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 car lurched into motion!

watched Noella with admiration. She managed to look adorable even

Noella and Palmer arrived at the

two masks and handing

donned her mask, and Palmer tied it securely behind her head

ensuring Noella’s identity was

“Thanks.”

fiancée, please

very well refuse such a request. It was only polite.

taking Noella’s hand. “Let’s go. Spotted a few familiar faces earlier; tonight should

“The Pollack family?”

grace. Her raven hair was pinned up, revealing her slender neck – a commanding

shielded her from the intrusive eyes. “Yes, they seem

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

Palmer’s gaze was glued to Noella, not wanting

auction staff, dressed not in 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

guests, please follow me,”

private booth. For security,

listed here. Should you find something of interest,

nodded. “Thank

curtain was drawn, the booth

and began

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frowned slightly. “You’re messing up my

neatly done, but Palmer’s fiddling had caused a few strands to stray. Yet, he looked Innocently at her.

Playing with her hair at his age!

glanced at her hair. “Allow me to fix it

fingers gently combing through the soft strands before carefully pinning it back in place. Unbeknownst to Noella, the hairpin she now wore was different from the one she

admired his handiwork, his eyes filled 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