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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been at this a while. It was obvious Palmer had

1. it.

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

set their

about past events. made his heart ache. He wished he could tear apart anyone who had been unkind to

know how to comfort her, which made Beckett warm up to him

brother Jasper

Rosenberg and Fuller families want to settle with cash, keep it out of court. What do you think?”

million, not a dollar less. Otherwise, they can rot in jail.” Beckett was not one to nurse their troubles.

bankrupt both families; they’d have to sell properties

not keep them locked up for a while?”

hospital ward. Let ‘em pay for their freedom and

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

easy.

siblings, Beckett, the eldest, seemed the most harmless but was actually the most

Imperial West Hospital, stirring up a

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

glanced sideways. “When did

need something to

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 you so long?”

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old homestead, paid my respects to

up and about, I’ll go with you. Old

held Old Mrs. Lambert in high regard, grateful for how she’d cherished their Noella like a precious gem.

gifts to the two old men.

Grandpa Marcel, Noella and I picked these out for you

faces bloomed with

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

Upon opening the box, she found the latest autumn scarf and hat from Master Azure,

but it just so happened that she had casua crafted these items to test the softness and skin–friendliness of the latest fabric developed

them,

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

Marcel wrapped the scarf around his

what?”

both the scarf and beanie was developed by

fabric originated from Elara’s chickens, with Polaris Star’s additional touches, it turned into what