The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 83

Beckett, the eldest son of the Schnabels and prez of Rising Glory Group, is always on the move. hustling 24/7. He’s got a gold mine gig that needs his attention across the globe, and his flight’s about to take off any minute now.

But hanging with his sis was top priority for him. Noella’s such a sweetheart, and without him, she’d probably get pushed around at the music store and gallery. Beckett just couldn’t shake off the worry until he saw Noella make that piano store manager eat humble pie. Only then did he leave with a satisfied grin.

No sooner had he stepped out of the music store than he hopped on a motorbike parked right

out front.

Noella turned around to see her brother decked out in his sharp suit and tear off towards the airport on the motorbike, which almost sparked up the pavement with speed.

Beckett’s just looking out for her. That was why he took time out of his mad schedule to be with her, and that thought alone warmed Noella’s heart.

Just out of the store, Noella got a ring from Master Rainer.

“Kiddo, some sucker just offered a whopping 90 mil for that botched zither I had, saying it’s a gift for his sis. Can you believe that? Who in their right mind does that?”

After a brief pause, Noella responded with a smile, “Who’s the buyer?”

“Let me check… the Schnabel family… Hey, isn’t that your family? Are they buying that junker for you? There’s no need! The zither I gave you before is way better, ain’t it?”

Master Rainer, thinking he’d stumbled upon a poor sod, didn’t expect it was Noella’s folks who wanted to splurge. He’s got this serious OCD about his work, but he’s also precious about it. Only the so–so stuff he didn’t fancy made it to exhibitions, and only the clueless outside treasured them as gems.

“I fixed it up and it’ll sing after. You wanna sell it, that’s cool. But if it’s the Schnabels asking. cut ‘em some slack on the price.”

Hearing that Noella had fixed up the zither, Master Rainer’s wrinkles smoothed out with joy.

“Kiddo, you’re too good! If the Schnabels had said it was for you, you could’ve just taken it and no cash is needed! Seems like they treat you right.”

“They’re alright.” She replied.

The Old Mr. Schnabel knew the rough times Noella had been through and that the Schnabels treated her like a treasure, and that put his heart at ease.

“That’s good to hear. If they ever give you trouble, just bring those rascals back here. Polaris Star will take care of you.”

12:23

“Got it. Found some new Jade for you, I’ll polish it up and send it over.”

He’s picky about the material and composition, and Noella’s the only one who remembered all his

City next month. How about you

expectation. It’d been ages since he’d seen Noella. Last time was when she popped by his tea house

over, then agreed,

Polaris Star were like family, who had been schooling Noella in the ways of the world since she was a kid. In their eyes, she was just their kid like those prodigies

forget to whip up my favorite grub,

make sure everything’s sorted for your

as can be, hung up and

made up your mind? My sis really digs

“Nope, not selling.”

caged animal with his phone glued to his ear, “Master Rainer, I’m

the cash.

Rainer’s net worth wasn’t sweating the price of a zither.

you ask, the Schnabel family will make

cared for Noella. That kind of concern

wants the

eyes nearly popped out!

Master Rainer’s student would be a dream come true!

thrill, Jasper said, “Deal, but I gotta check with my sis

they respected her feelings. That showed the Schnabels‘ decent upbringing.

quick to dial Noella.

offer, Noella’s taken aback but

mentor anyway.

12:23

Chapter 83

“Noella, think it through. If you’re not keen, I won’t push

worries, I’m in.”

Master Rainer’s hitting up Imperial City next month for an event.

“Alright.”

your travel and stay to us; the Schnabel family’s

his Impression of the Schnabel family getting a solid boost, “That zither is just for the little miss to tinker

ton, Master Rainer!” Jasper replied.

on the flip

into

Merrick’s so–called