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

I think he’s planning to

Imperial University?

Rainer meeting with

her

sideways,

“You got it!”

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

“Don’t worry.

out now.

I won’t be a bother, and besides,

slender, cool fingers rested on Palmer’s

was strong. Since he wasn’t in any serious trouble, Noella didn’t press further and stepped into the music store.

Terrell, hurried to

and the financial reports

for the

challenge Noella, but fortunately,

make things convenient for Noella, Beckett had both offices

light, with floor–to–ceiling windows offering a clear

from her desk as soon as she

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had reached exorbitant prices, and

prices are good. Why not

instruments. We can probably double

zither is merely a small part, already polished

last time I was here,

ornned. “You must be mistaken. These zithers are the pride of our

to

gaze, Terrell

playing the zither, it was highly unlikely she possessed the expertise to construct one. Zither’s craftsmanship involved intricate details, typically discemible only by

me,

stood up, with Palmer trailing behind

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