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!

chin, gazing into her alluring face, her eyes shimmering pools

But until then, I can’t have others coveting

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

closer, their noses brushing, breaths

do you

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he’d ask

She

for a moment, looked into Palmer’s expectant eyes, and

nor a “dislike“! It meant there was a place for him in her eyes, even if she hadn’t realized it yet. One day

echoed softly by her ear, “One

kiss you?”

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

bad, Noella looked up into Palmer’s

that?

that you are the one I belong to – even if

If those pests fluttered too close to Noella, all his efforts might be

public display of affection already sent a clear message to

with eyes would know better how to behave. But some

Schnabel and Mr. Pollack’s love is truly enviable. Us singles are

he regarded Walden; he said mercilessly, “Seems any mutt can yelp in my presence now. The Gruber family must not be

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

Master Killian, considering the unpleasantness between him

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

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,

her beauty, her lithe figure

breeze, her cool, untouchable air making his heart itch.

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