The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 221

Under the bright streetlights, two shadows fell, their outlines merging as if they were nestled close in an intimate embrace.

The peculiar romanticism cast by the overlapping lights, coupled with the voice still echoing in Noella’s ears, made her heart skip a

beat.

It must be from when she went a little too hard in the scuffle earlier, the adrenaline probably sped up her heartbeat!

Noella steadied herself and looked away. With purposeful strides, she headed toward a parked car. “I need to make a run to the underground auction.”

Palmer followed Noella, smoothly opening the driver’s side door. “I’ll drive my fiancée there. Heard there’s some juicy intel up for grabs tonight, and we’re just in time.”

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His wrist was wrapped in a bandage – not a serious injury, but not ideal for driving.

As

doctor, Noella didn’t want her patient risking further harm right in front of her.

She pressed down on Palmer’s hand. “Take a seat. I’ll drive.”

“Didn’t you mention your driver’s license test is still on the to–do list?”

Noella had already nudged Palmer into the passenger seat and buckled up like a pro, her gaze steady on the road ahead.

“The route to the auction is off the radar, no worries.”

The auction, nestled deep within the urban jungle, operated in a legal gray area where no one batted an eye at the law!

Besides, it was hidden behind the Polaris Star’s own underground fight club, with all surrounding surveillance firmly under their control.

gas pedal, and the car lurched

admiration. She managed to look adorable even

later, Noella and Palmer arrived at the underground

glove box, retrieving two masks and handing

securely

Noella’s identity was concealed,

“Thanks.”

gratitude, my fiancée, please help me with

well refuse such a request. It was only polite. She took

hand. “Let’s go. Spotted a few familiar faces earlier; tonight should be quite intriguing.”

“The Pollack family?”

a sleek and elegant suit, her demeanor cool and detached, exuding an aura of untouchable grace. Her raven hair was pinned up, revealing her slender neck – a commanding presence reminiscent of a queen. Despite

intrusive eyes. “Yes, they seem to have an interest in tonight’s offerings

to frequent the underground auction, especially tonight with the buzz that had built up for weeks. Palmer had received

gaze was glued

traditional attire but rather in crisp uniforms, treated the pair with utmost respect. The quality of their invitations and the air they exuded told the staffer they were

guests, please

to a private booth. For security, the door was veiled.

something of interest, simply place your bid on this device, All bids

nodded. “Thank you.”

staffer left and the curtain

removed his mask and began absentmindedly

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messing up

had caused a few

sighed. How childish could he be? Playing with her hair

her hair. “Allow me to fix it

carefully pinning it back in place. Unbeknownst to Noella, the hairpin she now wore was different from

with tender fondness. He had longed to replace that hairpin. He knew his fiancée was stoic yet deeply loyal. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have cherished the hairpin from Ulrich so dearly. She honored her family in her own way, but he hoped the