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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outrageous. He even took care to cater to his sister’s tastes at dinner, moving with practiced ease. Clearly, he’d been at this

1. it.

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

the heck? They think they can set their sights on

events. made his

to comfort her, which made Beckett warm up to

brother Jasper walked

cash,

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

have to sell properties to scrape

locked up

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

Vincent and Zachary’s funds tied up in legal

easy.

harmless but was actually the most cunning. The future

West Hospital, stirring up a whirlwind before

with a gift from the trunk, approaching Noella. “For the old gents, as

glanced sideways. “When did you

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

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

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swung by the old homestead, paid my respects to Old Mrs. Lambert.”

“That’s the right thing to do. When I’m up and about, I’ll go with you. Old Mrs. Lambert’s been a guardian angel

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

the gifts to the two old

I picked these out for you both. Congratulations on getting out.”

men’s faces

been the thoughtful one. Let’s see

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

she had casua crafted these items to test the

surprise, Palmer swiftly claimed them,

grinning like a Cheshire cat. “How do I look?”

Marcel wrapped the scarf around his neck. “Noella, do I look dashing

what?”

the scarf and beanie was developed by

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