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

you need to come around to me. But until then, I can’t have others coveting you! Unless you say you don’t fancy me, then maybe

a hint of jealousy clearly visible

in closer, their noses brushing,

me, do you fancy me?”

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why he’d ask such a thing at

fancy him? She wasn’t even sure

Palmer’s expectant eyes, and

meant there was a place for him in her eyes, even if she hadn’t realized it yet. One day

his voice echoed softly by her

kiss you?”

her lips, leaving

Noella looked up into Palmer’s tender gaze.

what was that?

stamping my claim! Just to show that you are the one I belong to – even if you don’t care, I wouldn’t want you stumbling on nasty rumors

catch his fiancée’s eye. If those pests

affection already sent a clear message to back

how to

Mr. Pollack’s love is truly

yelp in my presence now. The Gruber family must not be able to

from the Gruber family was bold enough to assault my staff yesterday. Shamelessness must

smile froze. He had come over in good spirits, hoping Noella would introduce him to Master Killian, considering the unpleasantness between him and Master Killian earlier at the

to Master Killian’s regard for Ms. Schnabel, if he could curry favor with her, he might mend the rift between Master Killian and the

smile, “Ms. Schnabel, I apologize for any offense. I’m here to make amends, and Grandpa also wishes to express his regret. Just tell me how to appease

appraised Noella – her beauty, her lithe figure like

her cool, untouchable air making his heart

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