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!

gazing into her alluring face, her eyes shimmering pools he was

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 maybe I’d reconsider my tactics

hint of jealousy clearly visible

in closer, their noses brushing, breaths entwining.

do you fancy me?”

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ask

him? She wasn’t even sure herself!

thought for a moment, looked into Palmer’s expectant eyes, and replied honestly, “1 don’t know.

“no“, nor a “dislike“! It meant there was a place for him in her eyes, even if

Palmer’s heart as his voice echoed softly by her ear, “One last question,

kiss you?”

grazed her lips, leaving a trace of Palmer’s

looked up into Palmer’s tender gaze.

what was that? Marking territory?”

my claim! Just to show that you are the one I belong to – even

easy to catch his fiancée’s eye. If those

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

how to behave.

of red wine, “Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Pollack’s love is truly enviable. Us singles are green with

mercilessly, “Seems any mutt can yelp in my presence now. The Gruber

enough to assault my staff yesterday. Shamelessness

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 Ms.

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

make amends, and Grandpa also wishes to

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

breeze, her cool, untouchable air

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