The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 165

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!

gazing into her alluring face, her eyes shimmering pools

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

a hint of jealousy

leaned in closer, their noses

tell me, do you fancy

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tied, unsure why he’d ask such a thing at this moment,

She wasn’t even sure

moment, looked into Palmer’s expectant eyes, and replied

a place for him in her eyes, even if she hadn’t realized

as his voice echoed softly by

kiss you?”

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

so bad, Noella looked up into

that? Marking territory?”

show that you are the one I belong to – even if you

been easy to catch his fiancée’s eye. If those pests fluttered too close to Noella, all his efforts might

to back off, especially to those with designs on

would know better how

of red wine, “Ms. Schnabel and Mr.

regarded Walden; he said mercilessly, “Seems any mutt can yelp in my presence now. The Gruber

Gruber family was bold enough to assault my

Noella would introduce him to Master Killian, considering the unpleasantness between him and Master Killian earlier at the gallery was related to

with her, he

I apologize for any offense. I’m here to make amends, and Grandpa

appraised Noella – her beauty, her

breeze, her cool, untouchable air making his heart

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