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?

contact info,

having the easiest time with the Grubers, Noella agreed,

assured, as long as I’m around, Yvonne won’t have a

“She’s no concern of mine.”

Noella, Yvonne was a mere jester, not worth her

even better. If there were ties, I’d have to

as you

found Yvonne irksome, and Noella’s response was

way back, Palmer was still beaming

at him and airily remarked, “It’s just a piece of emerald, Mr. Pollack.

eyes gleaming as they settled on Noella. “I’m just assessing

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

treasure, but the thrill of uncovering more

her even more.

and coincidentally,

replied coolly, “Today was just a stroke of luck.”

my dear. Luck

skill, wouldn’t you agree?”

lottery tickets might require a stroke of

hadn’t someone lucky usurped Master Hector’s place?

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quite a bit about the Gemstone Gambling King’s movements, which nerity

gave him a aldelong glance. “And your point

pretty amazing, Noella. As a reward, I’ll take you to the hottest new restaurant

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

he’d be swamped with work, yet he always seemed to find the time to share meals with

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,

all his fatigue seemed to melt away. The cutthroat politics within the Group, the undercurrents roiling through the

back at Schnabel Manor and watched her ascend the steps before driving