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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his sister’s tastes at dinner, moving with practiced ease. Clearly, he’d been at this

1. it.

the Fullers seem to have their sights set on Ms.

heck? They think they can set their sights

and continued to watch the feed. Seeing his sister upset about past events. made his heart ache. He wished he

which made Beckett warm up to him

Jasper walked

with cash, keep it out of court. What do you think?”

Otherwise, they can rot in

both families; they’d have

them locked up for

They’ll just end up in some cushy hospital ward. Let ‘em pay for their

funds tied up in legal troubles, paying for healthcare wouldn’t be

easy.

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

landed on the lawn of Imperial West Hospital, stirring up a whirlwind

from the trunk, approaching Noella. “For the

“When did you get

since we were heading home, we’d need something to cheer up the granddads, what with them being so stubborn.”

for dealing with the old timers, knowing exactly how to play to their moods. Stepping into the hospital

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paid my respects

go with you. Old Mrs. Lambert’s been a guardian angel to the Schnabels;

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

to the two

picked these out for you both.

men’s faces

the thoughtful one. Let’s

choice. Upon opening the box, she found the latest autumn scarf and hat from

she had casua crafted these items to test the softness and

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

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

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

what?”

fabric for both the scarf and beanie was developed by Elara’s lab. It’s not even on the market yet.”

Elara’s chickens, with Polaris Star’s additional touches,