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!

her alluring face, her eyes shimmering pools he was drowning in.

But until then, I can’t have others coveting you! Unless you say you don’t fancy me, then maybe I’d

face loomed close, his eyelashes and a hint of jealousy clearly visible in

in closer, their noses brushing, breaths

tell me, do you fancy

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

she fancy him? She wasn’t even sure herself!

looked into Palmer’s expectant eyes, and

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

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

kiss you?”

grazed her lips, leaving

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

what was that?

I was stamping my claim! Just to show that you are the one I belong to – even if you don’t care, I wouldn’t

catch his fiancée’s eye. If those pests fluttered too close to Noella, all

message to back off, especially to

eyes would know better how to behave. But some

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

said mercilessly, “Seems any mutt can yelp in my

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

would introduce him to Master Killian, considering the unpleasantness between him and Master Killian earlier at the gallery was related to Ms.

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

I’m here to make amends, and Grandpa

Noella – her beauty, her lithe

air making his

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