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

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the Fullers seem to have their sights set on Ms. Noella. They’re

think they can set their sights on my sister? I’m on it!”

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

which made Beckett warm up to

Jasper

Fuller families want to settle with cash, keep it out of court. What do

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

million would bankrupt both families; they’d have to sell properties to scrape it together.

not keep them locked up for a while?”

cushy hospital ward. Let ‘em pay for their

in legal troubles, paying for

easy.

the most cunning. The future

a whirlwind before rolling into the parking garage, reemerging as a sleek car.

gift from the trunk, approaching Noella. “For

“When did you get these?”

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

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

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the old homestead, paid my respects to Old

“That’s the right thing to do. When I’m up and about, I’ll go with you. Old

Mrs. Lambert in high regard, grateful for how she’d cherished their

gifts to the

Marcel, Noella and I picked these out for you

faces bloomed with

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

curious about Palmer’s choice. Upon opening the box, she found the latest autumn scarf

and thread herself, but it just so happened that she had casua crafted these items to

swiftly claimed them, dividing them into two

hat, grinning like a Cheshire

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.”

from Elara’s chickens,