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!

her alluring face, her eyes shimmering pools he

you need to come around to me. But until then, I can’t have others coveting you!

his eyelashes and a hint of jealousy clearly

their

tell me, do you fancy

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ask such a thing at

fancy him? She wasn’t even

Palmer’s expectant eyes, and replied honestly,

in her eyes, even if she

his voice echoed

kiss you?”

grazed her

wasn’t so bad, Noella looked up

what was that?

belong to – even if you don’t care, I wouldn’t want you stumbling on nasty

easy to catch his fiancée’s eye. If those pests fluttered too close to

clear message to back off, especially to those with designs on

how to behave. But some were

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

coolly, “Indeed, someone from the Gruber family was bold enough to assault my staff

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

for Ms. Schnabel, if he could curry favor with her, he might mend the

clenched his teeth and forced a 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 you. Whatever it is, I’ll not shirk

he appraised Noella – her beauty,

cool, untouchable air making his heart

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