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!

alluring face, her eyes shimmering pools he was

mind 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

and a hint of jealousy

in closer, their noses

me, do you

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

she fancy him? She wasn’t even sure

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

It meant there was a place for him in her eyes, even if she hadn’t realized

voice echoed softly by her

kiss you?”

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

it wasn’t so bad, Noella looked up into

was that? Marking

stamping my claim! Just to show that you are the one I belong to – even if you don’t care, I wouldn’t want you stumbling on nasty rumors about me.”

If those pests fluttered too close to Noella,

affection already sent a clear message to back

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

wine, “Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Pollack’s love is truly

can yelp

someone from the Gruber family was bold enough to assault my staff yesterday.

introduce him to Master Killian, considering the unpleasantness between him

regard for Ms. Schnabel, if he could curry favor with her, he might mend the rift between Master Killian

here to make amends, and Grandpa also wishes to express

appraised Noella – her beauty, her lithe figure like

her cool, untouchable air making his

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