The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 169

The Schnabel family was a mess of tears, and it fell to Noella to console one after the othe

Nothing weighed heavier on the Schnabel brothers‘ hearts than the realization of how tough Noella’s life with their grandmother had been.

Beckett ruffled Noella’s hair, feeling an unbearable ache in his chest. How could their sister have endured such hardships?

Looking at Noella with a stern face, Beckett declared, “Sis, from now on, your brothers will protect you!”

With a gentle smile, Noella replied, “Okay.”

Marcel wiped away his tears, stood up, and handed Noella the USB drive.

“Noella, copy your grandma’s video onto this. Bring it with you tomorrow, it might come in handy.”

A sudden thought struck Noella as she gazed at Marcel’s determined face. Did Grandma have some connection to Lockhart Prison? Was it related to the secret she kept from

her?

From the tone of her grandmother’s voice during the video, it was as if she’d known at the

time that Noella was a Schnabel.

Suppressing her curiosity and without further questioning, Noella nodded and accepted the USB drive.

“Got it.”

After giving his instructions, Marcel turned and went upstairs. His figure seemed to age with every step, a man deeply struck by grief.

Tristan, holding Sienna, cried like a toddler, “Honey, Mom knew she was my mom; I’m not an orphan! And she helped raise Noella, but they lived such a hard life.”

“There, there. Now we’ll make it up to Noella. Let’s move Mom’s plot back to the Schnabel family cemetery, okay?”

had thought of that too but was worried Harriet might not like

Grandma be

knew about you, and she was a good person. She wouldn’t

happened between Grandma and Grandpa, but she wouldn’t blame Dad and

into tears again! Looking at his precious daughter, so sensible anks to his mother who raised her

tomorrow we’re bringing Mom back! And we’ll visit Elara in Emerald County; one daughter has already endured enough hardship, we can’t let the other suffer

course, I’ll come with

sent in the group chat, buried her face in her pillow

was enough to sadden her. She realized how caring Noella was because of the hardships she faced in previous years, the ordeal

send Noella a sum of money. Cold comfort was no substitute for a substantial bank transfer. Noella, puzzled by the unexpected windfall, wondered why her

dare refuse, or it’s like you’re looking down on me! Buy

was followed by a

accepted the hard–earned money.

and if you run short for your research, just ask

the Schnabel family and the Palmer family, Noella

run out, I’ll just kidnap Mr. Pollack – he’s

transfer

I’m disappointed. Looks like I have to be the

another, Noella’s phone

her own phone buzzed with incoming transfers from the Schnabel family.

were busy rolling

the lawn, Palmer, with his trench coat billowing in the wind, pproached the Schnabel Manor with an air of nobility. His austere presence and piercing eyes exuded an almost intimidating aura, which could send shiver down the onlooker’s

the Schnabel family breakfast all about eggs today?”

on in, Palmer. Have breakfast first. You’ll be in

can count on me to

huffed, somewhat distrustful, but since they couldn’t go to Lockhart Prison themselves, they had no choice but to rely on him; otherwise they’d never allow their sister to risk

a deadpan expression, warned, “Mr. Pollack, if my sister comes to any harm, the Pollack

cursed, “Shut it! If you can’t say anything lucky, keep your mouth shut! Talking about harm and retribution, I’ll knock you out myself!”

egg at Beckett, who caught it with a

a chuckle. With long strides, he came over to Noella and sat down, taking his time to share the morning meal with