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?”

of that too but was worried

be

knew about

Grandma and Grandpa, but

at his precious daughter, so sensible anks to his mother who raised her so well in such

Mom back! And we’ll visit Elara in Emerald County; one daughter has already endured enough hardship, we

course, I’ll come with you.”

the group chat, buried her face in her pillow and

caring Noella was because of the hardships she faced in previous

to 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 sister had suddenly

all for you. That’s the last quarter’s research bonus. I’ll keep earning and buy you even more nice things! Take it, and don’t you dare refuse,

message was followed by a string of kissy–face emojis.

and accepted

well off, and if you run short for your research, just ask

be told, between Polaris Star’s assets and the allowances from the Schnabel family and the Palmer family, Noella had no

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

transfer in the group chat.

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

another, Noella’s phone chimed with

with incoming transfers

next morning, the Schnabels were busy rolling eggs over

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,

Schnabel family breakfast

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

can count on me

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

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

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

Beckett, who caught it with a stern face

to Noella and sat down, taking his time to share the morning meal