The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

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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ease. Clearly, he’d been at this a

1. it.

sights set on Ms. Noella. They’re hoping she’ll marry

their

Seeing his sister upset about past events. made his heart ache. He wished he could tear apart anyone

her, which made Beckett warm up to him a bit.

brother Jasper walked in..

settle with cash, keep it out of court. What

not a dollar less. Otherwise, they can rot in

they’d have to sell properties to scrape it together.

not keep them locked up for a

end up in some cushy hospital ward. Let ‘em pay for their freedom and

and Zachary’s funds tied up in legal troubles, paying

easy.

but was actually the most cunning. The future helmsman of the

stirring up a whirlwind before rolling into the parking garage, reemerging as

“For the old gents, as a ‘get well soon‘

“When did

other day. I figured since we were heading home, we’d need something to cheer up the

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

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paid

deeply. “That’s the right thing to do. When I’m up and about, I’ll go with you. Old Mrs. Lambert’s been a guardian angel to

family held Old Mrs. Lambert in high regard, grateful for how she’d cherished

handed over the gifts to the two old

Grandpa Marcel, Noella and I picked these out for you both. Congratulations

faces bloomed with

Let’s see what you’ve got us, kiddo.”

Upon opening the box, she found the latest

crafted

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

immediately donned the hat, grinning like a Cheshire cat.

scarf around his neck. “Noella, do I

what?”

was developed by Elara’s lab. It’s not even on the market yet.”

Elara’s chickens, with Polaris Star’s additional touches, it turned into what it was now.