The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 191

Yates’s eyes sparkled with intrigue at his secretary’s words. “But she’s just an adoptee, what a waste.

“Sir, an adoptee is still a daughter of the Schnabels, and a cherished researcher at that,” the secretary reminded him.

Yates stroked his chin, his face a canvas of schemes. “Two daughters, and this one has little value. But if something were to happen to that annoying one, wouldn’t she become the sole heiress?”

Yates was angling for a lucrative alliance with the Schnabels, and he knew he had to pick the most profitable match. Only as an only child could she inherit the undivided wealth of the Schnabels, allowing him to clinch an absolute victory in the inheritance battle of the Grubers.

If Ms. Schnabel wasn’t the right fit, he could always set his sights on another Ms. Schnabel!

“Make the arrangements. Such a trifle should be well within your capabilities.”

“Yes, sir.”

Outside the Gruber mansion, Master Hector waved at Noella. “Noella, Yasbel and I will head out to make some preparations. See you tomorrow!”

Noella nodded. “Stay safe. The Grubers might do something.”

Master Hector dismissed the concern with a casual wave, clearly not intimidated by the Grubers. “Don’t worry, I’d be disappointed if they didn’t try. The Grubers think they can. cause me trouble? Hmph!”

Years of dealing with the rough–and–tumble of the gemstone world had seasoned Master Hector well.

Lucian chuckled. “Your life’s get leaper by the day. The Grubers are no threat. It’s the

Shadow Dragon Society behind them that plays for keeps.”

“I don’t care if it’s dragons or snakes; they all bow down before me!”

Lucian’s steely gaze rested on Noella, suggesting, “Take care of yourself… and when Elara has a moment, have her come see me. I hold her dear!”

Noella understood Lucian’s hint. “I’ll let her know.”

Watching Master Hector and Lucian leave, Malvina idly played with her hair. “Noella, darling, knowing Yates as I do, you and your sister better watch your backs.”

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will, thank you?

exchange contact info, please!”

Malvina wasn’t having the easiest time with the Grubers, Noella agreed, and they

long as I’m around, Yvonne won’t

“She’s no concern of

Noella, Yvonne was a mere

ties, I’d have to be more careful dealing

as you

and Noella’s response was all the assurance

back, Palmer was still beaming with

and airily remarked, “It’s just a piece

Noella. “I’m just

demeanor towards Noella to his support for the Schnabels, and the fact that Noella casually picked a top–grade Glassy Type emerald, along with Yasbel treating Noella with such respect… If he wasn’t mistaken,

but the thrill of uncovering more of her

cherish her even more.

quite active in Northstone, and coincidentally, you were there at the

was just

in luck, my dear. Luck is inconsequential

wouldn’t you

tickets might require a stroke of it, gemstone gambling demanded skill!

someone lucky usurped Master Hector’s place?

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“Those years in

Geinstonedambling King was

the Gemstone Gambling King’s movements, which nerity

glance.

that you’re pretty amazing, Noella. As a reward, I’ll

Looking at Palmer, she suddenly asked, “Palmer, don’t you have anything

think he’d be swamped with work, yet he

in it! But what’s the point of all that busy if I can’t make time for my thoughts of you and being with you? Noella, you can’t strip me of that right.”

her, all his fatigue seemed to melt away. The cutthroat politics within the Group, the undercurrents roiling through the Pollack family none of it mattered

Manor and watched her ascend the steps before driving off.