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

be okay with that?”

be with Dad and me. She knew about you, and she was a good

Grandma and Grandpa, but she wouldn’t blame Dad and my

burst into tears again! Looking at his precious daughter, so sensible anks

one daughter has already endured

course, I’ll come with you.”

video sent in the group chat, buried her face in

realized how caring Noella was because of the hardships she faced in previous years, the ordeal she went

Cold comfort was no substitute for a substantial

buy you even more nice things! Take it, and don’t you dare refuse, or it’s like you’re looking down on me! Buy whatever you want,

by a string of kissy–face emojis.

laughed helplessly and accepted the

and if

the Schnabel family and the Palmer family, Noella had no

If I run out, I’ll just kidnap Mr. Pollack – he’s loaded!]

her bank transfer in the group chat.

sent Noella any cash? Stingy bunch of dudes. Man, I’m disappointed. Looks like I have to be the guardian of this family.]

after another, Noella’s phone chimed with

phone buzzed with incoming transfers from the

busy rolling eggs

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 spine. Yet, the moment he laid eyes on Noella, that frosty demeanor melted into a

Schnabel family breakfast all about

in, Palmer. Have breakfast first. You’ll be in charge of Noella’s safety for the next few

can count on me to keep Noella safe.”

distrustful, but since they couldn’t go to Lockhart Prison themselves, they had no choice but to

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

If you can’t say anything lucky, keep your mouth shut! Talking about harm

at Beckett, who caught it with a stern face and returned to nursing his swollen eyes in silence.

With long strides, he came over to Noella and sat down, taking his time to