The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 166

Hoella felt the sudden weight of a well–defined hand on her slender waist, as if it could encircle her with an effortless ease, setting a flutter in Palmer’s chest.

Following her gaze, Palmer caressed her hand and murmured, “That’s Lavinia Richardson, Grandpa Lucian’s daughter. She’s been under the weather, so it’s not odd you don’t know

he

Is she married?”

Palmer had never seen Noella so keen on gossip before. Amused, he smiled indulgently, “Nah, she’s been single. She had a rough bout with illness years ago, and has been

recuperating. Never heard any wedding bells for her.”

Unmarried. Maybe Noella’s odd hunch was off the mark.

As Noella turned away, she was suddenly enveloped in Palmer’s arms, her svelte figure pressed tightly against his in her form–fitting gown, eliciting a muffled gasp from her.

Her hands braced against him, feeling the defined contours of his abs beneath her palms, each one distinct, heating her touch.

A blush crept onto her face, and she frowned, “Palmer! What are you doing?*

Palmer secured Noella’s waist, halting her squirming.

To onlookers, it seemed like Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Pollack were simply sharing an intimate moment – nothing unusual for an engaged couple. Most gave them space; some even felt a pang of envy for their PDA.

Palmer’s voice was a deep rumble in Noella’s ear, “Just letting them know you’re mine.”

He knew his fiancée didn’t realize her own allure; so many eyes had followed her as they

entered!

Those brazen gazes irked him!

Noella’s chin, gazing into her alluring face, her eyes shimmering pools he was drowning in.

until then, I can’t have others coveting you! Unless you say you don’t fancy me, then maybe I’d reconsider my tactics of chasing

close, his eyelashes and a hint of jealousy clearly visible in his eyes. Was he…jealous?

leaned in closer, their noses brushing, breaths entwining.

me, do you

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unsure why he’d ask such a

She wasn’t even

Palmer’s expectant eyes, and replied

in her eyes, even

Palmer’s heart as his voice echoed softly by her ear, “One last question,

kiss you?”

she could react, a quick kiss grazed her lips, leaving a trace of Palmer’s scent.

wasn’t so bad, Noella looked up

that? Marking

stamping my claim! Just to show that you are the one I belong to – even

it hadn’t been easy to catch his fiancée’s eye. If those pests fluttered too

clear message to

would know better how

red wine, “Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Pollack’s love is truly enviable. Us

any mutt can yelp in my presence now. The Gruber family must not be able to train

someone from the Gruber family was bold enough to assault my

Noella would introduce him to Master Killian, considering the unpleasantness between him and Master Killian

if he could curry favor with her, he might mend the rift

I’m here to make amends, and Grandpa also wishes to express his regret. Just tell me how to

eyes were resolute as he appraised Noella – her

air

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