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!

face, her

taking all the time 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

hint of jealousy clearly visible in his

in closer, their noses brushing, breaths

me, do you

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why he’d ask such

him? She

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

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

echoed

kiss you?”

kiss grazed her lips, leaving a trace of Palmer’s scent.

wasn’t so bad, Noella looked up into Palmer’s tender gaze.

what was that? Marking territory?”

to – even if you don’t care,

If those pests fluttered too close to Noella, all his

already sent a clear message to back off, especially to those with designs on

would know better how to behave. But some were blind.

holding a glass of red wine, “Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Pollack’s love is

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

the Gruber family was bold enough to

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 gallery was related to

he could curry favor with her, he might mend the rift between Master Killian and the

thought of it, Walden 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

he appraised Noella – her beauty, her lithe

cool, untouchable air making his heart itch.

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