The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 145

Noella in the car wore an air of indifference, her eyes clear, captivating and spirited. Her lips. parted ever so slightly, a coolness radiating from her poised figure, at once stunning and aloof. Walden felt a curious itch in his heart at the sight of her. “Ms. Schnabel, I truly wish to befriend you. Mr. Pollack just isn’t right for you. Have you considered giving me a chance?”

The words had barely left his mouth when Erek thought the guy must be off his rocker. Their boss had laid it out plain as day, and yet here he was, pretending to be clueless?

That was just boring! On the spot, Erek coughed twice and whipped out his phone, beginning his performance with gusto.

“Mr. Pollack! This is Ms. Noella’s driver. We’ve met before. Ms. Noella had to swing by the bank to retrieve some items. Ran into some joker who had the nerve to suggest Ms. Noella should ditch you!”

Smiling, Erek turned to Walden, “Walden, care to chat with Mr. Pollack? He seems keen on making your acquaintance.”

Walden couldn’t believe even Noella’s driver lacked such tact. To think he had the gall to call Palmer to his face!

If Palmer learned he was brazenly hitting on his girl, would Walden even have a leg to stand on? Meeting Noella’s cool gaze, Walden clenched his teeth, “I have a feeling our paths will cross. again, and when they do, you’ll regret your choice today.”

Walden then strode away.

Erek handed the phone to Noella, and Palmer’s voice emerged from the receiver, “Why didn’t you tell me someone was bothering you? Walden? I’ve kept it in mind.”

“I’m fine; it was just a random encounter on the street.

“To think I didn’t know you were going to the bank today, and Walden ‘happens to be there? Quite the tactic!” Palmer adjusted his tie, his eyes glinting coldly at the documents before him, yet his voice exceedingly softened, “Join me for lunch today?”

“Can’t, I’ve got some things to take care of.”

“How about dinner then?”

“I have to return to the lab tonight.”

“Then let’s do a late–night snack; I’ll come get you.”

As the conversation unfolded, Noella couldn’t help but detect a whine in Palmer’s tone, as if he were almost…pouting.

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the Pollack Group wouldn’t even know how to pout,

agree, I have a meeting. If my people hear me talking like

could hardly picture the company staff’s reaction to Palmer’s tone; it would be quite the scene. Helplessly, she nodded,

dropped a couple of degrees, icy and

bring up all recent dealings with the Gruber

Mr. Pollack. Are we cutting ties with

as his eyes narrowed menacingly. “We are going to outbid the Gruber family on every deal. They dare to hassle

the Gruber family had

and graceful Ms. Noella, stuck dealing with those relentless Gruber folks? The thought was unbearable!

assured, I shall defend Ms. Noella to my last breath!”

glanced at Annie, his gaze fleeting.

my boss’s future wife! With an outstanding fiancé like you,

She wondered how much jealousy Palmer would

slight nod, his phone’s screen saver a picture of Noella – he seemed unable to get enough of her. As for those

Glory Bank, Noella, with the key to the safety deposit box, recovered the

a jade bracelet her grandmother had always worn. There was also a letter.

am no longer here. Everything here is for you, my dear. There are many things I’ve

the apple of my eye. I hope you’ll always be healthy and

back to the Lambert family. They haven’t been

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can, find your own family. Don’t mind those who treat you poorly; I will

letter was succinct but flooded Noella with

feelings had she come here

fight her for these items,

Noella had seen that

demanded that her grandmother sell it to fund

had refused, and Noella had never seen the bracelet since, thinking perhaps Vincent had taken it.

grandmother had left her most precious possessions to Noella! Grandma had always known Noella wasn’t a