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.

floored the gas pedal, and the car

managed to

and Palmer arrived at the underground

opened the car’s glove box, retrieving two masks and handing one

and Palmer tied it securely behind her

was concealed, he

“Thanks.”

my fiancée, please

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

“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

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

the buzz that had built up for weeks. Palmer had received his invitation a month ago, but knowing Noella would attend, he preferred

time he saw her, Palmer’s gaze was glued to Noella, not wanting to

dressed not in traditional attire but rather in crisp uniforms, treated the pair with utmost respect. The quality

guests, please follow me,”

to a private booth. For security, the door was

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 displayed, ensuring total

“Thank

staffer left and the curtain

mask and began absentmindedly playing with

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messing up my

a few strands to stray. Yet, he looked Innocently at her.

sighed. How childish could he be? Playing with

hair. “Allow me

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

deeply loyal. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have