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.

and the

She managed to look adorable even when

Noella and Palmer arrived

glove box, retrieving two masks and handing one

her mask, and Palmer tied it securely behind

was concealed, he relaxed.

“Thanks.”

my fiancée, please help me with mine.”

well refuse such a request. It was only polite. She took Palmer’s mask, securing

hand. “Let’s go. Spotted a few familiar

“The Pollack family?”

clad in a sleek and elegant suit, her demeanor cool and detached, exuding an aura of untouchable grace. Her raven hair was pinned up, revealing her

seem to have an interest in

underground auction, especially tonight with the buzz that had built up for weeks. Palmer had received his invitation a month ago, but knowing Noella would attend, he preferred her company

her, Palmer’s gaze was glued to Noella, not wanting to miss a

crisp uniforms, treated the pair with utmost respect. The quality of

please

led to a private booth. For security, the door

them an electronic tablet. “Tonight’s auction items are listed here. Should you find something of interest, simply place your bid on this device, All bids from private booths will be

“Thank you.”

the staffer left and the curtain was drawn,

removed his mask and began absentmindedly

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slightly. “You’re messing

had been neatly done, but Palmer’s fiddling had caused a few

he be? Playing with her hair at

“Allow me to fix it for

strands before carefully pinning it back in place.

have cherished the hairpin from Ulrich so dearly. She honored her family in her own way, but he hoped the hairpin she wore would