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.

the gas pedal, and

to look

Noella and Palmer arrived

glove box, retrieving two masks and handing one to Palmer.

mask, and Palmer tied it securely behind her head with his slender

Noella’s identity was

“Thanks.”

your gratitude, my fiancée,

refuse such a request. It was only polite. She

chuckled, taking Noella’s hand. “Let’s go. Spotted a few familiar faces

“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 the mask, her appearance still drew lingering

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

Pollack family to frequent the 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 over engaging in the cutthroat

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

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

were led to a private booth. For security,

“Tonight’s auction items are listed here. Should you find something of interest, simply place your bid on this device, All bids

nodded. “Thank you.”

the curtain was drawn, the booth dimmed.

removed his mask and began absentmindedly

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messing up

fiddling had caused a few strands to stray. Yet, he looked Innocently

childish could he be? Playing with her

“Allow me to fix it for

delicately removed the fairpin from her hair, his fingers gently combing through the soft strands before carefully pinning it back in place. Unbeknownst to Noella, the hairpin she now

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 hairpin she wore would be one he