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!

into her alluring face, her eyes shimmering

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

face loomed close, his eyelashes and a hint of jealousy

leaned in closer, their noses

do you fancy

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

him? She wasn’t even sure herself!

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

nor a “dislike“! It meant there was a place for him in her eyes, even

heart as his voice echoed softly by her ear, “One last

kiss you?”

a quick kiss grazed her lips, leaving a trace of

wasn’t so bad, Noella looked up

that?

one I belong to –

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

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

eyes would know better how to behave.

wine, “Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Pollack’s

yelp in my presence now. The Gruber family must not

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

Killian, considering the unpleasantness between him and Master Killian earlier at the gallery was

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

to make amends, and Grandpa also wishes to express his regret. Just tell me how to appease you. Whatever it is, I’ll

were resolute as he appraised Noella – her beauty, her lithe figure

air making his

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