The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 118

Chapter 118

Maddox gazed skyward as the helicopter roared overhead, his jaw nearly hitting the floor.

Who knew sports cars could sprout wings these days? This was some next–level tech!

Huffing and puffing, the Fuller family finally rolled up in their rickety old truck to the gates of Verdant Gardens.

“Maddox, didn’t you say Noella was back? Where’s the girl?”

Maddox pointed towards the sky, a smirk curling his lips. “She just took off, man. You gonna chase after her?”

“What? She left already? Why didn’t you stop her!”

Chase a helicopter? With what, their beat–up pickup?

They had been counting on Noella agreeing to marry Ellsworth Fuller, hoping Vincent would cough up the cash to clear Ellsworth’s mountain of gambling debts! Now she was gone, and they were left with no leads.

“Maddox, do you know who bought this place? How come it’s sold, and Noella can still stay here?”

Maddox chuckled and took a few puffs of his pipe. “Of course, it’s Ms. Noella’s own kin. They bought the house for her. From now on, this beauty belongs to Ms. Noella, so you lot can kiss your dreams goodbye.”

The house was Noella’s?

The Fullers stood there, dumbstruck.

“Didn’t Vincent say Noella’s folks were just some poor chicken farmers from Emerald County? Where did they get the dough to buy her a house?”

“They must’ve been pulling our leg. Noella’s family can’t be poor! Otherwise, how could she afford a chopper ride? I say her marrying Ellsworth could be our ticket to the high life!”

If Noella’s family was loaded, not only would Ellsworth’s debts vanish, but the Fullers could be swimming in luxury!

With that thought, the Fullers left, visions of dollar signs dancing in their heads.

Maddox watched them go, then dialed Beckett on the sly.

Beckett had left his number with Maddox during Verdant Gardens‘ last renovation, telling him to call if he ever needed anything.

Beckett, who was sneakily checking security footage, answered Maddox’s call. He was now kicking himself for not installing cameras inside the house as well.

The garden cams showed too little!

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sister’s tastes at dinner, moving with practiced ease. Clearly, he’d been at this a while. It was obvious Palmer had looked after Noella in the past; otherwise, he wouldn’t have

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set

They think they can set their

to watch the feed. Seeing his sister upset about past events. made his

to know how to comfort her, which made Beckett

Jasper walked in..

cash, keep it out

in jail.” Beckett was not one to nurse

have to

not keep them locked up for a

in some cushy hospital ward. Let ‘em pay for their

Zachary’s funds tied up in legal troubles, paying

easy.

actually the most cunning.

stirring up a whirlwind before

gift from the trunk, approaching Noella. “For

did you

were heading home, we’d need something to cheer up the granddads, what with

a knack for dealing with the old timers, knowing exactly how to play to their moods. Stepping into the hospital room, Marcel sat up

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by the old homestead, paid my respects to Old

When I’m up and about, I’ll go with you. Old Mrs. Lambert’s been a guardian angel to the Schnabels;

in high regard, grateful for

to the

these out for

men’s faces bloomed

been the thoughtful one. Let’s see what you’ve

herself was curious about Palmer’s choice. Upon opening the box, she found the latest autumn scarf and hat from Master Azure, namely herself.

casua crafted these items to

her surprise, Palmer swiftly claimed them, dividing them into two separate gifts.

donned the hat, grinning like a Cheshire cat. “How do I

Marcel wrapped the scarf around

what?”

for both the scarf and beanie was developed by Elara’s lab.

partnership with Polaris Star. The fabric originated from Elara’s chickens, with Polaris Star’s additional touches, it turned

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