The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 216

Chapter 216

Palmer looked up, his gaze meeting the icy calmness of Master Rainer’s eyes, which held a glint of frost

“You know, Palmer, this girl might not have mentioned it, but we Polaris folks are particular about our turf. Even if it’s of no use anymore. you shouldn’t have trespassed.”

Palmer wasn’t cowed by the warning. He met Master Rainer’s gaze, his voice steady and calm ‘No offense intended, but I’ve got my own matters to investigate Id appreciate your understanding.”

Master Raine, eyed Palmer for a moment, and then, surprisingly, he laughed. “It’s only because of Noella that you dare speak to me like this, isn’t it? Your reputation at the border isn’t exactly stellar”

“You are Noella’s mentor, so it’s only right to show respect.”

As for reputation, the methods of the Abyssal Organization were swift and decisive. In a world ruled by bloodshed, a good reputation

was unnecessary.

Master Rainer was sure that if he weren’t Noella’s mentor, Palmer wouldn’t be nearly as courteous.

The lad was being so obliging probably just to make Noella happy, and Master Rainer found that rather pleasing.

Mizar chimed in, “What’s wrong with a bad reputation? Our boss here doesn’t exactly have the best rep either”

Noella replied coolly, “Rumors. Our organization and my reputation are in good standing.”

“That’s true. Our outfit has achieved a zero–complaint record on all missions. Both clients and fargets have nothing but rave reviews!”

Of course, those who couldn’t give a good review were no longer breathing.

After Master Rainer arrived at the hotel, he turned to Noella. “In the next couple of days, I need to meet an old friend. I’ll get in touch once I’m done.”

“Alright, Пll leave it

it to your schedule.”

Mizar muttered, “Boss, I sneakily glanced at Master Rainer’s phone. He was secretive about it and wouldn’t let me see. I’m going to tail him for the next couple of days!”

“Do as you wish, but don’t expect me to bail you out if you get caught.”

her, Mizar wouldn’t be having an easy time.

be so heartless, I think he’s planning to visit Imperial

Imperial University?

Rainer meeting with

her mind. “Follow him,

and if anything goes sideways, I’ll get

“You got it!”

store, and Noella pursed her lips as she looked at Palmer beside

“Don’t worry.

out now.

fiancée at work. I won’t be a bother, and besides, you promised me a

cool fingers rested on

strong. Since he wasn’t in any serious trouble, Noella didn’t

hurried to

has been refurbished, and the financial reports

the hard work.”

bought by Yvonne in an attempt to challenge Noella, but fortunately, it became Noella’s property before the Gruber family

and music store were next to each other, and to make things convenient for Noella,

light, with floor–to–ceiling windows offering a

the financial reports from her desk as soon

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of zithers, especially vintage ones, had skyrocketed recently. Several masterpieces had reached exorbitant prices, and the

Why not sell

to auction these instruments. We can probably double their prices

to them, but the nephrite on a zither is merely a small part, already polished and fitted as components, lacking the medicinal value

calmly. I remember that the last time I was here,

be mistaken. These zithers

them to

composed gaze, Terrell didn’t panic.

the zither, it was highly unlikely she possessed the expertise to construct one.

me, Ms. Schnabel”

Palmer trailing behind

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