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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hadn’t done anything outrageous. He even 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 looked after Noella in the past; otherwise, he wouldn’t have

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

the heck? They think they can set their sights

events. made his heart ache. He

her, which made Beckett warm

Jasper

Fuller families want to settle with cash, keep

Otherwise, they can rot in jail.” Beckett was not one

families; they’d have to sell properties to scrape

keep them locked up for

just end up in some cushy hospital ward.

up in legal troubles, paying for

easy.

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

helicopter landed on the lawn of Imperial West Hospital, stirring up a whirlwind before rolling into the

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

“When did

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

into the hospital room, Marcel sat up straight, pretending he hadn’t been craning his neck in anticipation. “What took you

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the old homestead, paid my

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

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

over the gifts to the two

Marcel, Noella and I picked these out

faces bloomed with smiles.

always been the thoughtful one. Let’s

was curious about Palmer’s choice. Upon opening the box, she found the

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

surprise, Palmer swiftly claimed them,

immediately donned the hat, grinning like a Cheshire cat.

around his neck.

what?”

sharp, Granddad! The fabric for both the scarf and beanie was developed by Elara’s lab. It’s not even on the

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