The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 118

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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with practiced ease. Clearly, he’d been

  1. it.

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

the heck? They think they can set their sights on my sister?

his sister upset about past events. made his heart ache. He wished he could tear apart anyone

Palmer seemed to know how to comfort her, which made

brother Jasper walked in..

with cash, keep it out of court.

not a dollar less. Otherwise, they can rot in

both families; they’d have

keep them locked up

cushy hospital ward. Let ‘em pay

tied up in legal troubles, paying for healthcare

easy.

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

stirring up a whirlwind before rolling into the parking garage,

“For the old gents, as a ‘get well

“When did you

heading home, we’d need something to cheer up the granddads,

had a knack for dealing with the old timers, knowing exactly how 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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swung by the old homestead, paid my respects to Old Mrs. Lambert.”

I’ll go

regard, grateful for how she’d cherished

handed over the gifts to the two

out for you both. Congratulations

men’s faces bloomed with smiles.

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

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

had casua crafted these items to

them, dividing

a Cheshire

Marcel wrapped the scarf around his neck.

what?”

was developed by Elara’s lab. It’s not even on the market yet.”

with Polaris Star. The fabric originated from Elara’s chickens, with Polaris Star’s additional

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