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.”

Mizar wouldn’t be having an easy

he’s planning to visit Imperial

Imperial University?

Master Rainer meeting

her mind.

if anything goes sideways,

“You got it!”

car stopped in front of the music store, and Noella pursed her lips as she looked at Palmer beside her. “Your body is better suited for rest. There’s no need for you to accompany me

“Don’t worry.

out now.

I won’t be a bother, and besides, you promised me a whole day’s date, you

cool fingers rested on Palmer’s wrist.

he wasn’t in any serious trouble, Noella didn’t press further and

store manager, Terrell, hurried to greet them.

has been refurbished, and the

for the hard

Yvonne in an attempt to challenge Noella, but fortunately,

other, and to make things convenient for Noella, Beckett had both offices combined, with

with floor–to–ceiling windows offering

financial reports from her desk as soon as she entered the

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soles of zithers, especially vintage ones, had skyrocketed recently. Several masterpieces had reached exorbitant

are good. Why not

plan to auction these instruments. We can probably double their prices that

zithers‘ most distinctive feature was the nephrite added to them, but the nephrite on a zither is merely a small part, already polished and fitted as components, lacking the medicinal value

I

ornned. “You must be mistaken. These zithers are the

to me”

with Noella’s composed gaze, Terrell didn’t panic.

proficiency in playing the zither, it was highly unlikely she possessed the expertise

follow me, Ms. Schnabel”

Palmer

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