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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took care to cater to his sister’s tastes at dinner, moving with practiced ease. Clearly, he’d been at this a while. It was obvious Palmer had

1. it.

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

can set their sights on my

feed. Seeing his sister upset about past events. made his heart

know how to comfort her, which made Beckett

brother Jasper

with cash, keep it out of court. What do

less. Otherwise, they can rot in jail.” Beckett

have to sell properties to

them locked up for a

ward. Let ‘em pay for their freedom and their medicine.”

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

easy.

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

Imperial West Hospital, stirring up a whirlwind before rolling into the parking garage, reemerging as a sleek car.

trunk, approaching Noella. “For the old gents, as a ‘get well soon‘ present.”

“When did you get these?”

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

timers, knowing exactly how to play to their moods. Stepping into the hospital room, Marcel sat up straight, pretending he hadn’t been craning his neck in anticipation. “What took

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paid

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

held Old Mrs. Lambert in high regard, grateful for how

to the two old

these out for you

faces bloomed with

always been the thoughtful one. Let’s see what you’ve got us,

box, she found the latest autumn scarf and hat from

happened that she had casua crafted these items to test the softness

Palmer swiftly claimed them,

grinning like a Cheshire

be outdone, Marcel wrapped the scarf around his neck. “Noella,

what?”

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

Polaris Star. The fabric originated from Elara’s chickens, with Polaris Star’s additional