I’d settle down in my forties or fifties. Then it’d suit

have him take it back, but unexpectedly found herself lost in his warm, smiling

you yesterday. Why aren’t you

like

or taking on risky

it when you’re not on a mission.

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

did her wearing Jewelry have to do with him?

me give

I trust your

muttered, “Humph, she’s still my granddaughter. I’m sick

Noella smiled helplessly.

one hand on Marcel’s wrist and the other on Sexton’s, she began taking their pulses simultaneously!

eyes shone with admiration.

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

fingers delicate and fair rocted an

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painting come to life.

you stayed up too late last night. Do it again,

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

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

up past three, you

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